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Universities: The Ideal Partnership
Develop Confident Communicators — Fast.
Trusted by Lewis University, Roosevelt University, the Rotary Club of Chicago, and Illinois State University.
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Why The Ideal Candidate Inc.
The workforce is changing. Are your students, interns, or team members ready?
The Ideal Candidate provides certified, gamified training tools designed to prepare people for the real world of work. Whether you're a university career center, a workforce program, or a company onboarding interns—we make professional development engaging, practical, and scalable.
We help your people show up as the Ideal Candidate—on Day One.
Who We Work With
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Best in Class Outcomes
Clear, Confident Communication & Professionalism
Students learn how to communicate effectively, present themselves professionally, and navigate real workplace interactions — skills employers consistently rank as the #1 hiring factor.
Measurable Career Readiness & Skill Development
Students earn a certificate and receive feedback based on real scenarios, allowing universities to show quantifiable growth in areas like confidence, decision-making, and professional etiquette.
Stronger Internship & Job Placement Outcomes
Students enter interviews prepared with real-life practice, communication scripts, conflict-resolution strategies, and professional confidence — increasing their chances of securing internships and employment.
Who We Support
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Government agencies building local or regional workforce systems to understand shortfall
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Philanthropic organizations funding multi-partner workforce initiatives to break down silos
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Workforce boards, intermediaries, and backbone organizations seeking to strengthen community partner networks by coordinating the ecosystem
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Workforce Programs, Supportive Services, Community-based organizations help career coaches and case managers coach and prepare their job seekers
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Employers who are trying to create new untapped talent pipelines
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Under-resourced job seekers provide capacity and best practice on how to become the ideal candidate
Ready to Strengthen Your Workforce Ecosystem?
Whether you’re launching a new initiative or scaling a proven model, Ideal Candidate can help your city or region:
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Implement a coordinated workforce strategy
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Train and support local partners
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Launch real-time referral and reporting infrastructure
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Engage employers and funders more effectively
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Let’s build a future where every job seeker has access to the right support at the right time—and every partner has the tools to make it happen.
