The ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ alumni who were shaped by their four years on the hill play an essential role in shaping the experiences of students and the University. One way ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ graduates do this is by offering career development opportunities for students.
Whether you assist students with preliminary career exploration, provide strategy on searches, or hire a student, ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ and its students appreciates and benefits from your volunteerism.
Interested in volunteering? Email careervolunteer@colgate.edu to get started.*
*Please note: we may not be able to accommodate all requests for participation at the time of inquiry. But, your willingness to volunteer puts you on our outreach list for future opportunities.
Connect with Students
Below are some of the career development opportunities alumni can provide for students.
Recruit or Post a Job/Internship
Looking to recruit ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ students, or to post a job or internship? Please contact colgaterecruiting@colgate.edu.
Network with Students
- Attend a ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ Professional Network event, Homecoming, and/or Reunion.
- Conduct informational interviews with students interested in your industry.
- Be a sponsor for A Day in the Life (recruitment for sponsors begins in September, for students to shadow over winter break).
- Provide trends in your industry for our career advisors via informational interviews.
- Host students at your workplace during an immersion trip (please note: only sites in major metropolitan areas are feasible).
Financial Support
If would like to contribute specifically to the Summer Internship Fund, please contact Michael Sciola, senior advancement director for career initiatives, at msciola@colgate.edu.
If you are interested in donating to the ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ Fund, please use our or call 800-668-4428.