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What We Do

We assist undergraduate students in determining choice of major and career and work with both undergraduate and graduate degree candidates in developing the professional skills that will lead to their success.

Contact Information
Office Hours

Spring hours (January 16–April 24):

Monday–Friday: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Wednesdays: 8:30 am–6 pm

(Summer hours: Monday–Friday: 8 am–4 pm)

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The Career Development Center (CDC) facilitates undergraduate and post-graduate career exploration as well as coordinates undergraduate student employment opportunities. We also sponsor job & internships fairs each semester.

Services We Provide

For Students

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Information for On-Campus Student Employment Supervisors

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The Career Development Center (CDC) facilitates the process of hiring student employees and guidelines about their supervision. We are here to assist you throughout the process.

Next Steps for Student Employment Supervisors

Information for Employers Looking to Hire Our Graduates

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Do you have an internship opportunity? Are you looking to hire? We invite employers to develop a relationship with the Career Development Center to connect with our talented graduates. 

Next Steps for Employers

Career Support for Our Alumni

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The Career Development Center is here to support all Rhode Island College graduates. Alumni are encouraged to connect with the Center to explore their options and/or for help in transitioning to new career opportunities, accessing job postings or for consultation on resume development or honing their interviewing skills.

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Handshake - for Seeking and Posting Jobs

Handshake is our official online portal where students, alumni and employers can both seek and post job, internship, and fellowship opportunities. Handshake also provides access to Vault, a 24/7 career library that allows you to research career fields, download complete industry guides, and search for internships. You can also engage in conversations with those in your shared career interests, review sample job search documents (resumes, cover letters, etc.), get job search advice and more!

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Career Development Center Staff

Our staff members are here to guide you throughout your undergraduate and post-graduate career exploration.  

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Upcoming Events

Richard Whitten: Objects of Wonder - Exhibition

On view November 7-December 6, 2024. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 12-8 PM. Free and open to the public!

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Into The Woods - November 23, 1 pm

RIC Mainstage Theatre presents Into The Woods - Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by James Lapine

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Into The Woods - November 23, 7:30 pm

RIC Mainstage Theatre presents Into The Woods - Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by James Lapine

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Into The Woods - November 24

RIC Mainstage Theatre presents Into The Woods - Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by James Lapine

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Truthsgiving

Come join the Unity Center for a free Community Dinner in honor of Native American Heritage Month! Featuring a fireside chat with Silvermoon LaRose, Assistant Director of the Tomaquag Museum. There will also be trivia with prizes. Spots are limited, so please RSVP.

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