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Navigating the Spring 2024 GLCA Virtual Career Fair 

Our students aren’t just attendees at virtual career fairs; they’re success stories in the making. Over the past years, students like you have seized incredible opportunities via the GLCA Virtual Career Fair! Check in to the myriad of career opportunities with renowned organizations across various industries.  Event Details:  What to Expect:  Engage with Diverse Employers:  […]

Save the date for February career fairs

Four Career Fairs in February - all details in Handshake

Save the date for February’s job/internship fairs for K students. Three are in person, and the CCPD will reimburse you for transportation if you need it. These fairs are the largest local recruiting events of the year for college students! Wondering which employers will be there, and/or what they’re looking for in applicants? Check out […]

Bridging Academia and Career: CCPD and English Department Collaboration

This winter, Ryan Fong, Associate Professor of English contacted the CCPD to collaborate with him for the English Department’s “Introduction to Literary Theory and Research Methods” class.  The partnership aimed to harmonize academic exploration with career readiness, empowering students to seamlessly connect their intellectual pursuits with their professional aspirations. An assignment, titled “Educational Design,” guided […]

Earn Credit for Summer Internship 

The CCPD is collaborating with faculty to pilot a course series for students to earn credit for their summer internship. Marin Heinritz, Associate Professor of English, and Valerie Miller, Director for the Center for Career and Professional Development, are developing a two-course sequence and an asynchronous summer module that provides students with tools and activities […]

Pawsitively Adorable

Sure, we’re here to help you figure out life after K (we are “the career center” afterall), but that doesn’t mean we only talk about work! Our lives outside of work are full…. including furry friends that make every day brighter. Check our our new Meet the CCPD Pets page to visit Milo, Bella, and […]

Unlocking Career Opportunities: K College’s Exclusive Chicago Externship Program June 12-14, 2024

Are you a first-year or sophomore student at K, eagerly exploring potential career paths? Look no further! K College is thrilled to introduce an exclusive opportunity for students of any major or intended major to dive into the professional world through the Chicago Externship Program. This program not only offers a unique chance to shadow […]

Did you know you can receive up to $6,000 to pursue an internship?

The Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) is committed to helping all K students participate in internships so they can gain experience and successfully transition into careers post-graduation. To alleviate the financial burden on students participating in unpaid internships, the CCPD provides a limited number of internship stipends to students pursuing an unpaid internship. […]

K to the White House

Join Harold Phillips ’88., and Matt Pearl, ’03, to learn about their career paths from K to the White House. Harold and Matt will share how their experiences at K contributed to decisions around post-graduate education that led to opportunities to work in and around government before joining the White House staff. Dr. Max Cherem ’04, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Department Chair and Pre-Law […]

GLCA Fair Connects K Students to Opportunities

The upcoming GLCA Virtual Career Fair (week 3 Tuesday, Sep 26, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) is an unmissable opportunity to connect with potential employers, learn about different industries, and take proactive steps towards life after K. Mark your calendar for September 26! Wondering if these fairs actually net K students jobs? Take a glance […]

Discover Opportunities at the On Campus Student Employment Fair!

Attention all students! Are you looking to earn while you learn, gain valuable experience, and enhance your skills right on campus? We are thrilled to invite you to our On Campus Student Employment Fair happening during Week 3 on Friday, September 29, in Red Square from 10 AM to 2 PM. Join us and explore […]