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connectGettysburg
connectGettysburg is the College’s official online engagement, networking, and mentoring platform. Alumni, students, parents, friends of the College, and employees connect and reconnect with each other, provide career advice to students and alumni, grow their own professional network, share and pursue career opportunities, and learn more about events and ways to get involved. Email connectGettysburg@gettysburg.edu for more information.
Remote Project-based Externship Program
About
These programs provide the students the opportunity to explore career paths and build their professional networks.
Description
Remote projects (mock or real) are educationally-focused opportunities for students to gain relevant skills through remote, hands-on work experience with an alum or parent serving as their mentor. These projects also provide the opportunity for students to explore career paths and build their professional networks.
Contact
For more information or to volunteer, email Tiffany Kurzawa at tkurzawa@gettysburg.edu or call Tiffany at 717-337-6616.
Externship - In-Person
About
The program gives students an insider's view into a career field where they can observe on-the-job activities
Description
Unique opportunity that gives students an insider's view into a career field where they can observe on-the-job activities and participate in hands-on learning experiences in the workplace. Hosted by alumni, parents, friends of the College, or even on-campus offices/departments. Students get to explore a new part of the country (i.e. city, rural, etc.), and expand their professional network with alumni/parents and others in the industry.
Contact
For more information or to volunteer contact:
For more information or to volunteer, email Tiffany Kurzawa at tkurzawa@gettysburg.edu or call Tiffany at 717-337-6616.
Career Treks and Immersion Trips
Career Treks / Immersion Trips
About
This provides multi-day intensive career programs designed to explore and learn and about various career fields.
Description
Multi-day intensive career programs designed to explore and learn and about various career fields. These programs include: site visits to various companies, meetings with alumni and parents, case study presentations, and networking receptions with alumni, parents, and friends of the College. Generally accommodates a small group of students (avg. 10-12)
Contact
For more information or to volunteer, email Mark Goldman at mgoldman@gettysburg.edu or call Mark at 717-337-6616.