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
RED Corps Team 2025-2026
This is the RED Corps team for 2025-2026
Learn moreRED Corps for Athletics 2026 Roster
These are the participating students in RED Corps for Athletics Spring 2026
Learn moreDenison 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 more"I applied for OPT … now what?" Workshop
You’ve submitted your OPT application, now it’s time to make a plan. Join us for a focused, supportive workshop designed for international students ready to navigate the job and internship search while on OPT.
Learn moreLaunch Day: Show Off your Summer or Post-Grad Plans!
Launch Day: Show Off Your Summer or Post-Grad Plans!
Learn moreDenison Edge: Intro to Excel Accelerator
Master the essential skills of Microsoft Excel with Denison Edge’s Intro to Excel Accelerator Program. Designed for students and professionals looking to build proficiency in data management, formulas, pivot tables, AI tools, and more, this interactive course covers both foundational and advanced Excel functions. Through hands-on exercises and guided instruction, you’ll gain practical experience to enhance your academic and career success. Whether you’re new to Excel or looking to sharpen your skills, this program will equip you with valuable tools to analyze and visualize data effectively.
Learn moreDenison Edge: Scroll to Strategy - Social Download Accelerator
This four-week program meets once a week for 90 minutes and introduces students to the core language, tools, and strategies shaping modern marketing. Students will explore platform strategy, performance vs organic marketing, influencer and UGC campaigns, content seeding, production, and measurement, with AI integrated throughout. Each participant will select a brand to analyze and develop a mini-social campaign over the course of the program. The experience concludes with optional presentations and industry Q&A, offering feedback and insight into today’s marketing landscape.
Learn moreDenison Edge: Nonprofit Board Governance Workshop
Boards aren’t boring! Whether you are interested in a nonprofit career or simply want to volunteer for nonprofits, understanding board governance is key.
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.
