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