One of Lawrence University's most popular and multi-faceted career communities. Explore the wide world of Business and the exciting world of Entrepreneurship in this career community.

Business is a broad term encompassing careers in consulting, finance, banking, real estate, business operations, management, marketing, human resources, and insurance. Entrepreneurship also encompasses a wide range of careers, but generally refers to identifying a need and starting a business or enterprise to fill that void. Roles in a “start-up” environment can span many industries and job functions.  A common factor in entrepreneurial careers is fast-paced, ambiguous environments where you move rapidly from idea to action. 

Business & Entrepreneurship students working on business pitch with advisors in B&E Center Board Room

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.

Meet with Grace Kutney, the dedicated advisor for the business and entrepreneurship community.

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Already joined the BE career community? Go to the BE Resource Portal. You'll also find career-specific resources related to business and entrepreneurship, such as consulting, finance, sports administration, investment banking, human resources, marketing and more!

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.

Lawrence students won first place at The Pitch. They are posing with their trophy.

Workshops and Programs

Upcoming events pulled directly from Handshake will appear below. 

  • Citi 2026 Freshmen Discovery Program (Tuesday, May 19th 2026, 9:00 am EDT - Thursday, May 21st 2026, 3:00 pm EDT)

    Tue, 04/14/2026 - 1:44pm
    When: Tuesday, May 19th 2026, 9:00 am EDT - Thursday, May 21st 2026, 3:00 pm EDT Location: Virtual Are you a first-year college student and interested in exploring a career in financial services? Citi’s Freshman Discovery Program is a virtual workshop series dedicated to helping students discover their unique career path, gain technical knowledge, and kickoff their early career planning. Selected students will join Citi’s Early Career team to attend virtual workshops, chats with senior leaders, and network with business professionals. ​  We want to hear from you if...​  You are a first-year student currently enrolled in a four-year Bachelor’s degree program from an accredited US institution​, or you are first year enrolled in community college planning to transfer to a four-year institution   Have an expected graduation date of Fall 2028 – Spring 2029​   Who we think will be a great fit… ​  Students with a strong interest in financial services​  Students with a strong curiosity for learning and embracing new challenges and topics ​  Team players who are eager to collaborate and succeed with new colleagues and peers ​  Self-starters who are excited to hone their professional and personal growth​   This program is open to all first-year students regardless of major/field of study. Students with limited exposure to financial services are also encouraged to apply. Candidates will be selected based on their academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and leadership skills. ​  Interested candidates must submit a resume to be considered. Applications are due Monday, April 27 by 9AM EST. ​  Selected participants will attend the Freshmen Discovery Program on Tuesday, May 19 – Thursday, May 21, 2026.  NOTE: Apply ONLY on the Citi Early Career website: HERE  Applications submitted on Handshake will not be considered. 
  • Circle Logistics, Inc. - Virtual Job Fair (Tuesday, May 26th 2026, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm EDT)

    Tue, 04/28/2026 - 1:50pm
    When: Tuesday, May 26th 2026, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm EDT Location: Virtual About the event Looking for a career path you may not have yet considered? Join Circle Logistics for a quick 30-minute virtual job fair designed to introduce college students to opportunities in the trucking and logistics industry.In this session, we will walk through how freight moves across the country and the role logistics professionals play in keeping supply chains running. Our team will introduce the types of entry level roles available in trucking and third party logistics, explain what the day to day work looks like, and share how many professionals build long term careers in the industry. We will also discuss the skills that translate well to logistics and the types of opportunities available for students who are interested in a fast paced, relationship driven environment where performance and results matter.There will be time for open Q&A so you can ask questions about the work, training, career growth, and earning potential.Open to all college students who are curious about exploring a career path they may not have considered before. Join us to connect, ask questions, and learn more about what it’s like to work at Circle Logistics in Fort Wayne, IN.  We look forward to meeting you! Please note: This event is intended for general information and career exploration. We will not be addressing the status of any applications currently in progress during this session.
  • SMBC Resume Review Workshop (June 2026) (Tuesday, June 16th 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT)

    Tue, 05/05/2026 - 11:41am
    When: Tuesday, June 16th 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT Location: Virtual The SMBC Resume Review Workshop is meant to provide insight on how to make your resume become a reflection of your professionalism. We understand that the first step toward being an exemplary candidate is shown through your resume. Therefore, we will be providing each of you with insight on how to prepare a resume that properly reflects your knowledge, skills, and education. With these tools, you will understand how to demonstrate the value that you bring to a company within your resume. Not only will we be providing tips that are relevant to the financial industry, but we will also provide you with proper takeaways that you can bring with you anywhere as you grow into a young professional!Eligibility - Sophomore/2nd Year students in a four year undergraduate program. As this event is invite only and space is limited, please register at the earliest. We will notify you with the virtual event link once your participation is confirmed.  

Internship Spotlight 

Lawrence has existing partnerships with local and national arts organizations, such as: 

Breakthrough logo

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.

Get funding for internships

As a Lawrence student, you're eligible to apply for funding to support summer internships. Funding can help defray transportation costs, living expenses, and more so you can pursue opportunities that will expand your classroom learning and help you acquire important transferrable skills for future success.

Relevant Student Organizations 

Joining a student organization can connect you with peers with similar interests and goals. Get involved, learn, experience, and give back. 

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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:

Connect with Lawrence Alumni on LUAA on LinkedIn for an informational interview.

Not sure where or how to start with an informational interview? We've got your back!

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: