»Panther Professional Development Program

Your on-campus job at Chapman University is more than just a paycheck; it's a powerful launchpad for your future career. The Panther Professional Development Program helps you transform your work experience into valuable skills employers seek.

Why Join the Panther Professional Development Program?

In today's competitive job market, standing out is key. This program is designed to give you a clear advantage. Employers value a wide range of professional skills, including communication, critical thinking, and professionalism, as outlined by the NACE Career Readiness Competencies. You can explore and develop these through the Panther Professional Development Program.

Gain Essential Skills

Develop the NACE Career Readiness Competencies — the critical skills employers look for, like communication, critical thinking and professionalism.

Enhance Your Resume

Translate the skills and experiences gained through the program into impactful resume and job application materials.

Unlock Future Opportunities

Leverage your on-campus experience as a direct springboard for internships and post-graduation jobs.

Become a Top Candidate

Distinguish yourself from other applicants with tangible proof of your professional growth and readiness.

Showcase Your Credentials

Earn a certificate from us, an HR certificate and a LinkedIn badge to validate your skills and showcase your professional growth to employers.

How It Works | Developing Key Competencies

The Panther Professional Development Program focuses on integrating the NACE Career Readiness Competencies into your on-campus work experience. You'll complete at least one to two milestones from each category, transforming your daily tasks into opportunities for skill-building.

Jonluke Choto

Class of 2026

"The Panther Career Development Program was an amazing way to develop important skills while working my on-campus job. The variety of career competencies and ways to complete them really gave me the opportunity to challenge myself in new ways. I learned a lot by participating and strengthened my confidence in new areas that are applicable to today's competitive job market. I'm glad I took the initiative to pursue it and recommend others do the same!"

Charles Conner

Class of 2027

"The Panther Career Development Program allowed me to apply what I was learning in the classroom to real challenges in my on-campus job. I developed an automated scheduling system using my technical skills, gaining hands-on experience in software development while directly supporting my team. It gave me the chance to put my knowledge into practice in a production environment and build solutions that solved real problems. Through the program, I strengthened both my technical abilities and my professional skills in areas like teamwork, problem-solving, and professionalism."

Get Started

Ready to amplify your on-campus experience and prepare for your future career? Speak with your on-campus supervisor about participating in the Panther Professional Development Program. Share this program with your immediate on-campus supervisor and build your resume with impressive skills.

Don't have an on-campus job? Look for on-campus job descriptions that indicate they are eligible for the Panther Professional Development Program.

On-Campus Student Employment

Career & Professional Development

Phone: (714) 997-6942

Email: career@chapman.edu

Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Drop-In Hours

If you don't have an appointment, you can swing by the Career House to meet with a fellow student Peer Career Advisor during Drop-In Hours.

View the Drop-In schedule »

Appointments

Both virtual and in-person career appointments are available for students and alumni.

Schedule career appointments via Handshake »

Events

Explore upcoming career events on Handshake or events.chapman.edu

Links

Meet the Team »
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Career Blog »

Address
Career House
342 N. Glassell
Orange, CA 92866

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