Professional Engagement
Career Resources, Internships, Industry Professional Advisors and more!
In the Professional Engagement department, we empower CCA students and alumni with the tools and skills to launch and sustain creative careers. We provide resources to help students polish resumes and professional portfolios, find jobs and internships, and access professional advisor sessions with working art and design professionals.
5 WAYS TO GET PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT:
- Virtual Resource Guides: Visit RESOURCES to access Résumé, Portfolio, Cover Letter guides & more, 24-Hours a day
- For Comprehensive Writing Support:
- The Learning Resource Center (LRC) offers assistance with:
- Resumes
- Cover letters
- Personal and professional statements for social media platforms
- Grant applications
- Graduate school applications
- Book an appointment with a writing coach here
- The Learning Resource Center (LRC) offers assistance with:
- Visit LRC at: https://portal.cca.edu/learning/learning-resources/ to enhance your written communication skills and boost your professional presence today!
- Social Media: Follow us on Instagram @cca.professionalengagement
- Industry Professional Advisors are available via your CCA Handshake account.
Career Resources
Resources to help with your next steps, including résumé, portfolio, and cover letter guides.
Internships
Resources for securing and documenting your internship
Handshake
Search for jobs and internships
Creative Study
Library of courses in professional skills for artists and designers
Past Events
Explore events the Professional Engagement team has supported at CCA
Industry Professional Advisors
Mentorship from working professionals in your field
If you would like to connect with us for professional development guidance, email us at CCApro@cca.edu