Connecting Liberal Arts Education to the Workplace
The Bard Career Development Office empowers students to explore fields of interest through self-reflection, community connection, and experiential learning. This process helps students identify career paths that align with their skills, interests, and values. Our guidance spans the entire student journey, from enrollment through post-graduation. Schedule an Appointment Now
Sunday, February 1, 2026 – Friday, March 27, 2026 Online Event
Prestigious Technical Theater Internship Award for Bard Students!
$3,000 - Traveling Award: Intern or assistantship with a professional, theater, company, or designer (students will need to find an internship in this field)
$2,000 - Intern with SummerScape: Students must have an internship secured with either SummerScape or an outside organization to be considered for the funding award.
Application is Open from Sunday, February 1 to Friday, March 27 Click Here to Apply **Interviews will be held on campus in April 2026
Contact: Career Developement Phone: 845-758-7539 E-mail: [email protected]
3/11
Wednesday
Online Event
Community Action Award Summer 2026
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 – Monday, April 6, 2026 Online Event
Applications are currently being accepted for the Summer 2026 Community Action Award cycle until April 6, 2026.
Early Decision Deadline - March 13, 2026
The Center for Civic Engagement and the Career Development Office provide qualifying students with Community Action Awards each summer to support them as they pursue community-facing and public-oriented internships. CAAs provide funding for participation in unpaid (or underpaid, depending on the applicant pool) internships that address issues impacting traditionally underserved populations around the world.
Each award application is reviewed by a Selection Committee composed of faculty and staff members. Awards typically range from $1,500 to $4,000 (depending on availability of funding) to support student efforts to engage with communities locally, nationally, and internationally.
Contact: Career Developement Phone: 845-758-7539 E-mail: [email protected]
3/11
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT/GMT-4 Bertelsmann Campus Center, Lobby
Bard Graduate Program Fair
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT/GMT-4 Bertelsmann Campus Center, Lobby
Meet and Speak with the Admissions Reps from Bard College Graduate Programs Learn about the academic programs, application timelines, and options to continue your education at Bard. Open to all class years and majors! https://www.bard.edu/graduate/
Supported by Bard Graduate Programs & Career Development
Contact: Career Developement Phone: 845-758-7539 E-mail: [email protected]
Friday, March 27, 2026 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT/GMT-4 Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room
Meet employers and explore opportunities in the following fields: Arts and Museums; Media, Film, Communications; Gender Equity and Social Justice; Energy and Sustainability; Public Health and Neurobehavioral Support; Education and Summer Camps; Conservation and Recreation; U.S. Government and Public Policy; and Finance, Business, and Nonprofit and Community Support.
What Else?
Free LinkedIn Photo Booth
Learn About Internship Funding @ Bard
Enter to Win Raffle Prizes
Please Dress Business Casual and Bring Your Updated Resume.
Contact: Career Developement Phone: 845-758-7539 E-mail: [email protected]
The CDO offers personalized, one-on-one advising for Bard students and alumni/ae. Together, we work towards identifying your skills, interests, and goals to build out a career strategy aligned with your path.
CDO Events + Workshops
We host 50+ events each year to support students in exploring potential career paths, developing professional skills, and providing opportunities to engage with alumni/ae and employers.
Connect with 1,500+ Bard Alumni/ae through the Bard Career Network, powered by PeopleGrove. Explore career paths, find mentorship, and receive real advice from Bardians working in your field of interest.
This site serves as our primary online job board. It's also a one-stop shop for our digital resources, upcoming events, and scheduling appointments. Students can access their Handshake account by logging in with their @bard.edu email address.
BardWorks is a curated professional development conference connecting students with alumni/ae and industry professionals through workshops, panels, and networking events, fostering career readiness and confidence for life after Bard.
CDO is a resource for general graduate school information. Students are also encouraged to work with faculty and academic advisers for program-specific graduate school advising.