In Santa Fe, the Office of Personal and Professional Development, also known as “OPPD,” offers a comprehensive set of career services to Santa Fe students and alumni. These include:

• The TELOS Program: seven regularly scheduled workshops that prepare students for success after graduation.
• Ariel Internships, General Pathways Fellowships, and Global Pathways Fellowships: generous funding to support Santa Fe students wishing to undertake internships or supplemental studies in the summer.
• Preparation for Graduate School: information sessions, skill-building workshops (TELOS—see above), and individual consultation to ensure that students make wise choices about graduate school and submit strong applications.
• Career Conversations: an annual series of conversations with alumni and other experts in a wide variety of professions.
• National Scholarships: support in selecting and applying to top fellowships like the Fulbright Scholars Program, the Beinecke Scholarship, and the Projects for Peace Scholarship.
• Individual Counseling: one-on-one appointments with OPPD staff to choose career directions, find internships and jobs, and hone professional skills.
• For Alumni: a wide range of services for alumni.
• For Parents: suggestions for parents to partner with us to ensure their student successfully transitions to life after graduation.
• For Employers: how St. John’s graduates contribute to a creative, flexible, and productive workforce.