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Career Academy

ENROLL TODAY FOR CAREER ACADEMY

The Kent State Career Academy is a free, online resource designed to help you build the skills and confidence you need to take the next step in your career journey.

Created just for Kent State students, the Career Academy lets you explore short, self-paced courses focused on all things career prep — from building your resume and practicing interviews to networking, personal branding, and more.

It’s flexible, on-demand, and built around your schedule — so you can learn at your own pace, anytime, from anywhere.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

Who is this for?

Who is the Kent State Career Academy for?

The Career Academy is for any Kent State student who wants to feel more confident and prepared for their future.

Whether you’re:

  • Just getting started with career planning

  • Looking for help with your resume or interview skills

  • Exploring internships or job opportunities

  • Wanting to build your personal brand or LinkedIn profile

  • Or just not sure where to start

This is for you.

No matter your major, year, or career goals — the Career Academy is here to help you build real-world skills that will set you apart.

Will this Affect my GPA?

No Grades. No Pressure. Just Career Prep.

The Kent State Career Academy is here to help you — not stress you out.

These courses are completely optional and designed for your personal and professional growth. They won’t affect your GPA, and there are no tests, grades, or deadlines to worry about.

You choose what you want to learn. You complete it on your own time. It’s all about building skills that matter to you — not adding extra work to your class schedule.

Take one course, take them all, or come back whenever you want — it’s entirely up to you.

How Do I Enroll?

Enrolling is as simple as clicking the link above — that’s it!

Just log in with your Kent State credentials, and the Career Academy will automatically be added to your course list in Canvas.

Once you’re in Canvas, go to:

Courses > All Courses

There you’ll see Career Academy ready to go!

From there, you can explore the different modules and mix and match the topics that matter most to you. Whether you want to focus on resumes, interview prep, networking, or personal branding — you get to choose what fits your goals.

It’s free. It’s flexible. And it’s built to work around your schedule.

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