Researching career options and opportunities can be daunting for students. Our mission is to prepare students for meaningful lives and support alumni experiencing career transitions. We do this by leading and leveraging career development programs, resources, and opportunities, while collaborating within an ecosystem of alumni, colleagues, and employers.
Our team works with students, alumni, employers, faculty, and staff in ways that promote career coaching and exploration, alumni and employer engagement, and career readiness.
As a champion for equity and inclusion, we seek to create a welcoming environment that promotes a sense of belonging for all. We strive to level the playing field through a proactive approach that decreases barriers while increasing student access and opportunities.
Student Success Stories
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Jason Gyamfi ’25 Computer Science; Psychology “I’ve grown as a leader since I started working with the Center for Career and Professional Development. When I face challenges, I remind myself of the relationships I have with the team and feel motivated to press on.” |
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Velia Rodriguez ’25 Environmental Science & Sustainability; Spanish “The Center for Career and Professional Development helped me to get to the point that I am now. Everyone is extremely personable, which helped me so much in revamping my resume and feeling comfortable about conducting mock interviews. They even email me about jobs/internships and funding and scholarship opportunities. The CCPD has really been the backbone of my professional journey.” |
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Rebecca Pechmann ’24 Spanish; Education Studies; Mathematics “I worked closely with the Center for Career and Professional Development to write personal statements and cover letters, and to tailor my resume to different applications. Because of the help I received from the center, I was accepted into all six of the graduate schools I applied to, and got my dream job for the summer!” |
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Travis Dear ’24 Environmental Science & Sustainability; Economics “The Center for Career and Professional Development has provided me with invaluable experience as I make my next steps into the professional world.” |
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Zula Stenger ’25 Business; Political Science; Studio Art “I am a big believer that college is about gaining a wealth of diverse knowledge. A lot of my education has been through extracurricular activities and internships that wouldn’t have been possible without the Center for Career and Professional Development, which has helped me hone my skills.” |
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Holden Phillips ’24 Business; Energy and Society “I gained confidence through my work with the career coaches and took advantage of the recruiting visits and events offered at Allegheny. Ultimately, I connected with my employer through the center’s job fair in Pittsburgh and landed a job in a field I am interested in and that aligns with my academic interests.” |
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Hema Baniya ’24 Global Health Studies; Political Science “I appreciate the help from the Center for Career and Professional Development in connecting with alumni who are in schools that I was considering; this was super helpful in the process of deciding on what grad school to attend.” |
Alumni Success Stories
Department News
Allegheny College Student Completes Meadville-Fismes Sister City Internship
November 9th 2023
Did you know that Fismes, France and Meadville, Pennsylvania are sister cities with a relationship that dates back to World War I and II? American soldiers were critical in freeing the town from German Occupation, particularly in the Battle of Fismes in 1918. For over a decade, the city of Fismes has welcomed Allegheny students [...]
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Allegheny College To Join The Council on Independent Colleges’ Inaugural Work-Based Learning Consortium
September 19th 2023
Allegheny College is one of 25 institutions nationwide accepted into the Council of Independent Colleges’ (CIC) inaugural cohort of their Work-Based Learning Consortium. The consortium will support institutions in easing barriers to internship access and job market preparation, particularly for students from underrepresented groups. “Allegheny College is honored and excited to participate in this opportunity. [...]
Allegheny College Students Explore Law and Public Policy Inside the Beltway During D.C. Seminar Trip
January 31st 2023
A winter break seminar in Washington, D.C., took a dozen Allegheny College students into some of the nation’s most important institutions of government — and gave them an insider’s look at careers in law and public policy. The College’s Law & Policy Program sponsored the nine-day seminar, “Institutions and Interests that Shape the Policy Process,” [...]
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