JobSTART 101: Smart Tips and Real-World Training is a free online course for college students and recent college graduates that introduces the professional skills necessary for entry-level employees to succeed in the workplace. Sponsored by Business Roundtable and HR Policy Association, the course includes interactive components that cover topics ranging from how to communicate and solve problems on how to develop a professional persona that helps drive careers for long-term success.

Accenture, a member of both organizations, provided instructional design, content and program management expertise for the course. It is designed to be engaging and fast-paced with the option for students to complete the entire course in approximately 90 minutes, or complete the six topical modules one at a time.

Before the release of JobSTART 101 in November 2010, a pilot was conducted with college students from six higher education institutions: California State University at East Bay, Coppin State University, DeVry University, Duke University, Northern Virginia Community College, and University of Michigan. Feedback was very positive and many of the students' suggestions to improve the course were incorporated.

For more information on how you can get involved with JobSTART101 please contact: Susan Traiman, Director of Public Policy - Business Roundtable at straiman@brt.orgor Marisa Milton, Vice President, HR Policy Association at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

To visit JobSTART 101's website CLICK HERE.