Welcome to Career Services

The college's Career Services team aims to empower CCA students and alumni with the tools and skills needed to launch their creative career aspirations.

Through access to professional job search assistance CCA students and recent alumni gain the practical skills and confidence necessary to thrive as professional artists, writers, and designers.

Our staff provides personal attention and tailored workshops on topics ranging from job search, networking, preparing a winning résumé to interviewing and building artist business skills.

CCA students often choose pursue their education at prestigious institutions.

Did You Know?

CCA’s annual Career Expo attracts approximately 50 of the Bay Area’s top design, architecture, and creative organizations?

CCA’s alumni have been employed at some of the most exciting and innovative companies and organizations—Leapfrog, Yahoo!, Williams-Sonoma, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art—and have embarked on successful entrepreneurial businesses. Read more »

Professional Development at CCA

In partnership with the college’s academic programs, Career Services prepares students to compete in today’s workforce by making available these additional professional development opportunities:

• Internship connections
• Industry presentations
• Professional development workshops
• An annual Career Expo for jobs and internships
• Professional practice courses
• Sponsored studios

Contact Career Services

Visit the Career Services resources area in 80 Carolina on the San Francisco campus to research creative careers and access key information. Be sure to read the student FAQ for additional information.

Please contact the Careers Services Office with any questions about our valuable services:

For General Inquiries:
careerservices@cca.edu

Olivia Martinez
Director of Career Services
415.703.9575
omartinez@cca.edu

Amanda Simons
Career Services Associate
415.703.9596
asimons@cca.edu

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