Explore Careers Through Real-World Simulations
The Forage is an interactive platform that lets you explore industries, job functions, and workplace skills through short, real-life projects designed by top employers. These free virtual simulations help you understand what different roles actually involve, practice the tasks professionals do on the job, and build confidence before internships or interviews. Whether you're still exploring majors or preparing for your next career step, The Forage gives you a low-pressure way to test your interests, grow your skills, and strengthen your resume with experiences employers recognize.
Through free industry simulations by Forage, you can explore careers, sharpen your skills, and earn credentials - all from your laptop.
Try a simulation where you act as a consultant: research a client’s challenge, develop a strategy, present recommendations.
Explore personal banking, risk analysis or capital markets. Example: a sim from a major bank focusing on personal banking tasks.
Build code, test features, collaborate like a real dev team. Forage features software engineering sims from firms like J.P. Morgan.
Intro to litigation, legal research and case strategy. A simulation by a top law firm offers hands-on tasks.
Dive into data sets, derive insights, present findings — key skills for dozens of roles today.
Simulations focused on cyber security, risk mitigation and incident response.
How to Get Started
- Click here to get started.
- Browse the catalog and choose your first simulation (pick one aligned with your interests).
- Complete the tasks—treat it like a real assignment, give it your best effort.
- Download your certificate and add it to your LinkedIn profile or résumé.
- Need help? Contact the career services office and we’ll guide you through steps or discussion/reflection.
Bonus tip: Try completing a simulation ahead of a class or internship interview so you’re ready to talk about what you did and what you learned.
A: They vary — many take 30–60 minutes, some 1–2 hours and deeper ones 4–5 hours.
A: Generally, simulations are self-paced and your work stays private. But the certificate and completion can signal initiative to employers.
A: Yes — Forage states job simulations are 100% free, open access and self-paced.
Tip:
- Choose a simulation aligned with your interest/major.
- Carve out uninterrupted time—treat it like a professional assignment.
- Reflect afterward: What did I learn? What would I do differently?
- Use the certificate + your experience in interviews: “I completed a simulation where I…”