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Career Advancement Center
Whether you are a current or former SIPA (School of International and Public Affairs) student or an employer seeking to recruit world class talent, the Career Advancement Center (CAC) is here to help! Through career advising, professional development workshops, career events, recruitment and employer outreach programs, and networking opportunities, the Career Advancement Center provides students and alumni with the necessary tools to successfully manage their professional development throughout their careers.
Career Resources
Federal Employment Resources for the SIPA Community
SIPA's Career Advancement Center (CAC) is closely monitoring the uncertain and rapidly changing landscape in the US federal government and post-USAID workforce. Here is a collection of events and resources to help our community of students and alumni understand what’s happening, identify opportunities, and explore options.
2023 Highlights
5,300+
Internships and full-time postings on SIPA Connect, our internal job board
100+
Employer information sessions held
13
Presidential Management Fellow finalists
2,000+
Hours of available advising appointments (including for alumni, who have lifelong access to the office)
45
Countries where the class of 2023 graduates are reported working
CAC provides students and alumni with 45-minute advising appointments, the SIPA Career Coaching (SIPACC) Program, and Professional Development workshops to further their career search. Learn more »
Get access to general career fact sheets, career overviews, lists of employers by sector, tips for international students, and sample resumes and cover letters, as well as online databases, paid subscriptions. Learn more »
Internships are an integral part of the student experience at SIPA. Learn more »
Get access to thousands of job and internship postings in SIPA Connect and get information on on-campus jobs in departments Columbia-wide. Learn more »
See where SIPA alumni have gone to work after graduation. Learn more »
Get quick answers to some of the Career Advancement Center's most commonly-asked questions. Learn more »
Career
Employer Partnerships
Get information on recruitment, hiring, workshops, and posting jobs with SIPA, the world's most global public policy school. The Career Advancement Center looks forward to partnering with our employers in this important initiative.