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Our Programs

Empowering Students for Lifelong Career Success

The Bastian Family Center for Career Success empowers Knox College students and alumni to navigate their professional journeys with confidence, purpose, and resilience. Rooted in the liberal arts tradition, we provide personalized guidance, experiential learning opportunities, and strategic connections that prepare students for meaningful careers and lifelong success.

Through collaboration with faculty, employers, and alumni, we foster a dynamic community that champions curiosity, adaptability, and the pursuit of impactful work in an ever-evolving world.

Career Advising

Individualized support for resumes, cover letters, personal statements, and interview preparation, along with job and internship search strategies to help students launch confidently into their next step.

Career Resources

Self-guided tools to advance career development, including sample resumes, networking tips, ATS-friendly resume optimization, What Can I Do With This Major?, and access to professional attire through the on-campus Career Closet and Knox Career Wardrobe.

On-Campus Employment

Flexible campus roles provide valuable professional experience, skill development, and community connection—allowing students to learn by doing while balancing their academic commitments.

Experiential Opportunities

    • KnoXTreks & Professional Development – KnoXTreks provides students and employers a curated career exploration experience to connect and develop meaningful relationships for post-graduate success and obtain sustainable employment within their industry. Students also experience workshops for professional development, designed to build core employability skills through guidance from staff, faculty, and alumni.

    • KnoXCorps – Students collaborate with local nonprofits on community impact projects.

    • KnoXPloration – Short-term, project-based experiences that give students real-world exposure while building their professional portfolio.

Business Intensive Seminar

A four-day summer seminar providing foundational business knowledge. Students work through case studies, analyze real-world challenges, and develop critical skills—preparing them to thrive in any industry.

Every Knox student’s story is unique, and our center is here to meet them where they are—empowering them to confidently take the next step in their professional journey.