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Career Development

Berea College is the place to bring your career goals to life. Career Development's mission is to empower students to engage and enjoy the career development process of reflection, exploration, and strategic action. Our personalized approach means that students have support as they refine their skills and interests, build confidence through a wide range of experiences, and connect with opportunities through our alumni and recruiter network that create pathways to meaningful work, financial stability, and success.

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At a Glance

$400

Stipend provided for professional clothing

We provide juniors and seniors with funds to buy professional clothing, and we even take them to a department store where a representative helps them make the best choices.

$1,000

Amount given to seniors who have secured a job position, been accepted into a grad school, or officially secured a gap year after graduation to help them transition to life after college.

604

Eligible students received career development funding in the 23-24 school year.

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Ready for Her Moment

Rhea Carter ‘20 shares hows her experiences at Berea College led her to the “experience of a lifetime.” “The Office of Internships and Career Development gave me funding for professional clothing, so I bought my first suit. It’s just the most support you could have.”

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Because Of Berea: Emely’s Story

After a conference, two internships, a double major and some destiny, Emely got her dream job at Google’s Austin campus, where she began a technical residency in cloud computing.

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Receive Personalized Career Support

From choosing a major to exploring post graduate opportunities, career counseling appointments with our credentialed professional staff allow students time and space to prepare for their next steps.

Resumes, Cover Letters & Interview Prep

See all the options to help you prepare these important skills.

Keep Exploring

BeyondBerea.org allows students to explore possibilities based on their interests and identities.

Funding Opportunities

Explore career development funding opportunities.

What's Happening

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Contact Us

Berea College | Stephenson Hall - Room 308 | Berea, KY 40404 | 859-985-3656 | careerdevelopment@berea.edu