Career Development Resources
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Workshops and Programs
Upcoming events pulled directly from Handshake will appear below.
FBI Resource Planning Office Information Session (Tuesday, September 16th 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT)
When: Tuesday, September 16th 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT This information session will provide students with an opportunity to learn more about the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Resource Planning Office (RPO). RPO is in search of exceptionally talented and highly motivated candidates with a passion for service to fill Business Analyst and IT Specialist roles within the division. RPO’s collegiate recruitment efforts are separate from general FBI recruitment efforts due to the division’s unique responsibilities within the organization. The Resource Planning Office is the FBI’s corporate office and internal consulting core, positioned perfectly at the intersection of business operations, law enforcement, and the intelligence community. RPO drives innovation and enables efficient and effective FBI business operations, thereby ensuring that investigative personnel have the resources necessary to protect the American People. More specifically, RPO manages the FBI’s $6+ billion personnel budget and strategic planning processes; crafts internal policy; designs business intelligence tools; automates and re-engineers business processes; and provides project-based management consulting services to senior executives from across the FBI.FBI Resource Planning Office Information Session (Thursday, September 18th 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT)
When: Thursday, September 18th 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT This information session will provide students with an opportunity to learn more about the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Resource Planning Office (RPO). RPO is in search of exceptionally talented and highly motivated candidates with a passion for service to fill Business Analyst and IT Specialist roles within the division. RPO’s collegiate recruitment efforts are separate from general FBI recruitment efforts due to the division’s unique responsibilities within the organization. The Resource Planning Office is the FBI’s corporate office and internal consulting core, positioned perfectly at the intersection of business operations, law enforcement, and the intelligence community. RPO drives innovation and enables efficient and effective FBI business operations, thereby ensuring that investigative personnel have the resources necessary to protect the American People. More specifically, RPO manages the FBI’s $6+ billion personnel budget and strategic planning processes; crafts internal policy; designs business intelligence tools; automates and re-engineers business processes; and provides project-based management consulting services to senior executives from across the FBI.FBI Resource Planning Office Information Session (Monday, September 22nd 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT)
When: Monday, September 22nd 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT This information session will provide students with an opportunity to learn more about the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Resource Planning Office (RPO). RPO is in search of exceptionally talented and highly motivated candidates with a passion for service to fill Business Analyst and IT Specialist roles within the division. RPO’s collegiate recruitment efforts are separate from general FBI recruitment efforts due to the division’s unique responsibilities within the organization. The Resource Planning Office is the FBI’s corporate office and internal consulting core, positioned perfectly at the intersection of business operations, law enforcement, and the intelligence community. RPO drives innovation and enables efficient and effective FBI business operations, thereby ensuring that investigative personnel have the resources necessary to protect the American People. More specifically, RPO manages the FBI’s $6+ billion personnel budget and strategic planning processes; crafts internal policy; designs business intelligence tools; automates and re-engineers business processes; and provides project-based management consulting services to senior executives from across the FBI.
Internship Spotlight
Lawrence has existing partnerships with local and national arts organizations, such as:

Bread for the World equips people to write personal letters and emails, meet with their members of Congress, and to work with others to end hunger. Working through churches, campuses, and other organizations, we engage people in organized advocacy. For the past several years, BftW has offered a Lawrence-Funded Internship for a Lawrence intern.
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.
- Lawrence University Community Council (LUCC)
- Judicial Board
- LU Model United Nations
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 communications, journalism, or the written arts:
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Margaret Schmidt ‘12, Attorney, Office of Civil Rights at the US Department of Education
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Sarah Gettel ‘14, Grants & Capacity Consultant at Sarah Gettel, LLC
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Elizabeth Shimek ‘12, Senior Legal Counsel, Campaign Finance at Campaign Legal Center
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 government, law, and international affairs professionals: