Build Your Career
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Build your brand, learn on the job, and network with art and design thought leaders. Here at CCAD, your practice goes pro.
Our Creative Careers team will support you at every step of your professional journey, from exploring career paths and writing your resume, to job searching and interview preparation. We're here to empower you -- through 1:1 coaching, workshops, internships, networking events, and real-world projects -- to confidently launch your creative career.
Being confident in myself as a student, my skill level, [and] being open-minded and curious led me to many opportunities I was not expecting
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For Students & Alumni
CCAD students and alumni have access to a variety of tools, resources, and professional development opportunities.
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Find Internships & Jobs
Learn more about internships, externships, co-ops, and other on-the-job learning experiences. Alumni, activate your access to the job board and more here.
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Talk with a Coach
Get 1:1 advice and counseling from a career coach.
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Join the Alumni Mentoring program
Current students pair with alumni to receive career guidance and professional development.
Career Readiness
Hands-on learning and networking abound! From job fairs to real-world projects, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to create your unique career path at CCAD.
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Practice interviewing skills with a career coach and your peers.
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Meet potential employers at networking events like the Career Fair.
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Display your art and design work for prospective employers.
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Practice showing and selling your work before graduation.
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Get real-world experience through internships or other opportunities.
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Collaborate with organizations on projects that make a difference.
Connections & Career Development
Power skills: rocket fuel for your career and life
CCAD gives you the tools you need to succeed. Expect to graduate with these super powers.
Collaboration
Creating connections
Critical thinking
Receiving feedback
Communication
Adaptability
Where You Can Find Our Alumni
Our alumni shape the future of culture and commerce at organizations based in Columbus, for companies all across the nation, and with globally recognized brands. They also publish books, own galleries, and launch companies! Here are just a few examples of where you’ll find CCAD alumni:
- Abercrombie & Fitch
- American Greetings
- Bath & Body Works
- Columbus Crew Soccer Club
- Columbus Museum of Art
- Dockers
- JP Morgan Chase
- Meow Wolf
- Nationwide
- Netflix
- Ohio Division of Wildlife
- OhioHealth
- Old Navy
- Owens Corning
- Pixar Animation Studios
- St. Louis Cardinals
- U.S. Air Force
- The Walt Disney Company