Exciting news! The Tiger Trek: Boston applications are now open. This trip will offer two tracks: a Computer Science track and a Scientific & Medical Research track. 12 students will be selected for each track. Applications close Sunday, March 31 at 11:59pm. What’s Tiger Trek? The Career Center and Office of Alumni and Family Relations organize Tiger Trek, a program that…
Holy moly, it’s senior year already. What are you doing after you graduate?? Come sit with the Career Center once a week and figure it all out. This is a dedicated time and space to working on your post-grad plans: whether it’s finding a job, applying to grad school, working on a grant or fellowship,…
What will the library of the future look like? A library is no longer just a place to check out books – it’s a meeting place, a crossroads, a digital repository, a technological hub, and sometimes even an architectural marvel. Join Executive-in-Residence and library design authority Alexander Lamis P’19 on for a talk on “The…
Join three distinguished CC alumni for a panel discussion on entering the world of Finance. Panelists Sue Allon, Jason Bogardus, and Chris Haymons will each share how they transitioned from the Block Plan to the industry, offer advice for current students, and take questions. This session is co-sponsored by the CC Investment Club. The club’s…
The Changemaker workshop series is a fast-paced, action-oriented series that prepares students to create impact through entrepreneurship. The series is designed to teach students how to put their ideas into action by learning the tools, and practicing the skills, that are needed to validate, scale, and perpetuate impact through business ventures. The Spring series will…
Make history by attending Colorado Springs’s first-ever combined college career fair! This citywide career launchpad is your next step to continuing your future in Colorado Springs. This isn’t your average career fair. You’ll be in the company of your peers from Colorado College, Colorado Technical University, Pikes Peak Community College, and the University of Colorado…
Meet international documentary film-maker Mike Shum ’07 for his talk, “Using Your Fear of the Unknown” When: February 20, 12:15pm Where: Gates Common Room in Palmer Hall RSVP? Yes! RSVP on Handshake. Mike Shum is a Chinese-American filmmaker and journalist who specializes in documentary directing and cinematography. According to Mike, “Graduating from college is scary, but that’s okay…
#WHYNOTBOTH? Interested in health, science and the liberal arts? (YES! There will be pizza!) Meet Amy Alexander, a Biomedical Engineer from the Mayo Clinic’s Department of Radiology. Amy is passionate about mentoring liberal arts students on career growth. As a STEM professional in a multidisciplinary field, her talk will focus on how you can blend…
The Colorado College Student Government Association in conjunction with the Career Center and the Office of Alumni and Family Relations is proud to announce a local job shadow day experience during Fifth Block Break. Local alumni have graciously volunteered to host students at their organizations for up to one day (Feb. 14th or 15th). The…
Meet Cory Page ’18 for the second 5 Under 25 program of the year! Cory networked extensively during his senior year to land a position as an Environmental Associate for the Walt Disney Company. He now works to make Disney a more sustainable organization. His talk will focus on transitioning out of CC into the…
Colorado College Edge Internship Program What is the Edge Internship Program? For summer 2019, Colorado College is piloting the Edge Internship Program, a 10-week full-time experience providing invaluable opportunities for rising juniors and rising seniors to connect academic learning with professional work. What differentiates the Edge Internship Program? Edge internships take place at companies…
PIFP Interview Preparation Sessions Selected for a first-round PIFP interview? You’ll want to attend one of the two interview prep sessions, where Career Coaches will overview the interview process, how to answer tricky questions, what to hear, how to follow up, and more. RSVPs are required! PIFP Interview Prep Session 1: Monday, February 4th 2019…
PIFP Application Working Sessions Want someone to look over your PIFP application for a last-minute polish? We’ll be offering drop-in style open hours where you can ask a Career Coach to look over your application and offer feedback before you submit. PIFP Application Working Session 1: Friday, January 25th 2019 12:30 – 4:00pm Career Center…
This semester’s final PIFP info session will take place on Thursday, Jan. 24, at 12:15pm in the WES Room. Learn to craft a compelling application and tackle your interviews with confidence. Get paid to make a difference! PIFP is a program that allows Colorado College students (and CC students only!) to apply for summer-length and year-long fellowships at Colorado nonprofit…
Colorado Educators Diversity Recruiting Fair 2019 Calling all faculty, staff, and administrative candidates interested in employment in Colorado’s independent schools. Visit their website for more information. Free for candidates! Check out their flyer for more information. When: Saturday, February 9, from 1:00-4:00 P.M. Where: St. Anne’s Episcopal School, 2701 South York Street, Denver, CO 80210 *Park…
