Professional development workshops to ignite your career
You’ve probably heard your professors talk about “building your personal brand” or “growing your network.”
But how do you get started? With Ignite, a one-day virtual experience on April 16, 2026 designed to help you explore the range of career paths at Cognizant and build the skills you need to thrive in your career.
Applications for our 2026 cohort are closed. We’ll open applications for our 2027 cohort next year.
What you'll learn
Personal branding
Create your unique personal brand
Resume
Craft a resume that gets you noticed
Cover letter
Write a cover letter that tells your story
Networking
Make authentic, purposeful connections
One word to describe Ignite
FAQs
- Students in their 1st year of a full-time bachelor's degree at an accredited school
- Enrolled in a business, marketing or STEM-related program
- Permanent work authorization
We’re looking for students who demonstrate ambition—those who are eager to kickstart their careers, meet new people and explore what Cognizant has to offer.
Ignite runs once a year. The specific event date varies from year to year.
Yes! You’ll be invited to apply for Elevate, our rising junior event. You’ll also get to participate in other professional development workshops as you enter your second year. Our goal is to equip you with the skills needed to launch your career and prepare you for an internship at Cognizant.