Career Center | University of Montana

Your Hub for Career Success

Welcome to University of Montana’s new virtual career center!

At Experiential Learning and Career Success (ELCS), we’re here to help you build a meaningful career from day one. Whether you’re unsure of your path, exploring your passions, or preparing for your next big opportunity, our experienced and friendly career coaches are ready to support you. From student jobs and internships to volunteer work and undergraduate research, ELCS connects you with hands-on experiences that build skills and confidence for your future.

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Making Magic: How a Disney Detour and D.C. Internships Propelled Bella Melton to Harvard Law

For many students aiming for a highly competitive legal career, the strategy is often rigid: keep your head down, study for the LSAT, and strictly build a traditional political resume. But for recent University of Montana alumna Bella Melton, the …

By Keely Morrison

From Policy to the Press: How Experiential Learning Reshaped Mariah Thomas’s Career Goals

When Mariah Thomas first arrived at the University of Montana, her professional trajectory felt entirely set: she was going to major in political science, study for the LSAT, and head straight to law school.

But her journey didn’t go as …

By Keely Morrison