As students near the completion of their program of study, they meet individually with a Career Services advisor who is a specialist in their field of study to review career goals, job-search strategies, interview techniques, and résumé development. In addition to the one-on-one counseling provided by Career Services advisors, career development workshops and class presentations provide extensive career preparation training. The Career Services Department coordinates job fairs, internship programs, guest speakers, and graduate portfolio shows for all programs. These special events bring together industry professionals and soon-to-be graduates.

The Career Services Department continuously seeks new job leads and business contacts to assist graduates in matching their skills to employers’ needs. Memberships in professional organizations, attendance at community events and shows, and on-site visits to area businesses help keep career services advisors up to date with industry trends and helps them develop relationships with employers. On-going communication with employers through mail and phone contact keeps employers current with the programs and the pool of talented graduates available to them from The Art Institute of Charleston.

The degree programs at The Art Institute of Charleston are designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in their chosen fields. The Art Institute of Charleston does not guarantee employment or any particular level of compensation following graduation. Students who confine their job search to the metropolitan area where their campus is located may limit the particular employment opportunities available to them. Graduates need to be prepared for a competitive marketplace, which may require relocating in order to enhance their career endeavors. Although the college does not offer any guarantee of employment, the career services department works hard to cultivate employment opportunities and to match job leads with well prepared graduates.