Where Career and Calling Merge
The Ashland University Career Center for Life Calling exists to empower our students. We ensure that each one receives the education and expertise to make the most of their career-life journey. We offer guidance and resources, establish networks and connections and promote personal and professional growth through jobs, internships and opportunities. Our goal is to prepare students for the amazing life that awaits them after graduation.
We also work with employers, recruiters and professional groups and organizations to find suitable candidates for jobs and internships.
Our team has some of the finest career development experts available. Each of them is ready and waiting to hear from you—reach out so we can work together!
Where Do I Start?
Call our office at 419-207-5064 or email CCLC-AU@ashland.edu. We are located in suite 254 of the Student Center and are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. We’re happy to answer your questions and strategize in the way that works best for you!
Our team has also put together several resources to help guide you on your way.
Contact Information
Zachary McGrain
Executive Director
zmcgrain@ashland.edu
Courtney Farver
Employer Interactions & Student Engagement Coordinator
cfarver@ashland.edu
Brandon Wells
Life Calling Career Coach
bwells8@ashland.edu
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Resources
For Students:
Your Four-Year Plan
Every student should have a four-year plan for their university experience. The Career Center for Life Calling promotes three tracks for students to complete: Career, Calling and Spiritual Formation Leadership. Each track focuses on specific aspects of professional development, while encouraging personalization to fit individual students’ needs.
Below, find the recommended actions and courses to complete each track during your four years at Ashland University, along with steps to take post-graduation.
- First-year students
- Second-year students
- Third-year students
- Fourth-year students
- Alumni and graduate students
Professional Opportunities
Resources
Learn More About Us
We work to empower students to successfully navigate their career-life journey through relationship-building and skill development. Our doors are always open to students seeking guidance, growth and opportunity. Don’t hesitate to reach out to any one of our amazing staff—we’re all ready to help you make the most of your Ashland University experience, and everything that follows!
Student Testimonial
"The Career Center for Life Calling not only offers assistance in resume building, mock interviews, grad school and internships, the office is filled with some of the most genuine people I know. They truly are here for the students and want to help us all succeed."
- Bailey J.