HR Consulting Experience (Summer 2026)
The Colin Powell School for Civic & Global Leadership at The City College of New York
HR Consulting Experience (Summer 2026)
06/22/2026 to 07/24/2026
Sarah DyerCollaboration Overview
About Students
Students participating in this fellowship are undergraduate students from The City College of New York, primarily studying Psychology, Business, and related fields.
These students are at an early stage in their professional development and are exploring career pathways—particularly within Human Resources, people operations, and organizational management.
Through their academic coursework, students have developed foundational knowledge in:
- Organizational behavior and workplace dynamics
- Human psychology, motivation, and communication
- Business fundamentals and team collaboration
- Research, analysis, and written communication
However, most students do not yet have access to traditional internships, and this program is designed to provide an internship-like, applied experience that introduces them to real-world HR work.
Students are highly motivated to:
Students are highly motivated to:
- Gain exposure to corporate environments
- Understand HR functions and career paths
- Build professional confidence and workplace readiness
- Apply classroom knowledge in practical settings
This fellowship represents a first professional experience for many participants who are first-generation students; they are eager to contribute, learn, and engage meaningfully with industry partners.
About Program Goals
The HR Consulting Experience is designed to help students:
- Understand the role of Human Resources
- Apply foundational knowledge in psychology and business to workplace challenges
- Gain exposure to core HR functions such as employee engagement, talent development, and performance management
- Conduct basic research and analysis to support HR-related initiatives
- Develop professional communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Build confidence working with industry professionals
- Deliver structured recommendations in a consulting-style format
By the end of the program, students will have a clearer understanding of HR career paths and a resume-ready professional experience.
About the Collaboration Format
The HR Consulting Experience is an applied-learning program designed to simulate a real-world HR internship experience through structured, project-based collaboration with industry partners.
Students are placed into small consulting teams and matched with organizations that provide a clearly defined HR-related project. These projects are intentionally scoped to be accessible, practical, and achievable for undergraduate students with limited prior experience.
Industry partners act as project sponsors, introducing a real organizational need such as:
- Improving employee engagement
- Supporting onboarding or training initiatives
- Researching best practices in performance management
- Evaluating workplace culture or communication processes
- Developing simple HR tools or frameworks
Over the course of the program, student teams will:
- Conduct research and gather relevant information
- Analyze organizational challenges using basic HR frameworks
- Develop structured insights and recommendations
- Collaborate with their team and communicate with the partner organization
- Present findings and suggested solutions at the conclusion of the project
The experience is lightweight for partners but high-impact for students, requiring minimal time commitment while delivering meaningful exposure to real HR work.
CapSource coordinates project sourcing, structure, and collaboration logistics so that CCNY can focus on student support and learning outcomes.
Benefits for Industry Partners
Participating organizations gain access to a small team of motivated students who can provide support on foundational HR initiatives while offering fresh perspectives.
Industry partners benefit through:
Emerging Talent Engagement
Connect with students exploring careers in Human Resources, psychology, and business, and help shape their early professional development.
Connect with students exploring careers in Human Resources, psychology, and business, and help shape their early professional development.
Support on HR Initiatives
Student teams can assist with research, idea generation, and early-stage development of HR-related projects such as engagement strategies, onboarding improvements, or training concepts.
Student teams can assist with research, idea generation, and early-stage development of HR-related projects such as engagement strategies, onboarding improvements, or training concepts.
Fresh Perspectives on Workplace Challenges
Students bring new ideas and unbiased thinking that can help organizations reflect on culture, communication, and employee experience.
Students bring new ideas and unbiased thinking that can help organizations reflect on culture, communication, and employee experience.
Low-Commitment, High-Value Engagement
Projects typically require only ~1 hour per week of partner engagement while students complete the majority of the work.
Projects typically require only ~1 hour per week of partner engagement while students complete the majority of the work.
Professional Deliverables
Students produce structured outputs such as:
Students produce structured outputs such as:
- Employee engagement ideas or frameworks
- HR research summaries
- Basic onboarding or training recommendations
- Workplace culture observations
- Final presentations with actionable insights
Talent Pipeline Development
Early access to students interested in HR careers who may become future interns or employees.
Early access to students interested in HR careers who may become future interns or employees.
