The Career Center is dedicated to providing students and alumni with the necessary tools, resources, and strategies that will assist them in identifying and obtaining their personal career goals. The Career Center is located in Suite 120 (first floor) under the Student Affairs Division. We are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.
 
MEET THE STAFF:
 
Lauren Conway
Executive Director, Center for Career + Workforce Development
 
Cassidy Wagner
Assistant Director of Career + Professional Development
 

SERVICES OFFERED:

  • One-on-one career advising on topics including: career exploration, professionalism, job and internship search strategies, networking strategies, interviewing techniques, graduate school applications, and more!
  • Appointments with Peer Advisors, a team of students trained in providing feedback on Resumes, CV's, and cover letters.
  • Access to College Central, a comprehensive job board for CIA students and alumni.
  • Guidance in finding and applying to on-campus opportunities, including Federal Work Study opportunities.
  • Opportunities to network with employers through the semesterly Career + Graduate School Fair, info-sessions, employer visits, and tabling.
  • Professional development workshops, events, and access to the Professional Closet, a free resource where students can find professional clothing.
  • Assistance in finding and pursuing a credit or non-credit bearing internship.
  • Support for Creativity Works, a self-initiated, entrepreneurial internship program for Visual Art and Craft majors.
  • Connections to Alumni for career exploration, mentorship, and informational interviews.
  • Lifelong access to services to assist in career transition.
 
We look forward to your visit!

Visit the Career Center

Schedule an Appointment
Drop-ins are welcome, but appointments are strongly preferred. To schedule a one-on-one Career Advising Appointment or Resume Review, log onto College Central and navigate to the 'Appointments' tab. 
 
Activate your College Central Account!
All current students are pre-registered for a College Central account! If you haven't activated your account, click the link above and select 'Activate your account!' on the login page. To get started, you will enter your Student ID number (6 digit number found on your student account) as your User ID and enter your CIA email. 
 
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