For Students & Alumni

KCAD offers students and alumni the following:

Handshake

Students and alumni can access Handshake, KCAD's online resource for jobs and internships. Handshake is free for all current KCAD students and alumni. Students can access Handshake by logging into MyFSU and clicking on the Handshake icon. Alumni can access Handshake by clicking here to create account.

The KCAD Internship Program

Internships are a great way to "test drive" your career. The internship experience will provide you with the opportunity to apply your classroom experience in a professional environment.

Career Resources

A comprehensive collection of web resources, books and brochures targeted to the artist, designer, art educator and art historian. Includes salary surveys, grants, art and design job bulletins, legal and business resources and much more.

Popular Art & Design Job Links

An effective job search includes a number of resources and strategies. Here is a list of other popular Art & Design Job Links.

Professional Development

The Continuing Studies (Youth and Adult) program offers credit and non-credit classes for professionals looking to update their skills. Classes are designed with input from college faculty and taught by professionals working in the field. Classes for art educators, interior designers, furniture designers, and jewelers are offered in a variety of formats, with other opportunities being developed. Kendall alumni receive a 10% discount.

Careers in Art & Design

What opportunities are available for someone with my major?

Make an educated decision about your future. Each link provides information on career specifics for each major: types of jobs, companies that hire our graduates, job outlook, salary information and links for further research.