Hear directly from employers and alumni about careers and companies!

The Career Exploration Summit (CES) is a virtual opportunity for undergraduates to explore and engage with organizations and alumni in brand name companies across various industries.

The program will include 2-hour virtual visits across three days to meet with alumni and employers where you will have the opportunity to explore careers while developing skills alongside a cohort of fellow Columbia students. Employer partners and alumni hosts from organizations will discuss topics ranging from most pressing trends, what their day-to-day looks like, and how to help you develop skills across a range of industries.

You will also receive professional development support from CCE during the week and beyond.

The 2024 CES will be hosted by the following employers:

Deadline extended! Apply by January 7, 2024, at 11:59 pm.

Program Benefits

By participating in the Career Exploration Summit, you will:

  • Understand more about various industries and career paths
  • Connect with alumni and employer representatives at companies across a range of industries
  • Gain awareness of how to succeed in the world of work through participation in company information sessions and skill-building workshops  
  • Interact with a cohort of fellow students and CCE counselors through participating in professional development activities throughout the week 
  • Receive ongoing support through meetings with CCE career counselor 

Eligibility

  • You must be a full-time undergraduate student currently enrolled  in one of the following schools:
    •  Columbia College
    • Columbia Engineering
    • School of General Studies
  • Students who are on a leave of absence or who have withdrawn from Columbia University are not eligible.

*By submitting an application, you authorize the Center for Career Education to conduct academic and disciplinary checks to confirm program eligibility. Certain University policy violations may disqualify you from consideration for the program

Application Process & Timeline

APPLICATION PROCESS

The Career Exploration Summit (CES) application will go live in LionSHARE on Wednesday November 1, 2023. Applications are due by Sunday, January 7, 2024, at 11:59 pm ET.

Here is a link to the application in LionSHARE.

The following items must be submitted as one document to the posting(s) in LionSHARE:

  1. Resume
  2. Response to short-answer question

APPLICATION TIMELINE

  • November 1, 2023  —  CES application goes live in LionSHARE
  • Deadline extended to January 7, 2024, at 11:59 pm ET— Deadline to apply for the Summit
  • January 9 – January 11 — Career Exploration Summit
  • Career Exploration Summit program takes place for 2 hours each day. Please note: The exact times for virtual sessions will be announced prior to the event.