Office of Career Development
Current Students
Office of Career Development
The Office of Career Development at UNCSA helps prepare our students for a successful transition from school to professional careers. It provides students with assistance with their overall career planning and supplements the career advice provided by the arts school faculty. Students should consult with their individual arts school faculty members for career guidance in their specific fields and visit the Career Development office for information on the following resources:
Grants and Fellowships
- Career Development Grants
- The William R. Kenan, Jr. Fellowship at The Kennedy Center
- The William R. Kenan, Jr. Fellowship at Lincoln Center Education
Drop-in Basic (non-arts) Resume/Cover Letter Review Sessions
Note: In-person meetings are suspended; email careerdevelopment@uncsa.edu to set up an online session
Grant Writing Workshops
Introduction to Grant Writing workshops are held in the fall semester to help students develop skills in grant writing and reporting. This is highly recommended for students intending to apply for a Career Development Grant. Fall 2020 workshops:
- noon-1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16
- 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21
- 8:30-9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9
- 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12
Contact careerdevelopment@uncsa.edu to register for a session and for more information.
Transferable Skills Workshop
For students who are interested in exploring how to translate arts-skills for a basic resume, individual coaching sessions are offered.
Email careerdevelopment@uncsa.edu to schedule an online session.
Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Assessment and Interpretation
Learn your personality preferences and how they can enhance your individual development, academic and artistic studies, collaborations and career choices. Take the on-line assessment and meet with a MBTI-certified staff member for interpretation of results, by appointment.
Email careerdevelopment@uncsa.edu to schedule an online session.
Are you career ready?
Download the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies (PDF).
Contacts
Director
Rebecca Nussbaum
Program Manager
Debby Pyatt
Email
careerdevelopment@uncsa.edu
Location
Teaching and Learning Center (above the Library Café)