Forage

Forage: Free Virtual Work Experience for SUNY Empire Students

Forage is a free online platform designed to help students explore careers, participate in job and internship simulations, and gain firsthand experience with leading employers. It’s an ideal resource for SUNY Empire students, many of whom balance work, family, and other commitments alongside their studies.

What Does Forage Do?

Forage collaborates with employers to provide job simulations that replicate the day-to-day tasks of a typical internship, equipping students with the knowledge and skillsets needed for success in the workforce. During these virtual simulations, students utilize materials and complete assignments provided by their chosen employer, which are designed to mimic the tasks typically assigned to interns or recent graduates.

With opportunities from over 200 top global companies, these self-paced simulations include a series of resources and tasks that replicate real-world work, helping students build skills and better understand potential career fields. Companies include well-known names like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, BCG, Accenture, and Electronic Arts.

How Can SUNY Empire Students Take Advantage of It?

  • No barriers to entry. Regardless of their university degree, prior experience, location, or school year group, any student can experience working at some of the world’s top firms through Forage.
  • Completely free and self-paced. Each experience is 6–8 hours, and students do not need to apply — there is no cost involved. This makes it a perfect fit for SUNY Empire’s flexible, distance-learning model.
  • Earn a certificate. After completing a virtual job simulation, students earn industry-recognized completion certificates that they can add to their resumes, LinkedIn, and other social networking accounts.
  • Boost your job prospects. Employers are 2x more likely to invite a Forager to interview, and 4x more likely to extend an offer to a Forager.
  • Explore across industries. Interactive modules cover a wide range of topics, from data analysis to project management, digital and UX design, cybersecurity, and more — all designed to help students build skills that are highly valued in today’s job market.

Getting Started

Students can sign up for free at theforage.com, browse the catalog of simulations, and begin working through experiences at their own pace — no application required. It’s a great way to build your résumé, explore a new industry, and connect with top employers, all on your own schedule.

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