Pro Bono Consulting Hub
Pro Bono Consulting Hub provides business students with hands-on experience applying classroom concepts to real-world challenges for external organizations. Through these projects, students strengthen their problem-solving, communication, teamwork, project management, and client-engagement skills while learning to work across industries and navigate ambiguity.
They also build confidence, expand their professional networks, enhance their resumes, and gain a deeper understanding of how business can create meaningful impact.
Projects take place throughout the academic year. Fall and spring opportunities are shared with all Carey students each semester through student newsletters and Carey Career Exchange. Depending on the scope of the business challenge, projects may last anywhere from 2 to 8 weeks. Students may participate individually or as part of a team, depending on the project requirements and the needs of the external partner.
”The experience highlighted how interdisciplinary perspectives strengthen problem-solving. Even when projects feel challenging, there is value in learning how to collaborate, adapt, and translate ideas into actionable strategies in a real-world environment."
Participation Details
Timing
Projects run throughout the academic year, Fall and Spring projects promoted to all Carey students each semester via student newsletters and posted in Carey Career Exchange. Projects can range from 2 -8 weeks in duration, depending on scope of business challenge.
Type
Students have the opportunity to participate in small teams or indivdiually, depending on the project scope and external partner needs.
Team - value of participating on a team, what you'll gain, sample scope of larger/team projects
Individual - scope of smaller projects
Projects
Partners have included startup, small and midsized organizations from a wide array of industry spaces. Students can get matched or choose a project of interest to them. Some of the Fall 2026 project partners included Baltimore Community Rowing, Women’s Empowerment & Leadership Institute (WELI), Nosreme Baltimore, The Empanada Lady, DMS International, Changing Lives at Home Mental Health, Inc., Edo Cheesecake, and Royal Expressions Travel Agency.
Eligibility
All Carey Business School students are eligible to participate in this program, including online students. No experience is required, but some projects require certain skills and experience. Prior to participating, all students are required to complete an online training and will receive ongoing support from Carey staff.
Making an Impact
Over
Pro Bono Consulting Hours
For local nonprofits and small businesses
Organizations Supported
Local nonprofits, small businesses, and startups
Figures reflect activity over the last three complete calendar years.
”It was fulfilling to support an organization with such an important mission. I came to Carey for its commitment to “business with humanity in mind,” and this project was an opportunity to put that value into practice. I also built strong connections and learned from my team’s expertise and creativity."
