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2U’s Career Engagement Network
GetSmarter is a 2U, Inc. brand and online learning provider with over 10 years’ experience in developing high-quality online short courses with the world’s leading universities and institutions. As of mid-2021, all current and past GetSmarter students gain unlimited access to 2U’s Career Engagement Network (CEN). Through conversations with thousands of employers, we have come to understand what hiring managers are looking for in top candidates, and in this network we share those insights and opportunities with you.
The CEN’s mission
The CEN is designed to help you reach your full potential. It shares the GetSmarter and 2U mission of supporting your learning journey and growth, long after finishing a course. In addition to the knowledge gained through our courses, the CEN provides valuable tools and resources to inform your career journey and helps you apply your newfound knowledge to establish a successful career.
What the CEN offers
From basic job search tips and lessons from industry-leading professionals to connecting you directly with our employer partners via virtual career fairs and personalized job referrals – the CEN offers relevant and overarching career support in the digital age. These are some of its benefits:
- Industry-informed events – browse a host of different opportunities to widen your professional network and engage in learning workshops
- Tools and resources – from CV builders to interview prep sheets, find the tools and resources that you need to further your career
- Job board – an exclusive portal to job openings and roles that could be the perfect fit for your next professional move
- Featured articles – read relevant content to gain insight into what 2U and GetSmarter offer, including comprehensive industry and career insights to develop a better understanding of your place in our world of upskilling
Unlimited access for students
Access to the CEN is available from the day you become a student on a GetSmarter course, offering unlimited access to the tools and resources. Once you join, you’ll always be able to make use of the CEN as a past student of 2U or GetSmarter. As a student, you will be emailed a link to the CEN from GetSmarter, or can find it in the Orientation Module of your course. Alternatively, you can reach out to your Success Adviser for any queries.
Start your learning journey
Take the next step and sign up for a premier online course to explore all the resources available in the Career Engagement Network. It’s time to be more than job-ready, and become employer-competitive.