Career & Life Planning
Helping you land the best internships in Orlando and beyond. Connecting you with real-world experience right on campus. Preparing you to ace that all-important interview. Located at the heart of campus in Kathleen W. Rollins Hall, the Center for Career & Life Planning is committed to helping you chart your path to personal and professional success.
From one-on-one advising that’s virtually always available to career fairs that bring some of the world’s top organizations to campus, explore all of the ways Rollins is committed to preparing you for immediate success and long-term leadership in the world of work.
Internships
If you’ve never had to reach out to someone about a job, it can be tough to know where to start. Luckily, we’re here to make introductions. The Rollins Internship Program works to match up companies and programs with students looking to gain hands-on experience in their field. Our career advisors will help you in your search, and guide you through the Academic Internship Reflections course you’ll take once you land your internship.
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Gateway Fellows is a selective program that increases access to summer internship opportunities through financial and professional support. Gateway Fellows are free to fully immerse themselves in these career-making experiences without the concern of additional financial burden, as funding for the program covers all expenses, including accommodations, travel, and food.
Career Champions
We may be a little biased, but our alumni are pretty impressive. Many go on to make a huge impact, and if there’s anything they love more than solving the world’s most pressing problems, it’s mentoring fellow Tars. That’s the idea behind the Career Champions Mentorship program, which formally connects current students and alumni.
Career Advising at the Career Studio
When opportunity knocks, you just can’t wait. That’s why the Center for Career & Life Planning developed the Career Studio, a dynamic space where students can drop in for one-on-one career advice without an appointment. Fine-tune your resume and cover letter. Prepare for that all-important interview. Whatever your career need, we’re always ready to lend a hand.
On-Campus Student Employment
With the Rollins On-Campus Student Employment Program, you don’t have to go far to gain valuable experience. The Center for Career & Life Planning helps student employees maximize their enrichment with tools and support.
Networking & Hiring Events
A variety of events bring top local and national employers to campus, including career fairs, networking events, and Employer Spotlight events. Recent guests have included hiring managers from companies like AdventHealth, Walt Disney World, and PepsiCo. These events are open to both students and alumni, offering ample opportunities to network and connect with leading employers right on campus.
Career Shadow Programs
Invest in your future during Fall or Spring Break by joining the Career Shadow Program. Spend a day at a local company, where you'll observe daily operations, network with professionals, and gain industry-specific insights.
“Be willing to use all the resources, staff expertise, and professional knowledge that’s available. Had it not been for the one-on-one meetings with my professors and all the people at the Career & Life Planning office, I guarantee I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
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September 05, 2024
Tars on the Job
Tars share some of their biggest accomplishments from summer 2024 as they channeled their Rollins education into real-world, career-defining internships.
March 28, 2023
Career Cachet
A dynamic drop-in space overseen by the Center for Career & Life Planning (CCLP), the Career Studio is a one-stop shop where students receive guidance on everything from resumes to job searches.
March 02, 2023
My Rollins Life: Paving Her Path
When Sydney Knight ’23 found her community of support at Rollins, she was off and running toward her dream career.
November 08, 2022
Tars on the Hill
In anticipation of the recent midterm elections, we caught up with three Tars whose opportunity to intern on Capitol Hill allowed them to make real change in the heart of democracy.
March 04, 2022
My Rollins Life: A Study in Resilience
With the support of her mentors, environmental studies major Angelica Rivera ’23 has adapted to unexpected challenges—and found new opportunities along the way.
October 02, 2020
Gateway to Greatness
Rollins’ esteemed Gateway Fellows funded internship program welcomed its third cohort this past summer, connecting Tars to some of the world’s most coveted opportunities.
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