Career Accelerator Challenge

Join us in empowering future leaders

WashU is committed to positioning our students for lifelong success.

Preprofessional experiences like internships and research positions are an important part of this effort, often resulting in increased job offers and higher starting salaries. The university aims for every student to participate in at least one career experiential learning opportunity before they graduate. But nearly half of all internships in the U.S. are unpaid, forcing some students to forgo these valuable experiences due to financial circumstances.

The Janower family hopes to inspire others who share a passion for preparing WashU students as future-ready leaders. They have generously established the WashU Career Accelerator Challenge to encourage increased support of the Student Professional Opportunities Fund. Donor support of this important resource will help provide internship or research stipends, allowing more undergraduates to take advantage of opportunities that enhance their professional development and career readiness.