Career
Exploration



The Denison Advantage

Explore

You will build an understanding of the professional world and career opportunities. With our 16 career coaches, you will develop, test, and refine your career ambitions.

Experience

You will acquire a range of real-world experiences—from internships and research to one-on-one workshops with industry experts to hands-on consulting projects—that will build your resume before you even graduate.

Learn

For every field of study, your academic curriculum will complement the knowledge and skills employers seek. Our programs offer knowledge and in-demand skills that are critical to jobs now — and in the future.

Connect

You will be part of a network — peers, faculty, mentors, partner organizations, and alumni — that advances the next generation of Denisonians.


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Upcoming
Workshops, Events,
& Accelerators

Jun. 2 - 16 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Denison Edge: Fundraising for Nonprofits Accelerator

Led by experts from Mollard Consulting, this course offers an in-depth look at the essential role of fundraising in nonprofit success. Students will explore the fundamentals of fundraising, debunk common myths, and learn how to use data to inform strategies and strengthen donor relationships. Through interactive lectures, real-world examples, and hands-on activities, participants will gain the skills and insights needed to create impactful and sustainable fundraising strategies.

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Jun. 2 - Jul. 28 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Denison Edge: Financial Management Credential

In this program, you will learn key financial concepts such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, working capital, budgeting, forecasting, and more. You will also gain applicable skills used in a variety of finance professions. This program will teach you how to speak the language of finance by focusing on applying knowledge, financial up-skilling, and mimicking on-the-job training. 

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Jun. 2 - Jul. 7 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Denison Edge: Influencer Campaigns IRL Accelerator

Curious about how brands get influencers to post about their products or how your favorite influencers get those sponsored posts and PR packages? In this program, you'll step into the world of influencer marketing and learn how brands build and launch campaigns. Not only will you learn the foundations of an influencer campaign, you'll also get to exclusively collaborate with a real brand as your client for the duration of the program. 

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Jun. 3 - Jul. 1 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Denison Edge: Building Valuable Brands Accelerator

Through hands-on projects in an experiential learning environment, you’ll learn to position brands effectively and develop strong brand identities tailored to target market segments. Examine brand management techniques that successful brands use to build equity and sustain growth, and gain insight into measuring brand value using tools trusted by top global brands.

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Jun. 3 - 24 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Denison Edge: Foundations of AI for Industry & Innovation

A comprehensive introduction to artificial intelligence.

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Jun. 4 - 25 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Denison 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.

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Jun. 4 - 25 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Denison 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.

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Jun. 4 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Internship Success Series: Build Your Network During your Internship

The Internship Success Series is intended to help all students make the most of their Summer 2025 Internship Experience. This session, the first in the series, is focused on helping you feel comfortable building relationships in your new workplace (aka, networking!). Your internship allows you to meet new people, learn about their career pathways, and build a network to help you succeed. During this interactive workshop, we will provide tips and tricks to maximize your experience and build long-term relationships that will benefit you during your internship and beyond.

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Alumni Share
Their Denison Experience

Bobby Craig

Bobby Craig '18

Class of 2018
Computer Science

Today I’m working for an innovative company on exciting projects with direct impact on the lives of real people. On a daily basis I’m interacting with a wide variety of people and am pushing myself to learn as much as possible in an unmistakably fast-paced and competitive field. While I’d love to take all of the credit for where I am today, my education and interactions at Denison have undoubtedly played a large part in my growth and have equipped me with the tools to be as successful as I can work to be.

Denison has given me incredible friends and connections all over the world. It’s reinforced the value of humility, gratitude, and empathy in my life and has stressed the importance of curiosity, creativity, and an ethical mindset when approaching problems in the real world. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Denison has encouraged me to explore a love for entrepreneurship and has primed me to act in America’s crucible of innovation. These skills will be invaluable as I continue on in my life… no matter which direction the wind might take me.

Prepare for Launch

Our four well-resourced centers focus on professional development and ensure that all students are supported as they plan for their futures.

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Build Career Foundations

Knowlton Center for Career Exploration

The Knowlton Center for Career Exploration starts working with students from their first semester on campus and sticks by them long after graduation. From building a resume to landing an internship to getting into graduate school or finding a great first job out of college, the 16 career coaches at the Knowlton Center are there for students every step of the way.

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96% of recent graduates are working in their desired field or position
$600,000+ for internship stipends
300+ on-campus career programs
Recruiters from Business, Technology, Healthcare, Finance, Consulting, Nonprofit, Government, and more.
16 career coaches and over 3,700+ personal coaching sessions per year
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