CCAD Alumni
Our relationship doesn’t end when we shake hands at graduation.
At CCAD, we want you to stay connected to the family and resources you developed during your time here. Our alumni exhibit work in our galleries, share insights with current students and use CCAD as a career-building resource. Stay in the loop with CCAD News.
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Get Involved
There are so many great ways to get involved as a CCAD alum. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities that include from on-campus mentorships, guest speaking and events around the country. Have a new idea for how you can be involved? Fill out this form and let us know how you’d like to stay connected with campus.
Alumni Awards
Each year, CCAD invites alumni to nominate Columbus College of Art & Design notable alumni for the Alumni Award for Excellence. We’re looking for CCAD graduates who have used their artistic excellence to create a significant impact on the everyday life of people and communities.
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Career Services
Whether you’re looking for a new job, hiring new talent or just needing some advice, the Career Services Office is here and available for both current students and CCAD alumni.
Check out our job board
Our alumni are invited to use the online job service at ccadcareers.com to find and post jobs. When registering for this service for the first time, please enter “alumni” as your student ID.
We're here to help.
If you're interested in finding a new job, thinking about going to graduate school, or are looking for interns or new hires, let us know.
If you’re looking for a new job, the Careers Services staff is here to meet with you one on one to get you fully prepared. We can help you review your career goals and objectives, develop an overall strategy to identify and apply for positions that meet those goals and prepare your application materials (cover letter, resume and more). CCAD also provides workshops and offers guidance to accessing the proper resources. Contact us at 614.222.4045 to schedule a job search assistance meeting in person or by phone.
Career Services offers workshops on finding a graduate program for you and making your application stand out. Our resource center, located in the Career Services Office (on the first floor of the Design Studios on Broad Street), is fully stocked with grad school catalogs and application materials. The staff will work closely with you to develop a strategy for the schools you want to apply to. To find residencies, we also recommend checking out the Alliance of Artist Communities.
Looking for interns or new hires? Each year, CCAD hosts recruiting events to help our students find positions that best fit their passions and provide rewarding experiences. These are wonderful opportunities for you to give back to your alma mater by offering job or internship opportunities to current students. Email careers@ccad.edu to add your contact information to our event invite list.
Dates and Deadlines
June 1: Alumni nominations application opens
June 30: Alumni nominations application closes
September 29th: Artist application deadline for the Fall 2017 Art Fair
December 2nd: Fall 2017 Art Fair