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Alumni

Whether you're a recent graduate or an established professional seeking a new path, Champlain¡¯s Career Collaborative is your lifelong career partner, dedicated to supporting alumni at every career stage.

Every Step, Every Milestone

The Career Collaborative team is with you, all career long.

Whether you’re an alumni looking to hire Champlain graduates or you’re seeking help with your current job search, we have resources to help you.

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Work in Vermont and receive student loan repayment!

The Green Mountain Job and Retention Program provides up to $5,000 in student loan repayment for 2024 graduates from Vermont-based colleges and universities who commit to live and work in Vermont for at least two years.

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Career Support for Alumni

Champlain College alumni are the backbone of the College community. We strive to support our alumni by providing opportunities for professional development, networking, and job search resources. Here are some ways that we can support your continued pursuit of career success!

  • Is your resume out of date? Make sure you’re updating it on a regular basis and following the basic Resume Writing Guidelines. Also, to really make your resume stand our, be sure that you:

    1. Tailor it to the job you are applying for by including your qualifications for the position right up at the top of your resume.
    2. Begin your phrases with action verbs and quantify (use percentages, frequencies, duration, amounts, etc.) to show the measurable results of your work.
    3. Include industry-related key words throughout your resume, and lastly,
    4. Highlight your accomplishments! The resume is the place to show off what you’ve achieved!

    Champlain College Career Coaches will review your updated resume when feasible. We do not write resumes, but we will provide you with feedback on your draft resume if you would like. You may e-mail your resume and a copy of the job posting you are applying for, if applicable, to careercollaborative@champlain.edu. Turnaround time is usually up to ten days, depending on student needs at the time of your request.

  • Alumni are always welcome to join us for career events. “Like” us on Facebook or view our calendar of events.

    Other Career Collaborative Resources Available to Alumni

    • Candid Career Video Clips: Check out these quick video tips?on a wide variety of career topics.
    • Social Media & Mobile Apps: Access career information on the go with career apps such as Job Compass, Job Finder, LinkedIn and Indeed.
  • If you are considering a career change, you may identify interests and skills by means of online resources:

    Champlain College Career Coaches provide career advising support to alumni by means of 30 minute virtual meeting, phone, or in-person appointments when career coaches have availability (usually summer months and during winter and spring holiday breaks).

    If you need immediate or more in-depth support, we can help you find a professional fee-for-service career counselor who may be able to help you navigate career changes you are considering. Feel free to e-mail us at careercollaborative@champlain.edu if you would like to schedule a phone, virtual, or in-person appointment¡ªor if you would like us to send you contact information for career counselors who have helped other alumni. If you would like to recommend a career counselor who has successfully supported you, we would love to have your recommendations as well.

    • Stay in touch; connect with the Alumni Office today!
    • Is your company hiring? Advertise available positions for FREE on Handshake.
    • We are always looking for alumni to help us support current students. If you would like to volunteer to conduct mock interviews (including mock phone interviews), be a panelist at one of our career events, or be available to speak with a student about career opportunities in your field, please e-mail us at careercollaborative@champlain.edu.
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Our alumni play a crucial role in shaping the future for our students. Discover the meaningful ways you can positively impact students lives.

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Pathways to Advanced Degrees

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    Champlain has admission agreements with New York University, New York Law School, and Vermont Law School. Champlain established these agreements in order to give students seamless opportunities to continue their studies.

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Career Collaborative

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