Below is a list of the current opportunities within each Pathway, new experiences will be added over time.
Year 1: Introductory Experiences
Clarify values, interests, and skills. Identify career fields for exploration.
- Engage in self-assessment and career exploration platforms and/or tools
- Attend a J-Term session on self-assessment and career exploration
- Participate in an informational career conversation or job shadow experience
- Complete and reflect on the CliftonStrengths assessment
- Meet with a Career Engagement Counselor regarding an overview of career planning or job search strategies, tools, and resources
- Participate in the Civil War Institute First-Year Experience Program
- Meet with a Faculty Career Liaison
- Participate in an academic department-sponsored career event, exploring the relationship between undergraduate courses of study and potential careers
- Participate in the Community GIGs program as a first time student
Year 2 and 3: Exploratory Experiences
Articulate transferable skills and the value of a Gettysburg liberal arts education. Develop and cultivate a professional network. Gain exposure to a diverse workplace culture through an experiential opportunity.
- Meet with a Career Engagement Counselor regarding an overview of career planning or job search strategies, tools, and resources for a follow up meeting
- Attend a J-Term session on career readiness competencies, job search toolkit, interviewing skills, or building a professional network.
- Meet with a Career Engagement Counselor or an industry professional for a mock interview
- Gain industry and job search insights from professionals through connectGettysburg, externships, Employers-in-Residence, career immersion treks, or speakers and panels.
- Develop transferable and job-specific skills through on- or off-campus employment
- Participate in a student leader training focused on applying experience to life after college, resumes, cover letters, personal statements, grad school applications, and interviews
- Collaborate with a team of peers and engage with a community employer partner through the Community GIGs program
- Attend a career program involving issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through student organizations, College Life offices, academic departments, or Career Engagement
- Participate in the International Gettysburgians Network
- Complete an externship experience.
- Participate in the Civil War Era Studies and Public History Mentorship program
- Participate in the Civil War Institute Fellows program
Year 3 and 4: Consequential Experiences
Identify and activate relevant professional preparation tools, including activating professional networks, to secure fulfilling post-graduation work or education. Practice the skills necessary to take on the perspective of another culture to effectively navigate workplace situations.
- Complete a remote project, research, or internship experience
- Meet with a Career Engagement Counselor or a faculty member to review application materials and personal statements for graduate or professional school
- Complete an EI Washington Summer Fellowship
- Develop transferable and job-specific skills through on- or off-campus employment in a leadership/management role
- Collaborate with a team of peers and a community employer partner through the Community GIGs program as a repeat participant in a leadership capacity.
- Serve as a PLA
- Participate in the Civil War Institute program