Classroom Presentations

We’re inviting departments to host a Career Development Center (CDC) classroom visit this semester.  Rooted in the liberal arts, our approach encourages students to explore how their values, interests, and academic experiences shape what comes next. These low-stakes conversations can help students clarify direction, reduce stress, and make more intentional choices about their paths at and beyond Skidmore. 

Why host a classroom visit? 

Meet Students Where They’re Already Turning

92% of faculty report that students in their discipline asked them for career advice in the past year (AAC&U, The Integration of Career Readiness Into the Curriculum). 

Boost Experiential Learning & Engagement 

Even one career‑center visit correlates with a 10% higher score on NSSE’s “Supportive Environment” benchmark and an 8% higher score on “High‑Impact Practices” (NSSE, 2021). 

Increase Perceived Return on Investment 

Embedding career conversations into your courses raises students’ perceived value of their liberal‑arts education by 20% (AAC&U, Fulfilling the American Dream, 2018). 

These outcomes align directly with our mission to foster both intellectual growth and lifelong connection to Skidmore.   

We welcome partnerships with courses at all levels, but this year we’re focusing on 100- and 200-level classes to set students up for success.

Presentation Options:

EARLY to MID COLLEGE (First-years/Sophomores) 
Focus: career exploration, transferable skills, and early professional development 

1. Career Development 101 → Introduction to services. (30 minutes)
2. Designing Your College-to-Career Journey → Helping students connect liberal arts learning with long-term goals and values.
3. Building a Resume from Campus Involvement & Coursework → Translating academic, service, and club experiences into a compelling early resume.
4. Finding Meaningful Internships in Any Major → How to uncover paid and unpaid opportunities that align with interests and values.

MID to LATE COLLEGE (Juniors/Seniors)
Focus: gaining experience, articulating skills, connecting academics to the world of work, career launch, and navigating transitions:

1. Strategic Job Searching for Liberal Arts Graduates → How to navigate an open-ended path, identify fitting roles, and use networks.
2. Resumes & Cover Letters for the Liberal Arts Student → Crafting materials that tell a story and highlight communication, critical thinking, and adaptability.

Thank you for helping students bridge classroom learning with meaningful futures.