Spartans have access to Career Services for two full years after they graduate.
James Madison College is part of MSU’s wider Career Services Network, which serves students from their first year to graduation and beyond through career-focused programming and services.
The college hosts a range of in-person and virtual career programs aimed at helping students explore the various career paths available to them upon graduation, prepare for opportunities (both during and after college), and connect with alumni mentors and professionals in fields of interest.
JMC’s Career Services office is led by Karissa Chabot-Purchase, who serves as Assistant Director of Career Services for JMC and specializes in advising on careers in education and public services and social and cultural studies.
Make a one-on-one advising appointment to discuss your career-related questions.
Visit MSU's career management platform to browse and apply for job opportunities
Career Services offers hundreds of events annual to help you explore fields and opportunities.
View a collection of online resources to support your career planning and exploration.
View JMC's recent post-graduation career placement rates and where our students attend grad school.
JMC students can pursue professional development training and share new skills on LinkedIn.
To make a career advising appointment, Spartans can log into Handshake (using their MSU NetID and password), click on “Career Center,” then select “Appointments” and “Schedule a New Appointment.” Appointments are offered both in-person and virtually, year-round.
Spartans have access to Career Services for two full years after they graduate.
For the most recent data, please visit the MSU Career Services Network Career Outcomes page.
To make a career advising appointment, Spartans can log into Handshake (using their MSU NetID and password), click on “Career Center,” then select “Appointments” and “Schedule a New Appointment.” Appointments are offered both in-person and virtually, year-round.
Karissa Chabot-Purchase is the career services director at James Madison College at Michigan State University. Karissa supports JMC students as they navigate their career journey from their first year at the college to two years beyond graduation. Karissa coordinates career programming at JMC, provides one-on-one support and helps students connect with alumni mentors in a variety of fields. In the video below, she shares some of the ways students can connect with her during their time at JMC.