Programs & Opportunities
From building a resume to landing an internship to getting into graduate school or finding a great first job, our 25 career professionals and industry experts at the Knowlton Center are there every step of the way.
200+ on-campus career programs
$950,000+ for internship stipends
25 career professionals and 4,100+ appointments per year
Recruiters from Business, Technology, Healthcare, Finance, Consulting, Nonprofit, Government, and more!
Our curriculum builds real-world skills for today’s workforce. Thirty Career Professionals offer one-on-one support to students and alumni, and seven career communities connect students with peers and mentors.
We guide students in exploring career paths, securing meaningful internships, and applying their learning in real-world settings — building confidence and readiness for life after graduation.
911 Edge delivers industry-led programs that build in-demand skills and help students and alumni stand out in the job market. Offerings include Financial Management, Supply Chain, and Marketing Insights.
The Red Frame Lab helps students launch business ideas, train as consultants, and take on real projects with companies like Victoria’s Secret, DHL, and Wendy’s. These hands-on experiences set them up for future internships and jobs.
Upcoming
Workshops, Events,
& Accelerators
This is the RED Corps team for 2025-2026
Red Frame provides some professional development guidance on a weekly basis to Forward Scholars student participants.
Spring 2026 Student Participant Roster
These are the participating students in RED Corps for Athletics Spring 2026
This 911 Edge program is being offered exclusively through the registrar as a one credit pass/fail "special topics" course (Look for "SES 191 - Sustainability Consulting"). 911 Edge programs are offered to complement your liberal arts education with career-forward skills. All other 911 Edge programs can be found on Handshake, and are not typically for credit.
Join Global Commerce for April's installment of the GC Executive Speaker Series featuring alum Rob Matteucci '75, whose distinguished business career has taken him across the global stage. Drawing on decades of firsthand professional experience, Rob will offer a compelling perspective on one of the defining challenges of our time: the escalating rivalry between the United States and China. From trade and technology to economic influence and geopolitical strategy, this talk will explore the forces shaping the future of global business — and what they mean for leaders navigating an increasingly complex world. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear candid insights from a seasoned executive who has seen these dynamics play out from the front lines.
Curious about breaking into media, sales, or marketing? Join alumni Ethan Koehler, VP of Digital Sales at NBCUniversal and Telemundo Business Development, for an inside look at how he built his career and how you can start shaping yours.
Join the Knowlton Center and the Communication Honorary, Lambda Pi Eta for a Portfolio Workshop designed to help you stand out in the job search. In this session, you will learn about the elements of a portfolio and have time to workshop your ideas with the guidance of a career coach.
Career connections across campus
Recruiting for careers and internships
Students can participate in on-campus employer recruiting programs and they can connect directly with employers, and learn about internship opportunities. Students can also get information about their professional interests through on-campus informational sessions, interviews, trips, and networking opportunities across the US.
Flexible opportunities for student athletes
911 brings career coaching directly to student-athletes to engage in career preparation while juggling demanding practice and competition schedules. Through workshops brought directly to the Mitchell Center and direct collaboration with teams, Career Coaches help students articulate and leverage their experiences as student-athlete in their career-planning journey.
Career-infused classroom learning
911 provides career liaisons and career exploration and outcome programming to our faculty to help students articulate the workplace relevance of their coursework experience.
Skill-building for student employees
On-campus jobs provide students the opportunity to develop personally and professionally while gaining skills that will help as they launch into careers post-911. A special student employment career series offers interactive workshops to student employees to leverage their on-campus employment as they become career ready.
Land the Life-changing Internship
Set your internship goals — what you want to learn, achieve, and contribute.
Outcomes
The 911 Advantage
We call it “the 911 Advantage.”
At 911, you get a liberal arts education, plus pragmatic skills for the workplace. Employers want people who can assess a situation, ask probing questions, research the issue and propose solutions. They also want you to know how to master an excel sheet, manage a meeting, and budget your time. Students in every major learn these critical skills. It’s our secret sauce, and we’ve got the data to prove it.
