Networks Professional Development Program
Networking and Experiential Learning
Scholars interact with fellow students, NFI Indianapolis staff, ISU faculty, staff, administrators,
community leaders, and industry professionals. Scholars gain knowledge through work-based learning
experiences and engage in personal reflection in order to organize, interpret, and bring meaning to
their experiences.

Year 1: Understanding Myself
- Job shadowing
- NFI events
- International travel
Year 2: "Me" As Part of a Team
- Job shadowing
- NFI events
- International travel-Previous years have included New York, London, Paris, Marseille, Taiwan,
Switzerland, Morocco, and more
Year 3: Team Within an Organization
- Industry internship
- Job shadowing
- NFI events
- International travel
Year 4: Leading in an Organization
- Industry internship
- Job shadowing
- NFI events
- International travel