And that's a wrap! Have a great break! Appointments are available until December 18. Happy Holidays!

Sophomore - "Professional Awareness & Readiness Kickstart (SPARK)"

SPARK Program (Fall 2025)

Welcome to the Sophomore Professional Awareness & Readiness Kickstart (SPARK) program! 🎉

We’re thrilled to have you on board for this exciting journey designed just for second-year students at Washington College.

This “fall-only” program includes three core requirements and one optional offering, all tailored to help you build confidence, gain clarity, and level up your professional readiness.

If you have any questions along the way, feel free to reach out to me at Lmoody2@washcoll.edu.

I’m genuinely excited to support your growth into confident, capable young professionals as you build momentum in your sophomore year, both academically and professionally!

Warmly,
Lisa Moody, SPARK Program Manager

This fall, we are delighted to offer these popular events:

LinkedIn Week starts October 20

Grad School Week Starts November 3

Financial Literacy & Wellness Week | Dec. 2–5
Are you ready for the real world of money? Most college students aren’t—and that’s why Financial Literacy & Wellness Week is here for you. From budgeting and paying bills to managing debt and saving for the future, your financial literacy shapes your success after graduation. Join us for workshops designed to boost your money skills, increase your confidence, and help you build the financial future you want.

Featured Resources

EXTERNSHIP Program Overview Jan 2026: The program is closed. Read about here…

Externship Program Overview & Application Instructions (QUICK REFERENCE LIST HERE)

January 12–16, 2026 Sponsored by the Center for Career Development

Contact & Location

Phone
410-778-7890
Address

Located at the Rebecca Corbin Loree Center in the heart of campus, the Center for Career Development is between Goldstein and Bunting halls.
300 Washington Ave
Chestertown, MD 21620

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Center for Career Development Hours Extended Hours: Evening hours (M, W, TH) to 8:00 pm.
Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Until 8:00 PM Mrs. Cooley
Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Until 4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Until 8:00 PM Ms. Bliss
Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Until 7:00 PM Mrs. Moody
Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm  

Evening hours are conducted remotely using HANDSHAKE online appointment system.