Ranked as one of the best regional colleges in the South, we offer 70+ fields of study, career preparation and remarkable support.
Catawba students enhance their education inside and outside the classroom and can be involved on many research projects.
We are ranked as one of the South’s top colleges because we provide experiences to help you transform into the best "you."
Catawba is a close-knit, active community of students from around the world who enjoy many diverse interests and activities.
Our 23 NCAA Division II athletic teams compete on facilities that rival larger colleges, with more playing time & personal attention.
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Preparing students for
"Life after Catawba."
Our office serves Catawba students in their individual career development — getting them ready for “life after Catawba.” We assist with all phases — from making "major" decisions, to how to write a resume, to experiential learning opportunities.
So no matter what phase you find yourself in, we are here to help! We serve as a resource for students with:
At Catawba College, we connect students with a number of high-quality experiences from a wide variety of transformative internships. This enables students to discover their talents, what they love, and lay the groundwork for creating a fulfilling life.
Check out all the valuable resources we have available before and during your job search!
Focus 2: Online Career Guidance System: Focus 2 is a self-paced, online career and education planning system that helps college students explore career paths based on their values, skills, and personality.
According to a survey of 2018 graduates, 97% were employed or enrolled in graduate school within 12 months following graduation. (Catawba College follows the National Association of Colleges and Employers First Destination Reporting Protocols to achieve this 74% knowledge rate.)
Experiential Learning
STUDENTS.
INTERNSHIPS FOR CATAWBA STUDENTS
Interested in gaining some real world experience? Internships are a great way to explore career areas of interest and gain valuable and marketable work experience. Completing an internship will provide you an opportunity to apply the knowledge you gained in the classroom in a practical workplace setting. It is important to have an internship to:
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Check out internship opportunities for Catawba College students using our new online portal:
STUDENT INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHTS:
Take a look at our Intern Spotlight page to see the types of internships that other Catawba students have completed as well as insight on what they learned, difficulties, and recommendations to other students about doing internships.
EMPLOYERS.
WHY HIRE A CATAWBA COLLEGE INTERN?
In any economy, businesses and organizations have a variety of staffing needs. Some employers have dormant projects, waiting for attention from overworked staff members. While others have seasonal needs that disrupt the productivity of the staff. All organizations want to hire the best and brightest new staff. Employers reap many benefits from hiring interns, including:
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For more information, contact Director of Internships Shelley Tyler-Smith at stylersm17@catawba.edu or (704) 637-4187.
Each year, the Office of Career Services at Catawba College hosts a number of events programs designed to assist students in everything from career preparation to interview skills to networking to resume writing - just to name a few! View photos from some of our annual and past programs.
Upcoming Events
October 3 (11am-Noon)
Category: Career Services and C2C Events
October 31 (11am-Noon)
Category: Career Services and C2C Events
November 7 (11am-Noon)
Category: Career Services and C2C Events
Contact Career Services
Appointment Hours
Career Services is located in the Room 120 on the first floor of Hedrick Administration Building.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Career Services at (704) 637-4384 or contact our staff.
