CAREER CONNECTIONS CENTER

CAREERS | INTERNSHIPS | MENTORING | VOCATION

The Career Connections Center (CCC) helps students accomplish their future goals through an intentional focus on vocational discovery and leadership. Working one-on-one with professional staff, student success coaches and mentors, students learn to leverage their skills for the next steps on their journey. The CCC helps students explore opportunities for their future — including internships, service, graduate and professional schools, and career and life planning.

 HOURS: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays | PHONE: (319) 352-8260

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Learn ways to best leverage your strengths and understand best practices when starting your job search process.

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Gain important work experience before you graduate. Build your professional network and earn credit toward graduation.

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Learn from alumni and other professionals in the field to help equip you for your career journey.

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Find alumni mentors in your field and make important connections to set you up for what’s next.

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Handshake is an online system designed to connect students, alumni and employers during their internship or job search process.

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Discover your purpose in life by exploring your vocation. Learn about yourself and how you can use your gifts for the needs of the world.

STAFF

Jo Dorrance

Associate Director for Internships

Derek Solheim '93

Associate Dean of Students for Careers & Vocation

Amy Tucker '10

Associate Director for Career Connections & Student Engagement