Explore, experience and engage.

Overview

McPherson College is focused on careers.

It’s a focus that begins freshman year and is incorporated across curriculum in the classroom, in service opportunities, and in experiences outside of the classroom. The Career & Experiential Learning office is the hub of this effort engaging students early to begin acquiring the skills for a career and ensuring career placement when they graduate.

The Enterprising MC Student

Enterprising Student Model
ExploreExperienceEngage

Explore

Personal and professional development through exploration.

Field experiences/site visits
Career exploration interviews with area professionals or alumni
Aptitude/interests tests
Career fairs
Advising meetings with faculty
Introductory/Gen Ed courses
Volunteering
Horizon Fund
First Year Seminar

Experience

Learning through reflection of participation and observation
Job shadowing
Mentorships
Student clubs
Conference attendance
Networking events
Pop-up career courses
Service learning
Sophomore and junior seminar courses