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Team Accountability Workforce Development Simulation

As a team leader navigating concerns of your team, your goal is to make thoughtful decisions that not only resolve the issues effectively but also support your team and contribute to overall mission success. Things to consider: Avoidance vs. Self-Advocacy Assertiveness vs. Deference Efficiency vs. Thoroughness NACE Competencies: Career & Self Development Communication Equity and […]

First Internship Challenge Workforce Development Simulation

You are a college student in your first internship. Your performance in the beginning months of an internship is crucial for building your reputation and learning the ropes. You will face realistic challenges and moments where your decisions will shape how your co-workers and supervisors see you. Things to consider: Avoidance vs. Self-Advocacy Assertiveness vs. […]

Intern Communication Workforce Development Simulation

You are a first‐year intern at a fast‐paced company renowned for its innovative projects. Excited yet nervous on your first day, you soon learn that effective communication is key—but it isn’t always straightforward. The project instructions you receive are often vague, and when you try to share your ideas in meetings, they sometimes fall flat. […]

Data Breach Workforce Development Simulation

Your supervisor alerted you that the company is addressing a crisis, and that you’ve been selected to support a cross-functional group of managers as they formulate a response. Things to consider: Systematically gathering information when facing an urgent situation. Determining reliability of information and sources Synthesizing complex information for different audiences NACE Competencies: Career & […]

Crisis Management Workforce Development Simulation

After successfully launching a new product, a quality control issue has been identified, leading to a product recall. Your supervisor has assigned you to be part of the cross-functional team that must manage communication, logistics, and customer engagement during the recall process. Things to consider: Demonstrating value during team discussions Considerations regarding decision making Responding […]

Career Fair Workforce Development Simulation

You are attending a career fair where you’ll have the opportunity to meet and speak with potential employers. How will you distinguish yourself as a candidate and effectively interact with recruiters amidst the crowd of other students? Things to consider: Ways to make a strong first impression Professionalism and clear communication when formulating questions How […]

Performance Review

You will receive feedback on your work as an intern and must react appropriately while considering your strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. Will you react defensively, or will you manage your emotional responses and ask for clarification on how to improve while developing a growth mindset? Things to Consider: Accepting feedback gracefully Recognizing […]

Project Team Challenge Workforce Development Simulation

In this simulation, you are a new hire at a mid-size local business. You will be part of a new team with a diverse set of team members. As you move through the simulation, you will make decisions and see the impact of your choices. How can you make your best contribution as an individual, […]