Career and alumni success
We're dedicated to helping you succeed. SCAD students and alumni have lifelong access to career support. Through one-on-one advising, professional development resources, workshops, and connections to career opportunities, our office for career and alumni success will prepare you to become the next industry leader.
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SCAD grads get hired! A 2024 study found that 99% of recent SCAD graduates were employed, pursuing further education, or both within 12 months of graduation.
Prepare for a bright future
The success of our graduates is a testament to the outstanding education and lifelong career support provided by SCAD. Our alumni influence user experience at Google, Netflix, design unique Gucci, and more.
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Set yourself up for success with your career adviser
Your career adviser is your entry point to a wealth of resources and support. From exploring career paths within your major to securing internships, your career adviser is ready to help you with whatever you need to make it in the modern job market.
Ask your adviser about:
- Writing résumés and cover letters
- Creating a portfolio and website
- Honing interview skills
- Networking
- Developing a personal brand
- Negotiating offers
Design your Career Action Plan
Your career adviser will also help you design your Career Action Plan. This is your roadmap to become career ready before graduation.
Upcoming career events
Connect with budding professionals at SCAD Virtual Career Fair
Attend SCAD Virtual Career Fair and connect with top-tier creative talent from all 50 states and more than 100 countries.
Build your professional network at SCAD Virtual Career Fair
Attend SCAD Virtual Career Fair and connect with top-tier creative talent from all 50 states and more than 100 countries.
Savannah, Georgia
Meet your next hire at SCAD Portfolio Day
At SCAD Portfolio Day, employers can directly connect with emerging creative talent through one-on-one sessions to find candidates...
Create your free online portfolio
As a SCAD student or alum, you have access to a free Behance account to build an amazing online portfolio to show off your talents to potential employers.
Find a job or internship
The office for career and alumni success can help you find your next job or internship. Through the exclusive SCAD Career Planner, powered by 12twenty, you also will have access to hundreds of opportunities from companies looking for SCAD talent.
Join the SCAD Alumni Society
SCAD graduates have immediate access to the SCAD Alumni Society. With tons of perks, including lifelong access to advising and a network of more than 50,000 SCAD alumni.
Career and alumni success contact
Contact
Atlanta
404.253.5437
careersatl@scad.edu
Savannah and SCADnow
912.525.4653
careers@scad.edu