Career Center Newsletter 10/25/23

Career Center Opportunites and Events

Half Block Registration


Half Block Registration is open from October 2nd at 8:30 a.m. to December 4th at 5 p.m. Students can participate in the Wall Street Prep in-person session or an online Kaplan test prep session for a very low cost! This is a wonderful opportunity to explore your interests and gain professional knowledge and skills. Registration is through SUMMIT.
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Colorado College Activism Insitute

Program Dates: May 28 – July 14, 2024
This .25-credit mentored internship program is an opportunity for students to engage in activist and/or advocacy work that aims to confront escalating surveillance and criminalization of BIPOC (Black, indigenous and people of color) communities by collaborating directly with community-based organizations in the U.S. Southwest (Denver, Albuquerque, and El Paso, Austin, and San Marcos, Texas).

The program is open to all current first-years, sophomores, and juniors at Colorado Colleges, all schools in the Associated Colleges of the Midwest, and other select colleges. Application and interview required. This program requires full-time work commitment. For more information email the Program Director, Dr. Eric Popkin, at
epopkin@coloradocollege.edu or visit their page.   

Upcoming Events

Liberal Arts Students in Tech with Omer Baror

Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023; 3-4 p.m.
Location: Career Center Carriage House

Hear from Omer Baror 06′ about his career path and industry insights on how liberal arts students can work in Tech. Register on Handshake


EPA Internships and Green Career Paths

Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023; 10-11 a.m.
Location:  Virtual
The Washington Semester Program will host an information session with two representatives from the US Environmental Protection Agency. Topics will include: the EPA Internship Program, Green Career Paths, how to get noticed, and an interactive Q&A. Register to get access to the video link before the session. 

From CC to a Career in the Arts: A Conversation with Sabrina Piersol

Date: Monday, October 30, 2023; 2-3 p.m
Location: Worner Gaylord Hall

Come hear a recent CC grad discuss launching her career as an L.A./Aspen-based painter and museum educator (Youth & Family Programs Manager, Aspen Museum of Art). Sabrina Piersol will discuss her work and the influence that studying Humanities at Colorado College has had on her career and artistic vision. Register on Handshake!

Apogee Adventures Info Session

Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2023; 5-6 p.m.
Want to learn more? Former multi-year trip leader and current Associate Director, Will Robertson, will be coming to campus to give a short presentation on what it looks like to work with Apogee and why this could be a fantastic opportunity for you. Stop by, meet Will, ask any questions you might have about working with Apogee, and, if you’re interested, you can even sign up for an interview for the following day. We are looking forward to meeting you! Register on Handshake


Business and Finance internship Application Process Student Share out

Date: Thursday, November 2, 2023; 1-2 p.m.
Location: Career Center Carriage House
Learn from CC students as they share their experiences applying for business and finance internships. Register on Handshake

Student Anthropology Society – Careers and Resources for Anthropology Majors

Date: Monday, November 6th, 2023; 12:30-1:30 p.m. 
Location:  Barnes Science Center, Room 407

This workshop is for any student interested in anthropology and will address common myths (and truths) related to majors and career planning. Register on Handshake. 

El Pomar Information Session

Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2023; 4-5 p.m.
Location: Career Center Carriage House
Join us to learn more about El Pomar Foundation’s Fellowship program during our in-person information session! During this session, you will hear from current Fellows about their personal experiences during their 2-year paid Fellowship and learn about what you might expect working at El Pomar Foundation. Register now!

Don’t forget: Visit Us During Drop-ins Monday-Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m.

Visit our drop-in hours Monday-Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m. 
The Career Center can connect your academia to your professional goals. Don’t forget that you can schedule an in-person or virtual appointment through Handshake to discuss major exploration, review your application materials, or practice mock interviewing. 
The Career Center is happy to support you: 

Student Success Stories


Have you secured an internship or job this summer, been accepted into a post-graduate program, or been rewarded for an academic or research achievement? The Career Center would love to celebrate you and your achievements! Fill out the Student Success Story form in our bio to be featured next on our Instagram! 
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