Program Details
Students Include: Bachelor Degree
Students Enrolled: Students Enrolled
Program Duration: 4 weeks
Program Launch Date: 06/22/26
Program End Date: 07/24/26
Student Commitment: 8-13 Hours hrs/week
Course Format: Hr Consulting Fellowship, Multiple Projects Multiple Teams
Modality: Fully Remote
# of Projects: 3
View All Program DetailsProject Requirements
| Industry Partner Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Project Topics | Data Management Employee and Labor Management Growth Strategy Marketing Operations Organizational Culture Product Design & Development Research, Analysis, Evaluation Strategic Planning Talent Management Training & Development UX/UI & Human-Centered Design |
| Location Preferences |
Located Anywhere |
| Compensation |
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| Sponsorship |
Sponsorship Requested (Optional):Pre-Revenue Startup an exact contribution amount of $500.0 Growth Startup an exact contribution amount of $500.0 Small to Medium Business an exact contribution amount of $500.0 Large Enterprise an exact contribution amount of $500.0 Government Organization an exact contribution amount of $500.0 Non-Profit an exact contribution amount of $500.0 |
| Other Requirements | Participating organizations should:
Projects should be practical, exploratory, and appropriate for a short-term, internship-style experience, not requiring advanced technical HR expertise.
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| Project Management Time Commitment | 1 Hour per week |
| Interested Industries | Aerospace & Defense Agriculture & Farming Arts & Recreation Biotech & Pharmaceuticals Computers & Hardware Construction, Repair & Maitenance Consulting & Professional Services Consumer Products & Services Education & Ed-Tech Energy & Utilities Fashion & Apparel Finance & Investment Food & Beverage Government Health Care & Life Sciences Insurance Manufacturing & Industrial Media, Publishing & Content Natural Resources Non-Profit & Social Impact Public Works Real Estate Restaurants, Hospitality & Food Service Retail & E-Commerce Semiconductor Software, AI & Data Sports & Entertainment Sustainability & Climate Telecommunications Transportation & Logistics Travel & Tourism |
Skills & Expertise
Basic Data Analysis Communication Skills Employee Engagement Concepts Organizational Behavior Presentation Skills Problem Solving Research Skills Stakeholder Communication Team Collaboration| Key Program Dates | Due Date |
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Request for Proposal published
Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating.
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Mar 05 2026, 05:05 PM UTC |
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Interview
Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.
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Mar 13 2026, 05:05 PM UTC |
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Proposal Application Deadline
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
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May 05 2026, 05:05 PM UTC |
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Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
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May 14 2026, 05:05 PM UTC |
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Official Program Launch
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project.
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Jun 22 2026 |
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Official Program End
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.
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Jul 24 2026 |
* We’ve got some inspirational project ideas below! These are related project topics that you can mix and match the components for the best cross-functional project experience possible.
Data Management
Employee and Labor Management
Growth Strategy
Marketing
Operations
Organizational Culture
Product Design & Development
Research, Analysis, Evaluation
Strategic Planning
Talent Management
Training & Development
UX/UI & Human-Centered Design
| Program Overview | ||
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| Program Title | HR Consulting Experience (Summer 2026) | |
| Organization | The Colin Powell School for Civic & Global Leadership at The City College of New York | |
| # of Students Enrolled |
13
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| # of Projects Running |
3 Project/s Added (of 3 Projects Expected)
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Program Timeline Project Duration |
Start Date: 06/22/26 End Date: 07/24/26 1 month |
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| Collaboration Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| About Students |
Students participating in this fellowship are undergraduate students from The City College of New York, primarily studying Psychology, Business, and related fields. These students are at an early stage in their professional development and are exploring career pathways—particularly within Human Resources, people operations, and organizational management. Through their academic coursework, students have developed foundational knowledge in:
However, most students do not yet have access to traditional internships, and this program is designed to provide an internship-like, applied experience that introduces them to real-world HR work. Students are highly motivated to:
This fellowship represents a first professional experience for many participants who are first-generation students; they are eager to contribute, learn, and engage meaningfully with industry partners.
