On the evening of March 4, 2025, CCE collaborated with the Columbia Alumni Center to bring together alumni working in creative fields with current students for an Arts & Creative Industry Networking Night. Over warm food and conversation, these alumni, who had charted different paths in creative industries, shared their advice with students representing all three undergraduate schools.
On Thursday, March 6, 2025, the Center for Career Education (CCE) hosted employers at an industry showcase focused on career opportunities in advertising including in business, marketing, creative design, and technology. Representatives from GroupM, Part and Sum, and BBDO Operations showcased their companies and the ways that students from many majors can find paths into the industry.
Part 5 of Insider Tips for Your Summer Funding Programs Application, a series of posts designed to help you navigate the application process and put your best foot forward. Read about how to manage your expectations and develop a plan B.
Part 4 of Insider Tips for Your Summer Funding Programs Application, a series of posts designed to help you navigate the application process and put your best foot forward. Read about how to craft your summer budget.
On March 4, 2025, CCE hosted a Law & International Affairs Industry Showcase. CCE Peer Ambassador Andrew Chung CC '27 offers an overview of the event and shares some key takeaways from the employer presentations.
Part 3 of Insider Tips for Your Summer Funding Programs Application, a series of posts designed to help you navigate the application process and put your best foot forward. Read about how to make your personal statement shine.
Part 2 of Insider Tips for Your Summer Funding Programs Application, a series of posts designed to help you navigate the application process and put your best foot forward. Read about employer verification requirements and the importance of starting your application early!
Part 1 of Insider Tips for Your Summer Funding Programs Application, a series of posts designed to help you navigate the application process and put your best foot forward. Read about the letter of recommendation requirement and important tips like reaching out to your recommenders early in the process!
On January 30, 2025, CCE hosted a Capital Markets Industry Showcase. CCE Peer Ambassador Andrew Chung CC '27 offers an overview of the event and shares some key takeaways from the alumni panel.
On November 14, 2024, a group of Columbia undergraduate students visited Major League Soccer (MLS), the governing body for the premier professional soccer league in North America. A panel session of MLS staff shared their career journeys, roles, responsibilities, and favorite memories and projects.
On November 20, 2024, a group of Columbia undergraduate students visited Rokt, a dynamic e-commerce company that has redefined the online shopping experience. Read on for an overview of Rokt’s approach, values, and culture, and for student reflections on the site visit experience.
The Center for Career Education (CCE) is excited to announce the completion of another successful application cycle for the Work Exemption Program (WEP) for the Fall 2024 semester. As an enhancement to financial aid for undergraduate students in Columbia College and Columbia Engineering, the WEP program provides Columbia Grants to support eligible students’ pursuit of unpaid internships, research projects, and community outreach.
This summer, CCE’s Employer and Alumni Relations team explored opportunities for students in North Carolina’s “Research Triangle” which is centered around Duke University, NC State, and UNC Chapel Hill. The team engaged in meaningful discussions with a diverse group of employers in sustainability, biotech, science, engineering, the humanities, and more!
During the Center for Career Education’s trip to Chicago this summer, Senior Associate Director of Employer and Alumni Relations Karla Puga had the opportunity to connect with two Columbia alumni: Collin Woldt, a paralegal at Kirkland & Ellis, and Robert Mosher, partner and co-owner of the Michelin-star restaurant Monteverde. Karla spoke with Collin and Robert about their career paths, experiences working and living in Chicago, and advice for current students and recent graduates.
This summer, CCE’s Karla Puga, Senior Associate Director of Alumni and Employer Relations, visited Chicago to learn more about career paths and opportunities in the Windy City. Read on for a blog post from Karla sharing her experiences and highlighting key takeaways.
