Office of Internships & Career Development | Berea College

As you head into spring job search season, it’s helpful to focus your energy where opportunity is growing. Here are several industries showing steady or increasing demand in 2026:

1. Healthcare & Behavioral Health

Healthcare continues to be one of …

Many graduates choose to spend a year gaining professional experience through service programs, fellowships, or international opportunities. The programs below represent a starting point for exploring structured gap-year options.

National Service Programs

Important Update: AmeriCorps

City Year AmeriCorps Program (Service …

Shifts in Graduate Education in the USA

Many current graduate school trends stem from changes in federal policy, institutional funding structures, and broader economic pressures in higher education. Below is an overview of several emerging patterns.

Big Shifts in Funding …

For the week of March 9, 2026. These updates are sent via the Berea Bulletin & Campus Calendar to all students, staff, and faculty each week and will be re-posted here.

5 Smart Strategies for Spring 2026 Job Searching 

The job search can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re relying only on online, generic search engines.  Recruiters say the students who stand out in 2026 are those who take a focused, relationship-driven …

For the week of March 2, 2026. These updates are sent via the Berea Bulletin & Campus Calendar to all students, staff, and faculty each week and will be re-posted here.

For the week of February 23, 2026. These updates are sent via the Berea Bulletin & Campus Calendar to all students, staff, and faculty each week and will be re-posted here.

For the week of February 16, 2026. These updates are sent via the Berea Bulletin & Campus Calendar to all students, staff, and faculty each week and will be re-posted here.

For the week of February 9, 2026. These updates are sent via the Berea Bulletin & Campus Calendar to all students, staff, and faculty each week and will be re-posted here.

For the week of February 2, 2026. These updates are sent via the Berea Bulletin & Campus Calendar to all students, staff, and faculty each week and will be re-posted here.