Welcome to the Career Center!

Welcome to the Career Center! The Holistic Education & Career Development Department supports students in achieving their career, internship, and educational goals as they transition from college to career. We help students align their passions, skills, and the job market to create meaningful, fulfilling careers.

Career Coaches in the Holistic Education & Career Development department help students create personalized plans to align their passions, skills, and the job market. Learn more about our philosophy. Learn more about our philosophy.

Forage

Develop your skills and gain a real understanding of different roles and sectors by taking self-paced virtual experiences that are designed to mirror what it's like to be a real employee for a top company.

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Handshake

Powered by RoyOMartin, Handshake’s mission is to democratize access to opportunity: to help every student find the right job, no matter where they’re from or who they know.

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Employers

Does your business need talented and motivated graduates to fill open positions? The LSUA Career Center can connect your business with students and streamline your recruiting process.

Student Resources

Discover and launch your career! Get access to in-demand employers from around the country and find opportunities for career training.

Faculty

The Career Center recognizes the important role that faculty have in championing students to be both knowledgeable and career ready. Faculty expertise and connections are critical to the success of career services.

Alumni & Friends

We want to help you stay connected with LSUA. Our alumni and friends are important to us; we want to offer resources and provide opportunities for you to continue your search for careers. The latest resources and articles are but a click away. Sign up today and keep up with the latest Generals' News and Events.

Career Center

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Phone: (318) 473-6561
Email: careerdevelopment@lsua.edu

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Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Campus Address:
8100 Hwy 71 South
Alexandria, LA 71302

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News

LSUA's Spring 2024 Grad School Fair Drives Student Engagement in Graduate Studies

The LSUA Career Center held its debut Grad School Fair on March 18th at the Brumfield Caffey Ballroom.

LSUA's Record-breaking Career Fair Welcomes 70+ Companies and 400 Students

The LSUA Career Center hosted its largest Career Fair in history on September 18th, hosting 72 companies on the LSUA campus.

LSUA Career Center Attracts Local Media Attention

The LSUA Career Center is gaining attention from local media. Dr. Palmer visited Good Day Cenla to discuss the initiatives being implemented by the LSUA Career Center, such as Handshake and Career Fairs.

Forage Arrives to Central Louisiana through LSUA

LSU of Alexandria Career Center became the first university in Central Louisiana to partner with Forage to bridge the gap between career and education, democratize access to top companies and develop career-ready. We talked to Harrison Bass, Head of Educational Partnerships about Forage's mission.