Career & Experiential Education Center

09/02/2026

What does it actually mean to be qualified?

In Episode 2 of our podcast, Main Character Energy, Wendy Riordan from Q Laboratories reminds us that you may be giving yourself less credit than you deserve.

“You don’t have to know everything.”

And when it comes to opportunities that feel a little out of reach? Don’t be afraid to “just put your name out there.”

Your part-time job counts. Your campus involvement counts. Your classroom experiences count.

Sometimes, you’re more qualified than you think.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. https://msjcareercenter.podbean.com/

Own Your Story. Build Your Future.

08/26/2026

You’re the main character. Let’s talk about your story.

It’s officially here.

Main Character Energy, the new podcast from the MSJ Career Center, is now live.

For our first episode, we’re talking about why your story matters, why you don’t need to have your entire future figured out, and how the experiences you’re already having in college are shaping the person—and professional—you’re becoming.

We’re talking NACE competencies without making it feel like a NACE lecture, social media pressure, figuring out what comes next, and why your path doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s.

And yes, there’s a Main Character Challenge.

Episode 1: You’re the Main Character: Let’s Talk About Telling Your Story.

Listen now on Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts.
https://msjcareercenter.podbean.com/

Own your story. Build your future.

Welcome to Main Character Energy, the podcast from the Career Center at Mount St. Joseph University, where we talk about careers, confidence, college life, and everything nobody really explains about becoming a profe...

08/25/2026

TOMORROW! Our first episode of the new podcast, Main Character Energy, launches! Check out a teaser here:
https://MSJcareercenter.podbean.com, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

08/24/2026

Join us for Welcome Week Service Day!

Give back, connect with the MSJ community, and kick off the semester by serving together. Alumni, faculty, staff, and students are all invited!

📅 Saturday, August 29, Meet @ MSJ at 8 AM
🍴 Free lunch
👕 Free T-shirt
https://forms.gle/7ujW8EkRqbiZNnpk6

Come ready to serve, meet new people, and make a difference. We’d love to see you there!

08/19/2026

Looking for a way to get paid, real-world experience, but don't have time for a traditional internship? has you covered! Join Parker Dewey at one of their upcoming events to learn how a Micro-Internship can help you launch your career! 🚀

https://www.parkerdewey.com/resources?audience=student&type=event

08/17/2026

Something new is coming from the Career Center! 👀👀

Main Character Energy: a podcast about owning your story, navigating the plot twists, and figuring out what comes next.

The countdown is on... launching August 26th - wherever you listen to podcasts.

>>Get a preview now! https://msjcareercenter.podbean.com/

06/09/2026

MSJ Students are doing great things for their summer co-ops!

Welcome 2026 Summer students!

06/04/2026

🌟 Calling All Summer Interns & Co-op Students! 🌟

Make the most of your summer in Cincinnati by joining the Cincinnati Intern Network Connection (CINC) Kick-Off Event! Connect with fellow interns and co-op students from across the region, expand your professional network, and discover what makes Cincinnati an amazing place to live, work, and play. This year's kick-off even includes special guests and a few zoo friends! 🦁🐧🐾

📅 June 11, 5-7 PM: Cincinnati Zoo
🤝 Open to all students participating in a summer internship or co-op experience
🎟️ Free to attend

Register here: https://portal.cincinnatichamber.com/s/community-event?id=a1mJx000007Wxk5IAC&_gl=1*1wn0kcv*_gcl_au*Mjg4OTU3NjQ0LjE3ODA1NzY5MjY.

05/04/2026

Even the small things you do have impact. Everything you do matters, so take the paintbrush of life and create a masterpiece.

04/27/2026

You are stronger than you know. Tough times fade. Stay strong and outlast them. You will only grow stronger if you do.