Community & Employer Partners
Community & Employer Partners
A liberal arts education is an asset in today’s workplace and community. CLA has a deep commitment to engaging beyond campus borders and is preparing a workforce positioned to lead in a global economy.
We're Developing Tomorrow's Talent
CLA students are advised and coached at every stage of their time here so that they understand and can apply their liberal arts advantage toward successful careers and purposeful lives. It’s no wonder CLA students and graduates establish themselves as leaders in their communities and throughout every industry.
Employing CLA Students & Graduates
The College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota stands out as a national leader in career readiness for liberal arts students.
Our curriculum and supports assure that CLA students develop the Core Career Competencies to grow into strong communicators, creative problem solvers, critical thinkers, and valuable team members. CLA's Employer Engagement team is here to help employers connect with our students.
CLA's Commitment to Community
Liberal Arts Engagement Hub
The Liberal Arts Engagement Hub (The Hub) in the College of Liberal Arts is a vehicle to deepen our culture of engagement with the community. Housed in a newly renovated Pillsbury Hall, the Hub manifests the College’s commitment to engaging humanistic scholars in the arts, humanities, and social sciences in a reciprocal partnership with the community to respond to important social problems.