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Start your global career!

Whether you plan to go directly into the workforce, start graduate school, or pursue a prestigious fellowship, the Hamilton Lugar School (HLS) will prepare you for your future.

HLS offers innovative programs to help you navigate your career options, whether you want to stay in the Midwest, head to Washington, D.C., or work internationally. The Emerging Leaders council connects students with professionals, and the Global Leaders and Professionals Program offers mentorship and professional development.

HLS students also have frequent opportunities to network with representatives from the public and private sectors. Recent visitors include the Central Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the US Department of State.

Upcoming events

Stay up-to-date on career-related workshops, one-on-ones, and events at HLS.

Walter Center for Career Achievement

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You're hired!

Hamilton Lugar School alumni are making their impact around the world. Post-grad destinations include:

Airbnb
AmeriCorps
Booz Allen
Coca-Cola
Council on Foreign Relations
Eli Lilly & Company
General Motors
Google
JPMorgan Chase
Institute for Defense & Business
Metropolitan Museum of Art

NHK
Northrup Grumman
Peace Corps
Roche Diagnostics
Tesla
US-China Institute
US Department of Commerce
US Department of Defense
US Department of Justice
US Department of State
United Nations

Engaging with the wealth of opportunities that HLS now has to offer, you can’t go wrong. Doors will open and you just have to pick which door you want to go through.
Kathleen Claussen in Washington, D.C.

Turn your ambition into a career

An excellent education is critical for career success, but you also need the skills to help you land your first job. We can help you identify your unique strengths and translate them into an impressive resume that reflects who you are and your individual goals.

Opportunities and resources to prepare you for life after graduation are woven throughout the HLS experience. They include:

Coaching sessions and resume assistance
Networking events with alumni, VIPs, and guests
Connections the HLS Peace Corps Prep program
Internship opportunities in the US and throughout the world

Student Career Highlights

Latest news HLS Student Grace Gott stands in front of a rice field in Thailand during her semester abroad interning with the U.S. Department of State.