Career Education

Jul 30, 2020 • Caitlin Burns

Enrollment Management and OCE Announce College2Career Scholars Program

The University’s Office of Enrollment Management and Office of Career Education (OCE) have launched the College2Career Scholars Program, a four-semester program to build students’ professional identities and expand career opportunities. The program offers mentoring, individual and group...

Two women speak to each other with "AU Fair" balloon banner in background.

Mar 2, 2020 • Caitlin Burns

March 25: One Day, Two Great Recruiting Events

The Office of Career Education (OCE) will host more than 130 organizations to campus on Wednesday, March 25 from noon to 3 p.m. for Arcadia's annual Internship & Career Fair in the Kuch Center, followed by the Diversity and Inclusion Career Connection from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Commons Great Room...

Feb 28, 2020 • Caitlin Burns

Career Education Hosts Dr. Don Martin for Grad School Explained

The Office of Career Education hosted “Grad School Explained” featuring author Dr. Don Martin on Jan. 29. At the event, Dr. Martin, who has previously served as dean of graduate admissions to several academic institutions, explained the process of writing effective personal statements, researching...

Jasmin Ramirez • Feb 20, 2020 •1:13 pm

Returning Citizens, Second Chances

Internships are every college student’s ticket to getting experience needed to spice up the resume and impress potential bosses and grad schools. It was the summer going into my sophomore year of college, and I wasn’t really looking for an internship. My mind was set on finding something to occupy...

Feb 12, 2020 • Caitlin Burns

Arcadia’s Class of 2019 Reports Career Success above National Average

Within a timeframe of six-to-nine months after graduation, members of Arcadia University’s Class of 2019 have secured employment or continued their education with regional, national, and international organizations and universities at a rate above the national average. Approximately 87 percent...

Marc Raffa • Dec 12, 2019 •11:38 am

Making Money on Your Major Now

As a first-year student, it can be hard to manage school and make some sort of income to help support yourself. College provides the building blocks for adulthood, and if you start off with a responsible approach, success is the guaranteed outcome. Students who are involved in demanding...

Omar Odom • Dec 4, 2019 •11:35 am

Linking to Employers Through Handshake

Searching for jobs as a college student can be challenging on multiple fronts. General labor jobs tend to be easier to attain, but they may not work with your already busy class schedule, let alone downtime. Besides, what if you want to do something more in line with your desired career? ...

Group of about 40 students around speaker Julien Franklin and Dr. Wyant

Nov 25, 2019 • Caitlin Burns

Career Education and SI2 Host Social Impact Careers Lunch

The offices of Career Education and Social Impact & Innovation (SI2) joined together to offer their first Social Impact Careers Lunch on Nov. 8, which was attended by 40 students from several different majors. Students were presented with opportunities to consider how their personal...

Oct 28, 2019 • Jennifer Retter

Arcadia Hosts First Social Impact Careers Lunch 'N' Learn

The offices of Career Education (OCE) and Social Impact and Innovation (SI²) are teaming up to host Arcadia’s first Social Impact Careers Lunch 'N' Learn to encourage students to align their values with their careers. The event’s guest speaker, Julien Franklin—a philanthropic development...

Career Education health care networking event

Oct 3, 2019 • Jennifer Retter

Career Education Hosts Health Care Career Connections

The Office of Career Education hosted a Health Care Career Connections event on Sept. 30 in the Castle Rose Room. At the event, students networked with health care professionals in various fields, discussing career opportunities and developing interview skills. Register for upcoming Career...

A student meeting with a prospective employer in the Castle.

Sep 23, 2019 • Caitlin Burns

Arcadia Hosts Actuarial Career Day with West Chester University

Actuarial Science students from Arcadia University and West Chester University had the opportunity to network with prospective employers at the third annual Actuarial Career Interview Day on Sept. 20, an event coordinated by the Computer Science and Mathematics Department and the Office of Career...

Sep 3, 2019 • Jennifer Retter

Career Education Hosts Business and Communications Meet-Up on Sept. 24

The Office of Career Education (OCE) will host a Business and Communications Meet-Up on Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Grey Towers Castle’s Rose and Mirror rooms. Previously called the Business Networking Night, the event—open to all majors—now includes employers hiring for communications...