What is the Professional Program?
The Professional Program is the way to invest in your career development!
Folio designed the Program to help motivated students level up their skills and accelerate job-readiness through learning, certifications, and practical, hands-on experience. Become AI fluent and gain real experience in your dream job.
What You Get
Guaranteed placement at a paid, 5-week internship project for hands-on experience. The entire Program typically lasts 8-10 weeks, beginning with training and internship matching, followed by 5 weeks of experience working on an internship project in your desired industry.
AI skills and job training classes taught by industry professionals (e.g. OpenAI, Canva, and more!)
Personalized learning paths in your career track and assessments to highlight your skills
1:1 Introductions to hiring managers and founders
The opportunity to receive an extended, paid offer after your 5-week internship
Logistics
The entire Professional Program (training and internship) is held remotely.
We regularly work with international students and can support CPT/OPT sponsorship. Let us know during your interview if you require sponsorship.
Cohorts begin on the 1st and 15th of every month. Please let us know you preferred cohort start date.
In order to participate in the guaranteed internship, participants must be 18+ years of age.
How to Apply
Create a free Folio account and complete the Professional Program application on our home page.
Schedule your 10-minute Career Coaching session .
We will get back to you with a final decision 48 hours after your career coaching session.
Email us at [email protected] with any questions.
Financial Aid
The Program fee is $2000 with financial aid available through two options:
Individuals who are FAFSA qualified or have received some other type of documented financial aid in the past are eligible for a financial aid award. After you have submitted your Program application, bring up financial aid during your 10-minute Career Coaching session to discuss specifics.
We also have a scholarship program available. Submit your application and let us know you are interested in being considered for the scholarship during your 10-minute Career Coaching session.
Additionally, you can reach out to [email protected] for more info.
Outcomes and Alumni Project Examples
For a list of work done by alumni of the Professional Program, visit this link (https://www.folioworks.com/projects)
"The Folio Program helped me build my design and product development skills, and inspired me to launch my own startup. It was extremely helpful in my journey to becoming a Product Manager at Reddit." - Atticus Lim (Pro Program, Fall 2024 cohort)
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