Career Development Center - Elizabethtown College

EtownConnectThis unique networking tool will provide opportunities for current Elizabethtown College students to seek assistance from Blue Jay Alumni and friends with their development as young professionals, as well as learn answers to questions about relevant topics within different professional fields. EtownConnect will facilitate meaningful connections for current students and set them up for success in their future careers. Students will be directed to JayWeb to start the process.
What Can I Do With This Major?Learn typical career areas and types of employers that hire in these fields, as well as strategies to make you a more marketable candidate.
Information about internships.Find out about our Wings of Success Internship Program.
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College of Distinction RecognitionElizabethtown College has been recognized for its honorable commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow, and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a unique guide for college-bound students. Specifically, Etown’s Career Development Center has received specialized recognition for its excellence in integrated career exploration, accessible programs and training, and career-centered staff.

We provide assistance to students and alumni in many ways. This includes career exploration for current students and job transitioning for alumni. We also work with employers on recruiting efforts for jobs and internships. We are dedicated to enriching the experience at Elizabethtown College.

Office Hours

Academic Year Hours

Monday- Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Summer Hours

Monday-Thursday | 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM

Friday | 8:00 AM- 12:00PM

Student Appointments

Schedule an appointment with the Career Development Center on Handshake by clicking here

Alumni, please email careerdevelopmentcenter@etown.edu

Presentation Requests

Faculty/Staff

Student Organizations/Groups

Contact the Career Development Center

BSC 201 | careerdevelopmentcenter@etown.edu | 717-361-1206

Handshake is Elizabethtown College's career hub. Use your Elizabethtown College login to access this resource. Handshake can be used for:

Job/Internship Search

Learning about Employers & Connecting with Employers

Registering for Career Development Center Events

Registering for Virtual Employer Events

Schedueling an Appointment with the Career Development Center

Note: Elizabethtown College Career Development Center advertises external events and activities in Handshake as they may be of interest to some members of our community. Sharing information about these events and activities does not indicate sponsorship or endorsement by Elizabethtown College or the Career Development Center. It is the participant's responsibility to apply due diligence, exercise caution when participating, and report any concerns to the Career Development Center at careerdevelopmentcenter@etown.edu.