ENTRANCE RAMP TO SUCCESS

Built exclusively for Carthage students, The Aspire Program™ connects interests to hidden career paths as you grow into a versatile professional who’s equipped to handle anything. All students participate, and we spread the tasks across four years so it won’t stress you out. Think of it as a guided pathway to a great job and, even better, a rewarding life.

Shape Your Future

98%

of Carthage alumni report they’ve secured a job or are continuing their studies six months after graduation

Entering The Aspire Program, students start shaping a customized career plan in their first days on campus. Here are a few of the highlights:

Make Connections

Based on your interests, we’ll match you with a career specialist who knows the industry inside and out. Plus, it’s easy to network with Carthage graduates working in similar fields. You can even attend a professional conference without leaving campus.

Learn by Doing

Valuable hands-on experience can give you an early edge in the competitive job market.

  • Internships: Our prime location between Milwaukee and Chicago puts internships with all kinds of companies and organizations within reach. If you find a great opportunity that just doesn’t pay enough, Carthage has funding available.
  • Study Abroad: Whether they learn overseas for a year, a semester, or just a few weeks through our popular J-Term study tours, students consistently return transformed.
  • Research Here, original research is part of every student’s journey. Faculty in the sciences lead experiments with big-time partners like NASA, but all majors require a scholarly project to graduate.

MORE ABOUT THE ASPIRE PROGRAM

Diego Alessandro Castañeda '25

“The Aspire Center staff are invested in exploring career paths with you. My career advisor is showing me how to take a deeper dive into my career path so that I can make prototypes that fit who I am and what I wish to accomplish.” — Diego Alessandro Castañeda ’25