The NYU Platform is designed to give students a professional experience without having to work directly in a company. It offers activities that simulate real workplace tasks, enabling students to develop — in practice — the skills employers are looking for.
To make these experiences authentic, New York University collaborates with real companies to gather examples of the tasks their employees must perform — including requirements, evaluation criteria, deadlines, skills, and other characteristics. Based on this information, the university creates activities that replicate the same standards and responsibilities defined by the companies, simulating a true professional environment.
Throughout the process, students receive mentorship from a university professor who evaluates each activity and provides feedback. This allows students to understand how companies assess employee performance, develop essential skills, and become familiar with workplace expectations.
In addition, these activities serve as a showcase of each student’s competencies: after completing the tasks, students can include in their résumé a report evaluated by a university professor, giving companies a tangible view of their performance and the skills they offer.