We support Jacobs School of Music students as they prepare for innovative, creative, and successful lives in the performing arts. This site is designed to provide resources and support for all students and faculty, in addition to the Canvas Career Resources area, and the Handshake Career Portal.
PROJECT JUMPSTART
A student-led initiative that serves as a catalyst for entrepreneurial thought and action among students by offering 
high-impact career development and entrepreneurship workshops, networking events, peer support for projects, mini-conferences, and coordination of the annual Innovation Competition.
- Find out more about Project Jumpstart here >
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Click here for more details on the Project Jumpstart Innovation Competition! >
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Student Organizations play a significant role in the life of students in the Jacobs School of Music and range from chapters of national professional organizations to specialized performing ensembles.
OECD offerings include expert guidance, education programs, workshops and discussions, one-on-one career coaching, multiple online tools, mentorship to student organizations and projects, departmental collaborations, digital publications, and more. An undergraduate Certificate in Music Entrepreneurship (15 credits) is offered in partnership with the Kelley School of Business. A comprehensive overview of our activities can be found here.