Student Level: Bachelor Degree Student Time Commitment: Part Time Team Structure: 4 - 6 |
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| Program Goals | The HR Consulting Experience is designed to help students:
By the end of the program, students will have a clearer understanding of HR career paths and a resume-ready professional experience.
|
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| Format Structure |
Multiple Projects Multiple Teams |
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| Format Title | Hr Consulting Fellowship | |
| Format Description | The HR Consulting Experience is an applied-learning program designed to simulate a real-world HR internship experience through structured, project-based collaboration with industry partners. Students are placed into small consulting teams and matched with organizations that provide a clearly defined HR-related project. These projects are intentionally scoped to be accessible, practical, and achievable for undergraduate students with limited prior experience. Industry partners act as project sponsors, introducing a real organizational need such as:
Over the course of the program, student teams will:
The experience is lightweight for partners but high-impact for students, requiring minimal time commitment while delivering meaningful exposure to real HR work. CapSource coordinates project sourcing, structure, and collaboration logistics so that CCNY can focus on student support and learning outcomes. |
|
| Benefits For Industry Partners | Participating organizations gain access to a small team of motivated students who can provide support on foundational HR initiatives while offering fresh perspectives. Industry partners benefit through:
Emerging Talent Engagement Connect with students exploring careers in Human Resources, psychology, and business, and help shape their early professional development.
Support on HR Initiatives Student teams can assist with research, idea generation, and early-stage development of HR-related projects such as engagement strategies, onboarding improvements, or training concepts.
Fresh Perspectives on Workplace Challenges Students bring new ideas and unbiased thinking that can help organizations reflect on culture, communication, and employee experience.
Low-Commitment, High-Value Engagement Projects typically require only ~1 hour per week of partner engagement while students complete the majority of the work.
Professional Deliverables Students produce structured outputs such as:
Talent Pipeline Development
Early access to students interested in HR careers who may become future interns or employees. |
|
| Project Modality | Fully Remote | |
| Industry Partner Requirements to Participate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Project Topics | Data Management Employee and Labor Management Growth Strategy Marketing Operations Organizational Culture Product Design & Development Research, Analysis, Evaluation Strategic Planning Talent Management Training & Development UX/UI & Human-Centered Design | |
| Target Industries | Aerospace & Defense Agriculture & Farming Arts & Recreation Biotech & Pharmaceuticals Computers & Hardware Construction, Repair & Maitenance Consulting & Professional Services Consumer Products & Services Education & Ed-Tech Energy & Utilities Fashion & Apparel Finance & Investment Food & Beverage Government Health Care & Life Sciences Insurance Manufacturing & Industrial Media, Publishing & Content Natural Resources Non-Profit & Social Impact Public Works Real Estate Restaurants, Hospitality & Food Service Retail & E-Commerce Semiconductor Software, AI & Data Sports & Entertainment Sustainability & Climate Telecommunications Transportation & Logistics Travel & Tourism | |
| Skills & Expertise | Basic Data Analysis Communication Skills Employee Engagement Concepts Organizational Behavior Presentation Skills Problem Solving Research Skills Stakeholder Communication Team Collaboration | |
| Location Information & Preferences |
Located Anywhere |
|
| Sponsorship |
Sponsorship Requested (Optional):Pre-Revenue Startup an exact contribution amount of $500.0 Growth Startup an exact contribution amount of $500.0 Small to Medium Business an exact contribution amount of $500.0 Large Enterprise an exact contribution amount of $500.0 Government Organization an exact contribution amount of $500.0 Non-Profit an exact contribution amount of $500.0 |
|
| Compensation |
No Compensation Required |
|
| Other Requirements | Participating organizations should:
Projects should be practical, exploratory, and appropriate for a short-term, internship-style experience, not requiring advanced technical HR expertise.
|
|
| Expected Time Commitment For Project Managers | 1 Hour per week | |
| Key Program Dates | Due Date |
|---|---|
|
Request for Proposal published
Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating.
|
Mar 05 2026, 05:05 PM UTC |
|
Interview
Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.
|
Mar 13 2026, 05:05 PM UTC |
|
Proposal Application Deadline
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
|
May 05 2026, 05:05 PM UTC |
|
Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
|
May 14 2026, 05:05 PM UTC |
|
Official Program Launch
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project.
|
Jun 22 2026 |
|
Official Program End
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.
|
Jul 24 2026 |
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