The Career Center and Off-Campus Internships
Colby Connect Colby Connect is a four-year program that inspires success through a sequence of practical workshops, information sessions, and related programming. Colby Connect engages students by connecting them to fellowships, internships, job shadowing, Jan Plan and employment opportunities, and graduate studies. Colby Connect integrates alumni, parents, faculty, and recruiters into Career Center programming. Inspired Study Approximately 20 percent of students go directly to graduate school, and 75 percent of alumni eventually earn graduate degrees. The Career Center offers support, test information, advice on strengthening qualifications, and assistance with graduate and professional schools’ applications. Strong advising programs for students considering law school or health professions are also available. Career Center counselors also guide students interested in prestigious fellowships and postgraduate scholarships, providing advice and connecting them to online and on-campus re-sources. Inspired Experience Internships are increasingly important. They provide opportunities for students to gauge their enjoyment of a career field and to gain experience that could land a first job. Internship opportunities exist on campus, locally, nationally, and internationally for a semester, a summer, or a Jan Plan. Endowed funds may provide financial assistance for living expenses of students in unpaid or low-paying internships. Learn more about internship possibilities and funding at the Career Center. Inspired Community The Career Center connects students with faculty, alumni, and parents through mentor programs, and it coordinates career-related and postgraduate networking. Close student-faculty interaction creates strong mentors in or outside a student’s major field. Alumni and parents assist students and young graduates as mentors, offering internships, and generating employment opportunities. Alumni and parents offer students a glimpse into the world of possibilities beyond Colby. To give students the best advice, support, and perspectives, the Career Center has established affinity groups, with alumni and parents invited to participate. Colby students take on valued roles in their communities, are qualified candidates for employment, and succeed as graduate students. First Year: Connect To Self and Community
Second Year: Connect To Skills
Third Year: Connect To Careers
Senior Year: Connect To Future
Additional Workshops
Colby Connect Portfolio The Career Center will provide Colby Connect portfolio binders to participating first-year students during Jan Plan. The students will use the binders to keep all Colby Connect assignments and student records organized. Binders have inserts that outline the curriculum for each of the four years, including workshops, collaborative programs, and information sessions. Visit the Career Center. Sign up for Colby Connect. Explore careers, set strategies for meeting personal goals, and receive guidance on résumé writing, cover letters, interviewing tips, and networking. Inspired Study Approximately 20 percent of students go directly to graduate school, and 75 percent of alumni eventually earn graduate degrees. The Career Center offers support, test information, advice on strengthening qualifications, and assistance with graduate and professional schools' applications. Strong advising programs for students considering law school or health professions are also available. Career Center counselors also guide students interested in prestigious fellowships and postgraduate scholarships, providing advice and connecting them to online and on-campus resources. Inspired Experience Internships are increasingly important. They provide opportunities for students to gauge their enjoyment of a career field and to gain experience that could land a first job. Internship opportunities exist on campus, locally, nationally, and internationally for a semester, a summer, or a Jan Plan. Endowed funds may provide financial assistance for living expenses of students in unpaid or low-paying internships. Learn more about internship possibilities and funding at the Career Center. Inspired Community The Career Center connects students with faculty, alumni, and parents through mentor programs, and it coordinates career-related and postgraduate networking. Close student-faculty interaction creates strong mentors in or outside a student's major field. Alumni and parents assist students and young graduates as mentors, offering internships and generating employment opportunities. Alumni and parents offer students a glimpse into the world of possibilities beyond Colby. To give students the best advice, support, and perspectives, the Career Center has established affinity groups, with alumni and parents invited to participate. Together we prepare Colby students for valued roles in their communities as qualified candidates for employment and as well prepared graduate students. Inspired Success Through counseling, resources, and programming, a strong connectivity within the Colby community supports students' future endeavors. |
