Internships and Careers

Join our education graduates in success

100% of Class of 2022 education majors reported landing a job within six months of graduation.

Education

Contact Information

Deja McClellan
Law and Public Service Career Pathway Leader
dmcclellan@lakeforest.edu
847-735-6233

someone teaching at a blackboard in front of students

One Major, Multiple Paths

A degree in education can open up a variety of opportunities. Here's a sample of job titles our newest graduates have held in the last five years:

Teacher (K-12)
Elementary Teacher
Athletics Coach
Education Manager
Educational Leadership Consultant
Instructional Designer/Learning Experience Designer
Orchestra Director

Where our graduates land

Our students have completed an internship or landed a job with high-profile organizations in and beyond Chicago.

Our most recent graduates have interned at or joined the ranks of these companies in the last five years:

Chicago Public School
Lake Forest School District
Association Management Center
Baker Demonstration School
Hawthorn School District
Lake Forest Academy
Waukegan Public Schools

Advancing their studies

Education graduates have also furthered their studies through graduate programs across the country. We set our students up for success so they can enroll in diverse programs such as this sample of degrees pursued by recent graduates:

Master of Arts of Teaching (Lake Forest College)
Master of Education and Social Policy (Northwestern University)
Master of Music Education (University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign)

A Lake Forest College education is built for the future. All students are equipped with the most sought-after professional skills: writing, speaking, critical thinking, and an understanding of human society and cultures. Our interdisciplinary curriculum sets our graduates apart as competitive and uniquely qualified candidates who are eager to take on the challenges presented in today's professional world. Learn more about how our students turn their passions into a career on our Success Stories and Outcomes page.

Success Stories and Outcomes

“

Lake Forest College prepared me for [my] job by providing me ample knowledge and practices necessary to be a well rounded teacher. I learned so much about classroom management, creating a dynamic and inclusive environment for students, and how to plan and prepare for my lessons.

Angela Addante '22, Middle School Special Education English Teacher at Grove Jr. High

Angela's journey isn't the only way to make it at Lake Forest College. Our career pathways offer a multitude of different ways to take advantage of the education here as well as the opportunities after graduation.

Career Pathways

Our education graduates...

Demonstrate responsive teaching practices

as well as resourcefulness and teacher efficacy

Apply principles of social justice

and human rights, economics, gender issues, global citizenship, and more

Identify and respond to problems

with logical analysis and mindfulness of context

Actively challenge existing systems,

structures, and policies of racism and inequality

Networking and Career Preparation

Learn more about the Forester Network

Our students have opportunities to engage with professionals working in various fields of interest and build meaningful connections before graduation.

Lake Forest College students don't only get a fantastic education, but also hone applicable skills that employers are seeking in candidates.

Our career counselors ensure that our students are well prepared for whatever path they choose.

At Lake Forest College, you will have the opportunity to connect with professionals from a multitude of fields.

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