{"id":202,"date":"2026-04-28T15:49:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T19:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center-new-nav\/?page_id=202"},"modified":"2026-07-21T10:33:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T14:33:34","slug":"career-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/career-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Career development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns sidebar triple-bottom-margin is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">Career development is a holistic journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Clark University, career development begins when students arrive on campus. Grounded in experiential learning, reflection, and community engagement, Clark\u2019s approach to career development empowers students to explore their interests, build essential skills, and connect their academic experiences to meaningful career pathways. Through a supportive ecosystem of programs, experiences, and personal guidance, students are equipped to grow with confidence, purpose, and a strong sense of direction for their future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-white-color has-dark-green-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c669b74b0822ea9d3dfb80fbd179a5af is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academics\/the-clark-experience\/\">The Clark Experience<\/a>&nbsp;is our commitment that every student engages in meaningful, hands-on learning that connects academic study with personal and professional growth. It empowers students to explore their interests and prepare for life beyond Clark.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull padded xsection abut-end has-white-color has-dark-teal-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-d157452eca4750bcd1494e6857a013f6 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading kinetic has-small-font-size\" id=\"h-clark-students-engage-in-experiential-learning-opportunities-that-help-them-build-essential-skills-explore-career-pathways-and-access-a-wide-range-of-supportive-resources\">Clark students engage in experiential learning opportunities that help them build essential skills, explore career pathways, and access a wide range of supportive resources.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull padded abut-end is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-start-here-your-first-year\">Start here: your first year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card \"\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-curriculum\/first-year-experience\/\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"Students gather for a group activity during orientation\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-full\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/first-year-move-in.jpg\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-first-year-intensive-amp-navigator\">First-Year Intensive &amp; Navigator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First-Year Intensive courses and the Navigator program help you build a strong foundation for your academic and career journeys from the start. Every first-year student is introduced to the Career Connections Center staff, resources, programs and experiential learning opportunities at Clark.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card \"\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/curriculum-and-careers\/experiential-major-maps\/\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"students connect at the ClarkE Expo\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-full\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/Clark_E_Expo_2026-36.jpg\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-experiential-major-maps\">Experiential Major Maps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us help clarify your goals, and make informed decisions about your academic and career path. Major maps highlight learning opportunities in and out of the classroom and provide an opportunity to reflect on the experiences that support career development.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull padded xsection abut-end has-lighter-green-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-build-skills\">Build skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a46246a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2a6\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\" id=\"h-sophomore-summit\">Sophomore Summit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clark University\u2019s Sophomore Summit helps students explore career paths, build networks, and gain practical guidance on internships, resumes, and LinkedIn to strengthen career readiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/career-readiness\/sophomore-summit\/\">Make connections at Sophomore Summit<\/a><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2a6\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\" id=\"h-pop-courses\">PoP Courses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-curriculum\/problems-of-practice\/\">Problem of Practice Courses<\/a> connect you with the local community through immersive learning experiences that address real-world challenges. By engaging directly with community partners, you&#8217;ll build practical skills, expand your perspectives, and explore meaningful pathways that support your personal and career development.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2a6\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\" id=\"h-career-readiness-skills\">Career Readiness Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clarkies build career-ready skills everyday \u2014 whether through courses, jobs, internships, research or other types of experiential learning and campus activities.&nbsp;Reflect on how you have developed career competencies and consider how your academic, research, and community experiences have helped you grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/curriculum-and-careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/career-readiness-competencies.pdf\">Download the Career Readiness Competencies worksheet<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2a6\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\" id=\"h-life-and-career-design-nbsp-courses\">Life and Career Design&nbsp;Courses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can enroll in a range of&nbsp;interdisciplinary&nbsp;life and career design courses offered by the Career Connections Center. Through these courses, students earn academic credit while engaging in hands-on experiences, building essential career readiness skills, and dedicating time to reflect, plan, and take action toward their personal growth and future career goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Example courses<\/summary>\n<p>Courses include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IDND 103-&nbsp;Design your Clark Experience: Connect Your Story to Your Career<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IDND 104-&nbsp;Deepening Your Skills Through Experiential Learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IDND 203-&nbsp;Interdisciplinary Internship Course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--clarku-type-sans,sans-serif);\">IDND 105-&nbsp;Design your Clark Experience: Life Beyond Clark&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each course is offered in the fall and spring semesters. To learn more about these career readiness courses, schedule an appointment with a career advisor via&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/app.joinhandshake.com\/access\/sso\">Handshake<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull padded xsection abut-end has-clarku-background-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gain-experience\">Gain experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card \"\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/internships\/academic-internship-program\/\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"students working on project\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-full\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/NAAPC_Research_30_JUL_2025-57.avif\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-academic-internship-program\">Academic Internship Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Earn academic credit for internships, with a maximum of 4.0 units of internship credit allowed over the course of your undergraduate studies.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card \"\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/internships\/funding-for-opportunities\/\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"clark graduate student internship with mass state house rep\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-full\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/internships.avif\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-experiential-learning-funding\">Experiential Learning Funding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clark offers many opportunities to receive funding for internships, research, and special projects. Schedule an appointment with a career advisor to learn more about funding awards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull padded abut-end has-lighter-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-showcase-and-reflect\">Showcase and reflect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card \"\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/clarkfest\/\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"a student presents her research at ClarkFEST\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-full\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/ClarkFest_29_OCT_2025-70.jpg\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-clarkfest\">ClarkFEST<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Showcase your academic, research, and experiential work to the campus community. The event offers a valuable opportunity to present ideas, reflect on learning, and build confidence while sharpening key transferable career skills\u2014particularly the ability to clearly communicate experiences, demonstrate strengths, and prepare for interviews, networking, and future professional opportunities.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card \"\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academics\/the-clark-experience\/your-purpose\/\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"An e-Portfolio info session\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-full\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/2025-Therapy-Dogs-Career-Wellness-Center-Fall-NH-00-25.jpg\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-clark-experience-e-portfolio\">The Clark Experience e-Portfolio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A dynamic platform to document, reflect on, and showcase your learning beyond the classroom. By curating projects, internships, research, and other experiential opportunities, you can clearly demonstrate your skills, growth, and impact while telling your own story.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull padded has-white-color has-deeper-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-461b7ec73031a8ceb822f994478bb585 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-connect-with-your-advisor\">Connect with your advisor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">To discuss your career development, schedule a one on one appointment today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"arrow-link is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.joinhandshake.com\/access\/sso\">Book an appointment via Handshake<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"arrow-link is-style-default\">Email <a href=\"mailto:cservices@clarku.edu\">cservices@clarku.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Career development is a holistic journey. 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