Career Services

At Presidio, we aim to prepare you for a professional life that lives at the intersection of your knowledge and passions. Our career development offerings are available throughout your degree program and are intentionally integrated into your courses, so that as you engage in class and develop your leadership acumen, you also work to clarify what particular sustainability challenges you are uniquely equipped to impact.

Whether you’re embarking on a new chapter in your career journey or restyling an existing career, our Office of Career Services looks forward to helping you identify and pursue opportunities that are both fulfilling and aligned with your personal values. We offer a range of services designed to equip you with the key career development skills you need to execute a robust, successful job search:

Career Building Resources

• Individual career coaching 
• Industry-specific internship and job postings 
• Workshops, presentations, and information sessions on networking, job offer negotiations, and workforce trends
• Resume workshops, cover letter support, and mock interviews
• Curated networking events and opportunities with alumni and employers
• Connections to industry conferences, case competitions, and professional associations
• Online Career Services resource center 

Mentors in Residence

• Mentors spend a year in residence at Presidio to provide students with professional guidance, career advice, and industry connections
• Deep personal connections with sustainability leaders from among the world’s leading organizations
• Mentors represent a variety of disciplines and interests

Sustainability Consulting Shadow Program

• Shadow PGS Consults employees as they guide global organizations in high-impact sustainability and DEI efforts
• Apply classroom learning with real-world companies
• Jump-start your impact! Make a positive change before you graduate
• Gain the critical skills and practical tools to launch your career as a sustainable consultant
• Opportunities to get involved in paid client projects 

Networking Opportunities

One of the most powerful elements of the Presidio experience is our tight-knit network of passionate changemakers. As a student, you will join and gain access to a community of dedicated, creative professionals working across the private sector to build more just, sustainable systems. 

In the spirit of our mission to educate changemakers to build a flourishing future for all, we offer networking opportunities for our students, staff, faculty, board members, and organizational partners. Across our showcases, conferences, and community events, we encourage community members to forge professional connections and craft introductions to external organizations in the position to bolster our students’ career goals.