JumpStart Your Career Academy Prepares Lincoln Students for Success

Lincoln University’s Career Services has launched JumpStart Your Career Academy, a professional development program to help students prepare for internships, field experiences and job shadowing.

Lincoln University’s Career Services recently launched JumpStart Your Career Academy, a new professional development program designed to prepare students for internships, field experiences and job shadowing. Through a series of interactive workshops, students will gain essential career-readiness skills and have the opportunity to connect with industry professionals.

“The Jumpstart Your Career Academy serves as a professional development program for our students, helping them better understand how to develop soft skills such as emotional intelligence, leadership, career management, professionalism, teamwork, communication and much more, skills that are vital for success in today’s workforce,” said Lincoln University Director of Career Services Paula Clay.

LU Director of Career Services, Paula Clay (center), visits with students during "The World Needs You: Understanding Your Purpose" event on February 5.  

JumpStart Your Career Academy events are held Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Innovation Lounge.

The spring 2025 events include:

• February 5 – The World Needs You: Understanding Your Purpose
• February 19 – Suit-Up Dress for Success
• March 5 – Resume ReVamp: Resume Workshop
• March 26 – Brand to Win: Unlocking Your Path to Career Success
• April 2 – Leadership Panel Discussion
• April 23 – Internship Panel Discussion

The academy will host a graduation luncheon for students who complete a required number of sessions, signifying their preparedness to step into an internship.

The February sessions are especially valuable for students preparing to attend Lincoln’s Spring 2025 Career Expo Week, March 4-6. These workshops will help students refine their resumes, polish their professional image and articulate their personal brand — ensuring they make a strong impression on potential employers.

By participating in JumpStart Your Career Academy, students will gain the skills and confidence needed to transition from the classroom to the workplace successfully. For more information, contact Lincoln University Career Services.