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Alumni Mentor Program

If you’re an alumni, consider serving as a mentor. The South Dakota State University Alumni Mentor Program is designed to match eligible SDSU students with SDSU alumni. Through these professional relationships, students will have another level of support to acquire the knowledge and skills they need to successfully launch their professional careers.

Student mentees work one-on-one with alumni mentors to develop valuable soft skills and connect with industry leaders. The mentor pairs meet monthly (in person or virtually) to complete assigned activities designed to give the students insight into the professional work environment. Students exit the program ready to move into the next chapter of their lives and kickstart their careers.

State Stories

Introducing STATE Stories, the official podcast of the South Dakota State University Alumni Association. This engaging series aims to highlight the diverse talents and achievements of SDSU alumni while providing an entertaining and informative platform for all Jackrabbits. In each episode, listeners will hear personal anecdotes, funny moments, cherished memories, and reflections on what makes SDSU an extraordinary place. Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned alum, STATE Stories offers a delightful way to stay connected to your alma mater and celebrate the Jackrabbit community.

CAFES Career Fair – Fall 2024

On October 1st and 2nd, 2024 we hosted the annual CAFES Career Fair in Club71 on the South Dakota State University campus. It was a successful event. We had a total student attendance of 952 total check-ins with 140 students …

By Kevin Fullerton
Kevin Fullerton Director of Career Development
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Alumni Spotlight: Rick Kittelson

I am an Embedded Software Engineer at Raven Industries, part of CNHi.  As my daily work involves designing software for embedded platforms interfacing with many types of electrical systems, I use lots of what I learned as an undergraduate in …

By Becky Pistulka
Becky Pistulka Assistant Director of Employer Engagement
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Career Resources

Please stop by our office (Ste 136 University Student Union) if you need professional clothing for an upcoming interview or …

Contact & Location

Phone
605-688-4425
Address

Student Union #136
1421 Student Union Ln, Brookings, SD 57007
Brookings, SD 57007

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Office Hours Drop-In Hours
Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm  
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm