The IDOL Academy is a virtual, self-paced learning environment that consists of several lessons, learning activities, and resources for paid members. Plus, there is an online community for social learning and networking with new members; mentoring, feedback, and career readiness sessions; training webinars by invited expert guests and IDOL Mentors/Coaches; and practical exposure to using industry-standard tools like Canva, Vyond, Storyline/Rise, and Camtasia.

My Timeline

• Joined the 4th Cohort (June-August 2020)

• Completed my first online portfolio (September 2020)

• Landed my first IDOL job (November 2020)

IDOL members graduate by completing an online portfolio vetting process and landing their first IDOL job. In addition to receiving an achievement certificate, IDOL alumni are awarded the coveted IDOL Mug.  Plus, IDOL alumni can leverage the following privileges:

• Become part of a separate virtual community to share and network.

• Apply to become an IDOL Mentor and/or Coach for future cohorts.

• Invite them to share their IDOL journey on the Become An IDOL podcast and/or write an article for the IDOL Blog. 

As an IDOL Alumna, I was an IDOL Mentor during the 8th and 9th Cohorts (June-November 2021). I also signed up to record an episode on the Become An IDOL podcast. Lastly, I have written three articles for the IDOL Blog:

1. The Importance of Accountability Groups & Peer Reviews

2. My ID Love Affair with YouTube

3. Spilling the Tax Tea to New ID Contractors & Freelancers

A subsidy of the IDOL Academy, IDOL Talent is a job staffing agency exclusively for IDOL Alumni to gain paid work experience as an IDOL. IDOL Alumni must meet certain requirements and undergo a hiring process to land a job opportunity via IDOL Talent. To learn more, go to the IDOL Talent website. 

During the summer of 2022 (June-September), I worked on a short-term contract for a tech giant client attained via IDOL Talent.