{"id":119,"date":"2023-09-19T13:08:53","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T17:08:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/internships\/?page_id=119"},"modified":"2025-08-26T13:02:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T17:02:21","slug":"vandiver-center-for-career-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/internships\/","title":{"rendered":"Vandiver Center for Career Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Vandiver Center for Career Development (VCCD) supports Queens students in everything from career exploration, internships, and jobs to graduate school planning. We use a holistic approach to prepare students for their future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that 100% of Queens undergraduates complete an internship? That\u2019s right! Internships allow you to apply what you\u2019ve learned in the classroom in a real-life setting. These are what an internship can do for you:<\/p>\n\n\n  \n<div class=\"article-grid article-grid--default article-grid--default-column \">\n  <div class=\"article-grid__inner grid\">\n          <div class=\"article-grid__item\">\n                                  \n  \n<component\n  is=\"article\"\n  class=\"article article--break-default\"\n>\n        \n<component is=\"context\" class=\"context context--xsmall context--dark \">\n      <div class=\"context__subheading\">Help you determine your interests<\/div>\n        <\/component><\/component>      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"article-grid__item\">\n                \n  \n<component\n  is=\"article\"\n  class=\"article article--break-default\"\n>\n        \n<component is=\"context\" class=\"context context--xsmall context--dark \">\n      <div class=\"context__subheading\">Learn new skills<\/div>\n        <\/component><\/component>      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"article-grid__item\">\n                \n  \n<component\n  is=\"article\"\n  class=\"article article--break-default\"\n>\n        \n<component is=\"context\" class=\"context context--xsmall context--dark \">\n      <div class=\"context__subheading\">Make connections with industry professionals<\/div>\n        <\/component><\/component>      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"article-grid__item\">\n                \n  \n<component\n  is=\"article\"\n  class=\"article article--break-default\"\n>\n        \n<component is=\"context\" class=\"context context--xsmall context--dark \">\n      <div class=\"context__subheading\">Learn more about the industry<\/div>\n        <\/component><\/component>      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"article-grid__item\">\n                \n  \n<component\n  is=\"article\"\n  class=\"article article--break-default\"\n>\n        \n<component is=\"context\" class=\"context context--xsmall context--dark \">\n      <div class=\"context__subheading\">Develop an impressive resume<\/div>\n        <\/component><\/component>      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"article-grid__item\">\n                \n  \n<component\n  is=\"article\"\n  class=\"article article--break-default\"\n>\n        \n<component is=\"context\" class=\"context context--xsmall context--dark \">\n      <div class=\"context__subheading\">Practice real world application of skills<\/div>\n        <\/component><\/component>      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By developing relationships with employers, we develop programs and courses aligned with what employers want. Our career coaches are experts in the top industries and provide specialized career services. As a result, students are able to see how their skills, desires, and goals line up with the latest industry trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are some of the programs and curricula we offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employer taught professional development curriculum. Students are taught by university relations recruiters and learning\/development professionals representing Novant Health, Duke Energy, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industry-specific networking events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employer mock interviews.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employer collaborations on career prep workshops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industry-specific coaching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We serve not only undergrads and graduate students but also Queens alumni. In fact, alums receive services for life at no cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n  \n<component\n  class=\"accordion\"\n  is=\"accordion\"\n  v-slot=\"accordion\"\n      :single=\"1\"\n  >\n      <article class=\"accordion__panel\" data-accordion-panel>\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__header\">\n        <button\n            class=\"accordion__button\"\n            data-accordion-button\n            :aria-expanded=\"accordion.active.includes(0) ? true : false\"\n            @click=\"accordion.toggleActive(0, $event)\"\n        >\n          Top Organizations Employing Queens Graduates\n          <span class=\"accordion__arrow-btn\">\n                  <svg class=\"\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 10 6\" viewBox=\"0 0 10 6\">\n      <path d=\"M.3.3c.4-.4 1-.4 1.4 0L5 3.6 8.3.3c.4-.4 1-.4 1.4 0 .4.4.4 1 0 1.4l-4 4c-.4.4-1 .4-1.4 0l-4-4C-.1 1.3-.1.7.3.3z\" style=\"fill-rule:evenodd; clip-rule:evenodd;\" \/>\n    <\/svg>\n  \n          <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <div\n        class=\"accordion__window\"\n        data-accordion-window\n      >\n        <div\n          class=\"accordion__content\"\n          data-accordion-content\n        >\n          <div class=\"wysiwyg\">\n  <p>Accenture, Ally, American Red Cross, Atrium Health, Bank of America, Beasley Media, Charlotte Observer, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets, City of Charlotte, Continental Tires, Duke Energy, Ernst &amp; Young, ESPN, Fox Sports, Google, Goldman Sachs, KPMG, Lowe\u2019s Companies, Maersk, NASCAR, NBC, Novant, PwC, TIAA, UBS, Wells Fargo, YMCA<\/p>\n\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/article>\n      <article class=\"accordion__panel\" data-accordion-panel>\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__header\">\n        <button\n            class=\"accordion__button\"\n            data-accordion-button\n            :aria-expanded=\"accordion.active.includes(1) ? 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true : false\"\n            @click=\"accordion.toggleActive(3, $event)\"\n        >\n          Graduate Student Data (Based on Class of 2024)\n          <span class=\"accordion__arrow-btn\">\n                  <svg class=\"\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 10 6\" viewBox=\"0 0 10 6\">\n      <path d=\"M.3.3c.4-.4 1-.4 1.4 0L5 3.6 8.3.3c.4-.4 1-.4 1.4 0 .4.4.4 1 0 1.4l-4 4c-.4.4-1 .4-1.4 0l-4-4C-.1 1.3-.1.7.3.3z\" style=\"fill-rule:evenodd; clip-rule:evenodd;\" \/>\n    <\/svg>\n  \n          <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <div\n        class=\"accordion__window\"\n        data-accordion-window\n      >\n        <div\n          class=\"accordion__content\"\n          data-accordion-content\n        >\n          <div class=\"wysiwyg\">\n  <p>96% of our graduate students agree that their master\u2019s degree significantly helped them achieve their planned career changes or advancement goals.<\/p>\n<p>93% of our graduate students agree that completing a master&#8217;s degree at Queens increased their workplace confidence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Companies represented in Class of 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A &amp; E Networks, Aetna, Ally, Atrium Health, AvidXchange, Bank of America, Beasley Media Group, Blumenthal Performing Arts, Charlotte Mecklenburg School System, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry, Citibank, Collins Aerospace, Continental Tires, Cushman &amp; Wakefield, Duke Energy, Duke University Health System, EY, Jeld-Wen, Lowe\u2019s Companies, Maersk, Mecklenburg County, Novant Health, NYU Langone Hospital, OrthoCarolina, Pfizer, Red Ventures, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Vanguard, Wells Fargo, Wray Ward<\/p>\n\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/article>\n  <\/component>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/quengage.queens.edu\/events?group_ids=35468\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">our events<\/a> designed to help you advance your career, from expert panels to networking events and everything in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-instagram  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/queenscareers\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12,4.622c2.403,0,2.688,0.009,3.637,0.052c0.877,0.04,1.354,0.187,1.671,0.31c0.42,0.163,0.72,0.358,1.035,0.673 c0.315,0.315,0.51,0.615,0.673,1.035c0.123,0.317,0.27,0.794,0.31,1.671c0.043,0.949,0.052,1.234,0.052,3.637 s-0.009,2.688-0.052,3.637c-0.04,0.877-0.187,1.354-0.31,1.671c-0.163,0.42-0.358,0.72-0.673,1.035 c-0.315,0.315-0.615,0.51-1.035,0.673c-0.317,0.123-0.794,0.27-1.671,0.31c-0.949,0.043-1.233,0.052-3.637,0.052 s-2.688-0.009-3.637-0.052c-0.877-0.04-1.354-0.187-1.671-0.31c-0.42-0.163-0.72-0.358-1.035-0.673 c-0.315-0.315-0.51-0.615-0.673-1.035c-0.123-0.317-0.27-0.794-0.31-1.671C4.631,14.688,4.622,14.403,4.622,12 s0.009-2.688,0.052-3.637c0.04-0.877,0.187-1.354,0.31-1.671c0.163-0.42,0.358-0.72,0.673-1.035 c0.315-0.315,0.615-0.51,1.035-0.673c0.317-0.123,0.794-0.27,1.671-0.31C9.312,4.631,9.597,4.622,12,4.622 M12,3 C9.556,3,9.249,3.01,8.289,3.054C7.331,3.098,6.677,3.25,6.105,3.472C5.513,3.702,5.011,4.01,4.511,4.511 c-0.5,0.5-0.808,1.002-1.038,1.594C3.25,6.677,3.098,7.331,3.054,8.289C3.01,9.249,3,9.556,3,12c0,2.444,0.01,2.751,0.054,3.711 c0.044,0.958,0.196,1.612,0.418,2.185c0.23,0.592,0.538,1.094,1.038,1.594c0.5,0.5,1.002,0.808,1.594,1.038 c0.572,0.222,1.227,0.375,2.185,0.418C9.249,20.99,9.556,21,12,21s2.751-0.01,3.711-0.054c0.958-0.044,1.612-0.196,2.185-0.418 c0.592-0.23,1.094-0.538,1.594-1.038c0.5-0.5,0.808-1.002,1.038-1.594c0.222-0.572,0.375-1.227,0.418-2.185 C20.99,14.751,21,14.444,21,12s-0.01-2.751-0.054-3.711c-0.044-0.958-0.196-1.612-0.418-2.185c-0.23-0.592-0.538-1.094-1.038-1.594 c-0.5-0.5-1.002-0.808-1.594-1.038c-0.572-0.222-1.227-0.375-2.185-0.418C14.751,3.01,14.444,3,12,3L12,3z M12,7.378 c-2.552,0-4.622,2.069-4.622,4.622S9.448,16.622,12,16.622s4.622-2.069,4.622-4.622S14.552,7.378,12,7.378z M12,15 c-1.657,0-3-1.343-3-3s1.343-3,3-3s3,1.343,3,3S13.657,15,12,15z M16.804,6.116c-0.596,0-1.08,0.484-1.08,1.08 s0.484,1.08,1.08,1.08c0.596,0,1.08-0.484,1.08-1.08S17.401,6.116,16.804,6.116z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Vandiver Center for Career Development (VCCD) supports Queens students in everything from career exploration, internships, and jobs to graduate school planning. 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