January 23, 2019 Make the most of your summer! Come learn about summer opportunities from the Career Center, Summer Session, the Collaborative for Community Engagement (CCE), the Public Interest Fellowship Program (PIFP), Study Abroad, Fellowships and Scholarships, Outdoor Education, the Dean’s Office, the Quad Innovation Partnership, AND from students that have lived it. This is…
Google is hosting a Passport to Google event in the Boulder office on February 2, 2019. Freshman and sophomore computer science students are encouraged to apply for and attend this event. The registration deadline is Monday, January 14th. What is Passport to Google? Passport to Google is a one-day event for university students from Colorado…
Planning to be on campus over Half Block? Why not use your free afternoons to drink some coffee, eat some snacks, and chat with the Career Center staff about resumes, interviews, applications, networking, finding job and internship opportunities, and more? Join us at 12:15pm in the Career Center for lunch and one of our very…
Learn what you can do to get ahead over Winter Break and start the spring semester with a bang! When? Friday, December 14 from 11am to 2pm Where? Worner The Career Center will be hosting a career resource fair on third Friday. Come learn about… Fellowships and internships just for CC students, like PIFP and…
Planning to be on campus over Half Block? Why not use your free afternoons to drink some coffee, eat some snacks, and chat with the Career Center staff about resumes, interviews, applications, networking, finding job and internship opportunities, and more? Join us in the afternoons of Half Block (January 7-17, 2019) to cover all of…
How do I plan my future career? with Rakhi Voria ’11 of Microsoft When: Wednesday, December 12, 12:15pm Where: Gates Common Room (location change!) RSVP? Yes! RSVP on Handshake. Students who are about to enter the working world are inundated with career advice, and the reality is, much of it is conflicting. You’re told to be regimented…
Save the dates! This semester’s PIFP info sessions will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 12:15 pm and Thursday, Dec. 13, 4:00 pm in the WES room. Learn to craft a compelling application and tackle your interviews with confidence. Next semester, check out the final info session on Thursday, Jan. 24, at 12:15pm in the WES Room. Get paid to make a difference!…
Become an El Pomar Fellow! El Pomar Fellowship Information Session Lunch Thursday, December 6th at 12:15 in the Career Center. RSVP on Handshake for lunch. Would you like to spend your days working to promote the well-being of Colorado communities? Do you want to advance your career and push yourself personally and professionally? Do you…
Have you heard about PIFP, the Public Interest Fellowship Program? Get paid to make a difference! PIFP is a program that allows Colorado College students (and CC students only!) to apply for summer-length and year-long fellowships at Colorado nonprofit organizations. Fellows are able to create valuable changes in Colorado communities and do meaningful work – all…
It’s finally here! You can now register for skill-building, resume-boosting classes that take place during Winter Break. Learn new skills, boost your resume, prepare for grad school, and try out new careers! When is Half Block? Half Block takes place over Winter Break, from January 7-17, 2019. How do I register? Register on Summit: Student Life.…
Join Scott Jarrell, partner at Ernst & Young Forensics, for an exciting demonstration of how accounting firms help banks to manage the risks of financial and cyber crime, and how they build better surveillance systems through automation and artificial intelligence. Scott graduated from CC in 1999 with an IPE degree. Since then, he has had an incredible…
About 5 Under 25 5 Under 25 is a Career Center series that features alumni under the age of 25 in diverse and exciting fields, each of whom launched their career immediately after graduating from CC. 5 Under 25 speakers speak in-depth about their industry, marketing their liberal arts experience, networking, hiring practices, and more. Each…
The Colorado College Student Government Association in conjunction with the Career Center and the Office of Alumni and Family Relations is proud to announce a local job shadow day experience during Second Block Break. Local alumni have graciously volunteered to host students at their organizations for up to one day (Oct. 18 or 19th). The…
Exciting news! The Tiger Trek: London applications are now open. This trip is a special opportunity taking place over Half Block 2019. All CC students are welcome to apply, regardless of class year or major. Applications close October 18 at 5:00pm! This Tiger Trek will take place over Winter Break. Students will travel independently to London,…
J.P. Morgan will be hosting an information session on campus Tuesday, October 2, from 4-5 pm in Palmer 230. During this time they will share with you: How the Private Bank works What the role of the analyst is Information about the recruiting process and upcoming deadlines. Additional topics may include: asset allocation, how JP…
