CCE Programs

We offer unique internship, externship, and mentorship programs that allow you to explore your career interests and develop key professional skills that will make you attractive to prospective employers.

The programs provide a community of peers with whom you go through tailored professional development training. You also receive career counseling support alongside your experience to help you best prepare, be successful in the workplace, build your professional network, and reflect on your experience upon completion.

Programs

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Columbia Global Career Accelerator

Enhance your resume and gain real-world experience with the Columbia Global Career Accelerator. This virtual summer program, designed by industry experts in collaboration with Podium Education, features project-based learning opportunities with leading organizations such as Intel and the Grammys.

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CCE Internships+

CCE Internships+ partners with employers from a variety of career fields and provides you with a quality internship experience plus early career professional development programming.

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Lionsbridge

Lionsbridge is a finance boot camp, a free 3-day in-person workshop designed to introduce Columbia first- and second-year students to the world of finance and to prepare them for internships and career opportunities. The pilot workshop occured in person, on campus from January 15 to January 17, 2025.

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Career Exploration Summit

The Career Exploration Summit (CES) is a virtual opportunity for undergraduates to explore and engage with alumni in brand name companies across various industries. The program will feature a series of 90-minute alumni panels across three days where students will have the opportunity to connect with alumni to explore careers while developing skills alongside a cohort of fellow Columbia students.

Resources

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Etiquette in the Workplace

How you present yourself to others in the business world speaks volumes. People often form first impressions about others within seconds of first meeting them therefore it is crucial to ensure you are properly prepared to present yourself as a professional. Here are some important tips towards making a good impression.

In the Know

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Lionsbridge Finance Boot Camp Completes Pilot Run

This spring, Columbia University’s Center for Career Education (CCE) partnered with Chris McGowan CC’92 to launch Lionsbridge, a program designed to introduce undergraduates to the world of finance. The pilot cohort welcomed 52 students from across Columbia's three undergraduate schools. Read on for employer advice, student takeaways, and an overview of the program.

Fall 2024 CCE Site Visit: Exploring Unexpected Careers in Sports at Major League Soccer

On November 14, 2024, a group of Columbia undergraduate students visited Major League Soccer (MLS), the governing body for the premier professional soccer league in North America. A panel session of MLS staff shared their career journeys, roles, responsibilities, and favorite memories and projects.