Business & Entrepreneurship Center
Lawrence is forming strategic partnerships with community organizations to develop innovative living-learning spaces where students can collaborate with businesses and non-profits for hands-on experiential learning.
Career Development Resources
Don't know how to start looking for an internship or job? Need help writing a resume or cover letter? Check out these useful guides.
Workshops and Programs
Upcoming events pulled directly from Handshake will appear below.
Wealth Management Academy Info Session 3.13.2026 (Friday, March 13th 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT)
When: Friday, March 13th 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT Location: Virtual Thinking about a career in Wealth Management? Let’s talk.We’re hosting a virtual info session to introduce the Schwab Wealth Management Academy—a 15‑month, full‑time paid program designed to launch your career in financial planning and advice.If you’re a college senior graduating in December or an early‑career candidate curious about wealth management, this session is for you.📅 Virtual Info SessionMarch 13 | 12:00–1:00 PM CST📍 Hosted on Microsoft Teams👉 Join the session here:https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/24381566455631?p=4a34tyyJPlOwirQMXpWhat is the Wealth Management Academy?The Schwab Wealth Management Academy is a fast‑track development program that blends hands‑on experience with structured learning. Participants receive training and support to earn industry licenses (SIE, Series 7, Series 66) and prepare for the CFP® exam, all while gaining real‑world experience within Schwab’s wealth management organization.This is more than a program—it’s a direct path to a long‑term career as a Wealth Advisor.Why attend?During the session, you’ll:Learn what a career in wealth management really looks likeGet an inside look at the Academy experienceHear about upcoming opportunities, including a January 2027 startLearn what makes candidates competitiveHave time for live Q&A📍 Opportunities available in Phoenix, Orlando, and Westlake, TX.Curious, ambitious, and ready to get ahead? We’d love to see you there.Short / High‑Impact Version (Updated)Interested in Wealth Management? Start here.Join our March 13 virtual info session to learn about the Schwab Wealth Management Academy—a 15‑month, full‑time program designed to prepare you for a career as a Wealth Advisor and CFP®.📅 March 13 | 12–1 PM CST💻 Hosted on Microsoft Teams🎓 Ideal for December grads & seniors👉 Join here:https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/24381566455631?p=4a34tyyJPlOwirQMXpCome learn, ask questions, and see if this path is right for you.Citizens Spotlight: Internships & Standing Out in a Competitive Environment (Tuesday, March 24th 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT)
When: Tuesday, March 24th 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT Location: Virtual 📣 Calling all Sophomores!Please join us for a virtual session focused on summer internship opportunities within investment banking and how to successfully navigate the recruiting process.Our Junior Banker Development Team will lead the discussion, sharing insights on current industry trends and highlighting the skills and experiences that help candidates stand out in competitive recruiting environments. Students will also learn more about Citizens’ 2027 Investment Banking Summer Analyst program and upcoming recruiting process and timeline.This event is the final Citizens Spotlight session of the season, and we look forward to engaging with students as we close out our virtual recruiting series.From Liberal Arts to the Business World (Wednesday, March 25th 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT)
When: Wednesday, March 25th 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT Location: Virtual Join AlphaSights for a panel discussion on how to use your Liberal Arts background in the business world. *Please note that you must register through Zoom in order to receive the link to attend the virtual event.
Internship Spotlight
Lawrence has existing partnerships with local and national arts organizations, such as:
Breakthrough is a strategic transportation partner empowering shippers with data, technology, and market knowledge to reduce cost, create fair partnerships, and improve transportation network efficiency and sustainability. They've hired interns from Lawrence multiple times over the past several summers.
Explore more internship opportunities with existing partners.
Relevant Student Organizations
Joining a student organization can connect you with peers with similar interests and goals. Get involved, learn, experience, and give back.
- Rabbit Gallery
Alumni Connections
Alumni can offer invaluable insights into your fields of interest and provide career advice to help you reach your goals.
These Lawrence alumni are currently working in the visual or performing arts:
- Briana Faulkes '19, DEI/ESG Program Manager at Ellucian
- Ryan Aiello '18, HR Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Hoa Huynh '19, Finance Controller, Cost & Performance Management at ING
Connect with Lawrence Alumni on LUAA on LinkedIn for an informational interview.
Professional Associations
Professional associations are a great source of field-specific information, career path ideas, and networking contacts. Examples of associations for visual and performing artists: