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 […]
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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 […]
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: […]
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. […]
Need a ride to a WMU job fair?
Students needing transportation to WMU career events are eligible to be reimbursed by the CCPD. Use Uber or Lyft to and from WMU campus. Email your receipt(s) and the name of the event you attended to career@kzoo.edu. See a full list of career events at WMU on Handshake. Have questions about this policy? Contact us!
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 […]
Clifton Strengths Assessment
Not only does this resource give you insights about you, but it helps to walk you through possible avenues of putting them to use and allows for a lot of reflection.
Why did I decide to attend the GLCA virtual career fair?
Post by Blagoja Naskovski ’24 My Fall ’22 was very busy in terms of finding new career opportunities for the summer of ’23. As a student majoring in Business, my goal was to secure an internship in investment research and financial services. Chasing job opportunities might sometimes be fun, but it takes a lot of […]