Synergy Lab is a people-centered skills accelerator within the 71 North Partnership Studio. It’s for students who want more than classes, who want to build in-demand skills through free, industry-aligned programs like Google Career Certificates, UXCEL, and similar platforms. And to then apply what they learn to studio projects, student teams, startups, research, and community work for their portfolio.

Who Should Join?

Synergy is for students who are:

• Exploring career paths
• Building skills outside their major
• Preparing for internships or jobs
• Looking for a community where learning turns into action

Why Synergy

• No-cost access to high-quality skill training
• Hands-on application, not just certificates
• Peer learning and light mentorship are built into the studio experience
• Flexible and student-friendly — learn at your own pace with support

Benefits of joining

The ability to train and learn valuable industry skills such as

• UX foundations
• Product, project, and agile practices
• Emerging technologies

And have access to helpful learning aids such as:

• Peer cohorts and study jams
• Skill-sharing sessions
• Accountability and encouragement