The Center for Career Excellence empowers students and young alumni to articulate the value of their St. Lawrence education to navigate success in a diverse world through meaningful experiences and connections.
The Center for Career Excellence offers students a variety of tools that can help define their career path, develop competencies that employers are looking for, craft a resume and hone their interviewing skills.
"What do you want to be when you grow up?"
If you've ever been asked that question and didn't feel like you had a definitive answer, SparkPath can help.
Instead of asking "What do you want to be?" SparkPath's challenge cards ask "What challenges or problems do you want to solve?"
Sort through SparkPath's challenge cards to explore potential career options today! Click the button below and enter the code "slucareers" to gain access, or visit our Career Exploration page for a comprehensive look at the exploration process.
Handshake is the Center for Career Excellence's primary career management platform.
Every St. Lawrence student has access to Handshake. Once on the platform, students will be able to:
Students can develop resumes from scratch in VMock, or improve their resumes by uploading a PDF version of their current document. The software provides feedback so students can fine-tune their resumes from top to bottom.
St. Lawrence students also have the option of practicing for interviews with VMock's Elevator Pitch platform.
St. Lawrence offers all students access to LinkedIn Learning, with 16,000+ expert-led courses. Earn a certificate with each completed course to add to your LinkedIn profile.
No matter where you are on your career development path, the career coaching team at the Center for Career Excellence is here for you.
The Center for Career Excellence has many resources, services, and programs available to explore and research various fields and career options.
Mentoring and networking opportunities offer students the opportunity to learn more about potential career options and connect with Laurentians who may be able to help them on their career path.
The Center for Career Excellence has numerous programs and resources for students interested in pursuing internships and experiential learning opportunities.
A number of resources are available for students who are looking for their first job or for graduate school opportunities after graduation.
The St. Lawrence University On-Campus Internship Program (OCIP) provides a unique experiential learning opportunity aimed at developing professional skills while enrolled as a full-time student.
Learn more about the application process for the Summer 2023 Internship Fellowship program.
The St. Lawrence University On-Campus Internship Program (OCIP) provides a unique experiential learning opportunity aimed at developing professional skills while enrolled as a full-time student.
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The St. Lawrence University On-Campus Internship Program (OCIP) provides a unique experiential learning opportunity aimed at developing professional skills while enrolled as a full-time student.
The 2023 Bersani Lecture is relevant for all students pursuing a health career.
The St. Lawrence University On-Campus Internship Program (OCIP) provides a unique experiential learning opportunity aimed at developing professional skills while enrolled as a full-time student.
Learn about pathways in certification from our Education Department's own Dr. Jeff Frank. We will discuss teaching opportunities and other options to work in education. Register on Handshake
Students who have secured unpaid or underpaid internships are eligible to apply for funding from our Internship Fellowship program.
In October 2022, Laurentians in the Burlington, Vermont, area helped students acquire professional connections and competencies, obtain information on career and industry options, and explore different geographical work environments.
Alexa Smith '23 wasn't sure what academic path to choose at St. Lawrence. With the support of her LINC mentor, she followed her passion for English, discovering an aptitude for research and uncovering the powerful impact North Country women had throughout history and the Adirondack park.
