Marymount University brings Teamship to students

Marymount University has been selected to receive a $150,000 Capacity-Building Grant from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) and the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP). “This grant positions Marymount to empower our students with the career-relevant skills they need to succeed,” said Dr. Brianna Clark-Williams, Director of the University’s Center for Career Development and Community Engagement and principal investigator for the grant. “By connecting academic learning with real-world opportunities, we’re ensuring our students are ready to make meaningful contributions to the workforce and the community.”

Through ElevateMU, Marymount will introduce the innovative District C Teamship Model, a collaborative approach where students work in small, diverse teams to solve real-world business challenges. Unlike traditional internships, the Teamship Model provides inclusive access for students who face barriers to conventional internships. It also develops in-demand skills like critical thinking, communication and problem-solving in a scalable framework that benefits students and employer partners.

This initiative will empower students, especially underserved and first-generation learners, with equitable access to real-world, team-based learning experiences. Through Teamship, students will develop critical skills like problem-solving, communication, and teamwork while collaborating on real business challenges.

We’re honored to play a role in Marymount’s mission to bridge the gap between classroom learning and workforce readiness. Read more about Marymount’s announcement here.