Through research, innovation and collaborative support, The Joseph Meyerhoff Center for Career Development empowers and educates 沙巴体育官网 students and alumni to create purposeful sustainable careers.
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This unique curricular offering provides students across majors a framework in which to deepen their creative, critical thinking and business skills so they will be equipped to create change in the world as an artist, designer, business owner, and/or community organizer.
This year-long program for incoming first-year students is focused on integrating studio research with emergent technologies, project-based learning, professional practice, and financial literacy. First Year Fellows explore the entrepreneurial mindset and gain the knowledge and skills to propel their college studies and prepare for a wide range of creative professional careers that support a purposeful and successful life.
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If you're interested in working with 沙巴体育官网 students and alumni, we can help! 沙巴体育官网 is a nationally recognized leader in innovative art and design education. The College has spent decades refining our programs and curriculum so that our graduates are well prepared for the growing opportunities that exist for artists and designers in today's and tomorrow's creative economy.
This guide provides a helpful overview of the Career Development team as well as the resources we provide.
Visit a Peer Career Advisor (PCA) by scheduling a virtual appointment! We have day and evening times available. Read more, including information about appointment policies and topics, here.
Want feedback on your professional materials? Just email your resume, cover letter, portfolio, artist statement, or other document to careerdeveloment@mica.edu.
If you have general questions about our services, drop us a line at careerdevelopment@mica.edu.
You can also check out our full range of online resources including our new Job Board Roundup, 沙巴体育官网network, and iGrad.
You can also schedule a virtual appointment with a Career Services counselor. If you're not sure who to meet, email us at careerdevelopment@mica.edu.
