Career Readiness at Nichols College
Career readiness isn’t just a buzzword at Nichols—it’s a core part of our mission.Here, you’ll get more than a business degree; you’ll graduate prepared to build a fulfilling, successful career.
You’ll study the concepts and theories of your field while developing the leadership skills, industry know-how and confidence you need so you can make your mark—not just after graduation, but throughout your professional life.
Through a blend of business and liberal arts, professional development and networking, and diverse hands-on learning opportunities, career readiness is woven into every part of your experience. From the moment you step on campus, you’ll be empowered to turn everything you learn into action.
Career Benefits of a Nichols College Education
Career Readiness Programs
Career exploration, guidance and soft skill development are embedded throughout your journey at Nichols. From your program of study to our dedicated faculty to a range of special programs and experiences both inside and outside of the classroom, our career-focused environment ensures you graduate with the tools you need to thrive in your chosen field.
Three-Year Professional Development Seminar
Our three-year Professional Development Seminar—a course dedicated to mastering career fundamentals—is part of every student’s experience, as is LEAD 120, our interactive introduction to leadership practice. Both are part of our full suite of professional development offerings and the full Emerging Leaders Program, an immersive co-curricular experience designed to build the professional presence to set students apart.
Career and Professional Development Center
Nichols College Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) offers personalized career coaching, third-party web resources, interview practice, alumni networking opportunities, an annual Career and Internship Fair and employer connections throughout New England and beyond—even help with interview attire.
Beyond the Classroom
Hands-on, experiential learning is a cornerstone of a Nichols education. Students are asked to solve real problems, not just complete classroom exercises. From internships to research, experiential and consulting projects to student-run opportunities, students connect theory with practice.
Campus Leadership Opportunities
Explore your interests and build leadership skills, whether leading initiatives in student government, visiting global companies in an academic club or pursuing a special interest like photography—opportunities available through student involvement. All within a friendly community that supports you and your well-being and belonging.
Career Outcomes
The career readiness skills and experiences Nichols students build don’t just look good on a resume—they deliver measurable results. Every student completes an internship and a research, experiential or consulting project, and every business student earns a professional certification before graduating. These milestones provide a significant advantage when interviewing for a first job, pursuing a promotion or navigating a career change.
Through our career contacts, hands-on employer experiences and alumni network that’s 16,000+ members strong, students engage with professionals and secure meaningful internships across industries.
The outcomes speak for themselves: 95% of recent Nichols College graduates secured employment or entered graduate school within six months of graduation.
Recent alumni have gone on to careers at employers including:
- AAFCPAs
- BlackRock
- Boston Celtics
- CVS Health
- Dell Technologies
- Ernst & Young
- Fidelity Investments
- JP Morgan Chase
- New Balance
- Oracle Corporation
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Raytheon Technologies
Ready to build the career readiness skills that set you apart?
Attend an upcoming admissions event and discover what it means to go beyond business as usual at Nichols College.
