Grinnell’s Center for Careers, Life, and Service (CLS) will work with you to design a life that encompasses your personal, professional, and civic ambitions.

The Navigator features tools, resources, and helpful advice and information to help you with planning and pursuing your goals.

December 2024 Issue

CLS Summer Internship Funding Program

Spring 2025 dates and deadlines have been updated!

Check our upcoming events list for info sessions & tabling opportunities.

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London Business & Finance Internship Program

Summer 2025

Information for the 2025 Summer Program is updated! Read about who is eligible, the benefits of an internship abroad, deadlines, what's included, and what you, the student-intern, are responsible for. All this and more can be answered at the link below.

Winter Break Appointments with CLS Advisers available

Please be aware that the CLS will be closed from December 23rd to January 2nd, 2025.

However, don't let this stop you from accessing the support you need! Advisers are available for both in-person and virtual appointments for the remainder of the break.

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13 Ways to Stay Engaged During Break Periods

Check out these ideas to continue to explore and build on your interests during the winter break. Jumpstart thinking about your options; consider scheduling a meeting with your CLS Advisor virtually to brainstorm.

Publications & Presentations on Résumé/CV 's

If you’ve published or presented work–often from research experience–be sure to properly show it off on your application materials!

Learn more on what to include.

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CLS Resource Spotlight

Mentoring Civic Engagement

This resource is designed to help mentors and students engage deeply with their civic activities, whether as volunteers, activists, or community collaborators. By reflecting thoughtfully on various stages of engagement, advisers may guide students toward meaningful, transformative experiences that also foster critical self-awareness.

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Experiential Learning

While the Center for Careers, Life, and Service (CLS) is not a placement service, we can offer resources and guidance to help you explore, connect with, and navigate potential volunteer, internship, or practicum opportunities that align with your personal or academic goals.

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