Career Center Newsletter 2/28/24

Career Center Highlights

Questions Corner 

Question: How can I fund my summer opportunities, including research and internships? 

There are several resources to help fund summer opportunities. Read below to see a few highlighted options or contact someone at the Career Center to get started!  

  1. Apply for the Summer Internship Funding Awards  to make unpaid (or underpaid) opportunities more financially possible. Experiences lasting a minimum of 8 weeks & 240 hours are eligible for $2500, and a minimum of 10 weeks & 400 hours are eligible for $4000.  Apply as soon as possible, as funding is first come first serve.  
  2. The Faulty Student Collaborative Grant funds summer collaborative research between Colorado College faculty and students. Individual grants of $4,800 will cover one research student’s fellowship stipend (8 weeks). Student researchers conducting less than 8 weeks of research will receive a fellowship stipend of $600/week. Please contact Lisa Schwartz for more information.  
  3. Check out other scholarships and grants  that can help you fund research or coursework at the undergraduate level and can vary by department.  

Have any more questions for us?

Attend drop-in hours between 1-4 pm Monday-Thursday or schedule an appointment on Handshake to meet with our Career Consultants!

Emma Fairburn, Megan Mrkonjich, Sarah Reinbrecht, and Leah Brown (Left to Right)

Pathways:
Emma: Arts, Media, and Communications  
Megan: Science, Research, Outdoor Industry 
Sarah: Competitive Business and Technology 
Leah: Careers for the Common Good (Education, Non-Profit, Government, International Careers, and Service)
We support all students regardless of pathway! If your interests do not fit with a listed pathway, schedule a getting started or general questions appointment to receive career guidance.

Highlighted Resources

Pathway U

Exploring career options and deciding on a direction can be overwhelming, particularly when you have diverse interests. Thankfully, PathwayU simplifies the process. In just 20-25 minutes, it assesses your interests, values, personality, and workplace preferences. Afterward, you receive a comprehensive explanation of your results and guidance for future career planning. 
  • For PathwayU platform guidance, watch this video.
  • After you complete PathwayU, check out the Career Center to learn more about our resources.  

Summer Internship Funding


Do you have an unpaid internship?
Apply for a Summer Internship Funding Award to make unpaid (or underpaid) internships more financially possible. Details about eligibility and expectations can be found on the Funding website.

Upcoming Events 

Technology Alumni Panel 

Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024; 1-2 p.m. 
Location: Virtual  
Join Colorado College alumni currently working in technology to learn about their career paths and how they develop their skills. Register on Handshake!

Resume Workshop: Showcasing Community Engagement on Your Resume

Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024; 2-3 p.m. 
Location: Tutt Library, Room 201
Join the Collaborative for Community Engagement and the Career Center to learn how to feature community engagement work on your resume. Please bring a printed copy of your resume to the workshop. You will learn what employers are looking for and how to make meaning of your community engagement that tells your story and shows your transferrable skills. Register now on Handshake

Teach for America: Chipotle and Chat

Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024; 12:15-2:15 p.m. 
Location: Career Center Carriage House 
Want to show up for students in Colorado who deserve an excellent education? Come network with Colorado leaders on how you can make an impact on education locally and meet other students interested in TFA. This event is open to all undergraduate and graduate students. Register now on Handshake

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