College is about more than earning a degree — it’s about preparing for what comes next. Whether students are exploring career options, searching for internships, applying to graduate school or preparing for their first professional interview, Columbia College’s Grossnickle Career Services Center serves as a trusted guide throughout their journey.
Located in Missouri Hall on Columbia College’s residential campus, the Grossnickle Career Services Center helps students and alumni connect their academic experiences with meaningful career opportunities. Through personalized advising, career assessments, résumé and cover letter reviews, and more, the center empowers students to navigate the transition from college to career with confidence.
“The center’s main goal is to help students achieve their dream opportunities,” said Amanda Wooden, director of the Grossnickle Career Services Center. “We make sure that no matter the reason they came to Columbia College, whether on campus or online, they are accomplishing what they set out to do.”
Choose a major with certainty
No two students follow the same path, which is why the center offers individualized guidance tailored to each student’s unique goals.
For students still deciding on a major, staff members provide assessments and resources that help align personal interests and strengths with potential career fields. The center also offers connections with faculty or peers to help students make informed decisions about their major.
Rather than offering one-size-fits-all advice, the center works with students one-on-one to decide on a major and develop a career plan that reflects their interests, experiences and professional ambitions.
Prepare for graduate school
For students considering graduate school, career advisors help explore advanced degree options, clarify long-term career goals and navigate the graduate school application process.
From refining personal statements and essays to preparing for interviews and securing strong letters of recommendation, the center provides personalized support. By helping students present their experiences and aspirations effectively, Career Services empowers future leaders to take the next step toward continued academic growth.
Connect with employers
With connections to more than 300,000 employers nationwide, the center serves as a bridge between Columbia College students and employers seeking talented future professionals.
Career fairs, networking opportunities and employer partnerships give students direct access to organizations looking to hire interns and full-time employees. These events allow students to explore career options, learn about different industries and make valuable professional connections before graduation.
For many students, these interactions provide an important first step toward launching a successful career.
Support that lasts a lifetime
The Grossnickle Career Services Center’s commitment to student success does not end at graduation.
Columbia College alumni have access to lifelong career support, including career counseling, job-search assistance, résumé reviews, interview preparation and graduate school guidance. Whether alumni are pursuing a promotion, changing industries or reentering the workforce, the center remains a resource long after Commencement.
By combining personalized guidance, employer connections and lifelong support, the Grossnickle Career Services Center helps students and alumni transform their goals into opportunities.
Because at Columbia College, success is not measured solely by what students accomplish in the classroom — it is also defined by the confidence, preparation and support they carry into the future.
Grossnickle Career Services Center Contact Information
- Email: careerservices@ccis.edu
- Phone: (573) 875-7425
- Location: Missouri Hall 219
