We offer a variety of programs to help MICA students and alumni further their goals in their chosen career paths. The center’s services, programs, and resources are outlined below:
Career Counseling
A career counseling appointment is a great way to start a conversation about what is important to you as a student, and exploring your options and strategies
Internship Program
An internship offers experiential learning outside of the classroom in a professional setting.
Programs
The Career Center offers weekly workshops, information meetings, and special programs on many professional development topics
Grants and Residencies
Career Development can introduce you to the grant seeking process, identify resources for your individual goals, and assist you with your application.
Scholarship Information
Our primary resource is an up to date list of popular websites on which you might find scholarships that you are eligible to apply for – for both graduate and undergraduate study.
Art Competitions
In the Career Development Library you will find many books, magazines, and directories detailing all kinds of art competitions including exhibitions/calls for entries, grant deadlines, and more.
www.MICAnetwork.com
A free online database listing opportunities from employers all over the United States who are actively seeking to hire MICA students and alumni.
Graduate School Information
We can introduce you to the search process, help you identify which schools are right for you, and review your application materials/portfolio.
Peer Career Advisors
Our Peer Career Advisors are undergraduate students who are trained in many aspects of professional development and the numerous resources available to students and professional artists.
Resource Library
Our resource library offers information on all aspects of career development for artists, designers, and creative professionals in a range of fields.
Equipment
The equipment in the Center is available for students working on professional development-related projects, including Macs, black & white laser printer, a flatbed scanner, fax machine, photocopier, and light table to review your slides.
Office Location
1601 W. Mount Royal Avenue
The Gateway Building, 2nd Floor
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., year-round
Contact: 410-225-2420 or careerdevelopment@mica.edu
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