Experiential Learning
From national conferences to international internships, our hands-on learning opportunities have no boundaries. Turn your coursework into experience as early as your first year, so you can get to work right away.
Learn by Doing
Employers tell us that Champlain College students are, well…different. They’re more prepared. They’re more excited. They’re ready to hit the ground running. And this is by design.
Professional experiences and opportunities are woven into everything we do at Champlain, which means you’ll graduate with real-world experience on your resume and in your portfolio. That’s the power of our career-focused academics.
Intern at Home & Abroad
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Intern Early, Intern OftenInternships aren’t exclusive to Champlain College, but the number of internships our students complete is! Our upside-down curriculum allows you to take major-related courses starting your first year—that means you can get the skills, knowledge, and experience that many other students don’t gain until their junior year. Some students complete as many as eight to ten internships before they graduate.
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Freeman Foundation GrantSure, you can study abroad, but have you considered interning abroad? Get real-world experience that isn’t just resume-building, but life-changing—all made possible courtesy of the generous Freeman Foundation Grant.
Get Paid & Get Experience
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Centers of ExperienceFrom virtual reality simulations to digital forensics, our Centers of Experience connect students with real clients in the community in need of real outcomes for their businesses and organizations. This is where education turns into resume-building experience.
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Opportunities on CampusWhether it’s designing stickers for the Marketing Department or balancing budgets for Student Accounts, when it comes to your career, we want you to start here. There are hundreds of paid positions across campus to put your knowledge to work!
In-House & In-Class
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Studio ExperienceOur signature Studio Experiences are an educational model that reflects the way real working studios operate. From in-house media agencies to game studios, our Studio Experience learning model means your classmates become your colleagues as you tackle shared projects, like designing a magazine or building a fully playable video game. Collaborative, multidisciplinary, and purpose-driven—the Studio Experience gets you ready for the real world.
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CapstoneYour senior capstone project isn’t just a learning experience or a demonstration of your skills and knowledge, it’s about creating something that you can show employers and be truly proud of. Got big dreams in film? We’ll put you on a team to make one together. Or maybe you want to own your project and go solo—whatever you choose to do, you’ll do it with our full support.
Put the Extra in Extra-Curricular
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Competitions & ConferencesEach year Champlain College faculty and students attend a variety of national and international conferences. From the Montreal International Game Summit to the annual Women in Cyber (WiCyS) conference, we’ll help you stay on the cutting edge of your discipline while networking with experts in your field.
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Entrepreneurs EncouragedGot an idea for a business or an initiative you’re passionate about? Bring us your best pitch. Our Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship supports student startups and has launched businesses like a streetwear clothing brand and a pop-up mini golf rental.
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Leadership ExperienceGet a leg-up on managing teams and knowing what it takes for operations to run smoothly by stepping into a leadership role. From our Eco-Reps who facilitate sustainable living on campus to our resident advisors who make sure you’re living your best life on campus, your jobs here can be transformative experiences.
Let’s Get to Work
92%
Percent of students over the last six years who completed at least 1 internship during their time at Champlain College.
1/3
One third of students who study abroad also intern abroad, meaning more than 100 students completed an international internship in 2019.
90%
Achieved Career Success
of graduates from the Class of 2023 were employed or continuing education six months post-graduation.
The classes I have taken at Champlain go beyond the textbook—they teach things as they happen in the real world. This gave me an edge and allowed me to jump right into the work.
Riley Seith ‘22, Marketing | Stow, MA
More Inside Career Success
Career Outcomes
Providing students with a career-focused and relevant education is Champlain College’s primary mission. A look at the numbers, which are far above national averages, shows that our distinctive approach pays off.
Career Ready
Champlain Ready means you'll have the specific knowledge and deep skills employers demand and the confidence to venture out into the world and create your place in the future.
Experiential Learning
From national conferences to international internships, our hands-on learning opportunities have no boundaries. Turn your coursework into experience as early as your first year, so you can get to work right away.
Career Pathways
Career Pathways match your career goals and interests to our majors and programs, while exploring related careers, course highlights and campus organizations.
Career Collaborative
A career-focused education is meant to be put to the test. Welcome to your full-service, one-stop-shop for finding, landing, and progressing through your dream career.