Once a Gator, Always a Gator
Whether you are a recent graduate navigating your first career transition or an established professional looking for your next challenge, the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) is here to support you. We believe that career development is a lifelong journey, and our resources remain available to you long after you leave Allegheny College.
- Services for Your Career Growth
- Personalized Career Consultations
Change is the only constant. We continue to support our alumni during times of career transitions. Whether you need to pivot industries, re-enter the workforce, pursue graduate school, refresh your resume, or practice for an executive interview, our career staff are available for one-on-one appointments.
- How to Schedule: Use the Appointments feature in Handshake or email us directly at career@allegheny.edu
Handshake: Your Global Job Board
Access thousands of job and internship postings from employers specifically looking for Allegheny talent.
As an Allegheny alum, you can always schedule a one-on-one appointment with a CCPD staff member. Let us help you pursue meaningful opportunities throughout your professional career!
Access Handshake without a current Allegheny email account:
- Visit the main Handshake page, enter your email address, then select Allegheny College on the following screen.
- Set up your account preferences and create and confirm your account.
- You will immediately get access to some features on Handshake but will not get access to school-specific content until an administrator in our office confirms your alumni status.
- Once approved by one of our administrators, you will receive full access to Allegheny’s Handshake information and be able to schedule an appointment.
Trouble gaining access to Handshake? Email career@allegheny.edu for assistance.
Gator2Gator: The Power of the Network
Join our exclusive online community where Gators help Gators. This platform allows you to connect with fellow alumni for industry-specific advice, mentorship, or regional networking.
Become a Gator Mentor – Share your expertise and “unusual combinations” with current students. Gator2Gator makes it easy to offer career advice, conduct informational interviews, or provide industry-specific guidance. It only takes a few minutes to sign up, but the impact on a student’s confidence and career readiness can last a lifetime.
Features: Search by industry, major, or location and find mentors who are eager to share their expertise. Sign up for Gator2Gator
LinkedIn Alumni Network: Professional Connectivity
Utilize the Allegheny College Alumni page on LinkedIn to see where your classmates are working, what they are doing, and how you can connect.
Stay Connected
- Gators on Purpose Podcast: Listen to stories of alumni who have used their “unusual combinations” of majors and minors to build meaningful, purpose-driven lives.
- Events: Join us for alumni networking mixers and regional chapter events.
Pay It Forward: Hire a Gator
The Allegheny ecosystem thrives when alumni support the next generation. If you are in a position to hire or mentor, here is how you can help:
- Post an Opportunity: Use Handshake to share internships or full-time roles at your organization. All alumni-posted roles are flagged with an “AC Connection” label to prioritize student applications.
- Host a Trek: Invite a small group of students to tour your workplace or participate in a “Day in the Life” shadowing experience.