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.
Denison 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
Denison Edge: Sustainability Consulting Credential (SES 191)
This Denison Edge program is being offered exclusively through the registrar as a one credit pass/fail "special topics" course (Look for "SES 191 - Sustainability Consulting"). Denison Edge programs are offered to complement your liberal arts education with career-forward skills. All other Denison Edge programs can be found on Handshake, and are not typically for credit.
Learn moreDenison Edge: Financial Management Credential (GC 181)
This Denison Edge program is being offered exclusively through the registrar as a one credit pass/fail "special topics" course (Look for "GC 181 - Financial Management"). Denison Edge programs are offered to complement your liberal arts education with career-forward skills. All other Denison Edge programs can be found on Handshake, and are not typically for credit.
Learn moreDenison Edge: Logistics & Supply Chain Management Credential (GC 182)
This Denison Edge program is being offered exclusively through the registrar as a one credit pass/fail "special topics" course (Look for "GC 182 - Logistics & Supply Chain Management"). Denison Edge programs are offered to complement your liberal arts education with career-forward skills. All other Denison Edge programs can be found on Handshake, and are not typically for credit.
Learn moreDenison Edge: Marketing Communications Accelerator
In this program, we will explore how to market to your target audience through a variety of channels in the larger digital marketing landscape. From identifying your ideal customer profile, segmentation, and creative execution, this course will help you understand how to communicate effectively from your website to social media properties with a strategic content marketing plan in mind.
Learn moreRed StartUp 2026!
Got an idea? A side hustle? A half-formed “what if?”
Whether you’re just starting to brainstorm or already building something, Red StartUp is designed to meet you exactly where you are in your entrepreneurial journey.
Denison Edge: Dialogue in Action - Building Skills for Meaningful Engagement
Dialogue in Action: Building Skills for Meaningful Engagement is an interactive accelerator that equips you with tools to communicate across difference, navigate conflict, and engage thoughtfully in complex conversations. In a world shaped by polarization, rapid change, and diverse perspectives, strong dialogue skills are essential for leadership, collaboration, and civic engagement. This program introduces the foundations of dialogue, including active listening, perspective-taking, and inquiry, while helping you practice strategies for facilitating constructive conversations in academic, professional, and community settings.
Learn moreGap Year Gab
Is grad school in your plan, but you're taking time off first? We'll break down common gap-year pathways, practical considerations like finances and timing, and how to frame gap years in grad school applications.
Learn moreDenison Edge: AI for Smarter Spreadsheets Workshop
Unlock the power of AI to supercharge your spreadsheet skills. This hands-on workshop blends guided instruction with real-time practice as you learn to use tools like ChatGPT to write formulas, analyze data, and streamline your work in Excel and Google Sheets. You’ll start with ready-made spreadsheets and build your skills step-by-step—with plenty of support and prompts along the way. By the end, you’ll walk away with practical tools, boosted confidence, and brag-worthy skills that will elevate your academic, personal, and professional projects.
Learn moreCareer 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
Denison 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
Denison 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-Denison. 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 Denison Advantage
We call it “the Denison Advantage.”
At Denison, 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.
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