"BardWorks provided an environment full of incredibly inspiring people -- alumni who do great work and peers who have similar goals and aspirations as me. Meeting these people and seeing the different paths that we all take has been just as important as gaining the skills from the BardWorks workshops; it really helped me feel less overwhelmed in these times of uncertainty." – Zizi Zhong '25
The BardWorks Program
BardWorks helps students translate their liberal arts education into meaningful professional pathways. By drawing on the College’s extensive alumni/ae, professional, and family networks, participants receive personalized mentorship and practice key career skills such as interviewing, networking, and articulating their goals with clarity and confidence. This program fosters a community that encourages students to think critically about their futures, take initiative, and step into life beyond Bard with purpose and direction.
Ways to Get Involved
Bard Alumni/ae
Would you like to share your own insights about career development? Alumni/ae are integral to the BardWorks experience!
- Volunteer as a mentor for a BardWorks student, as a workshop leader, or as a speaker on one of our panels.
- Make a donation, which helps to expand the BardWorks program and provides scholarships to Bard students.
- Let us know of fellow alums who might be interested in speaking at a panel or being a mentor.
Bard Family Network
Do you wish that someone had given you career coaching when you were about to enter the professional world? BardWorks seeks to do precisely that: help Bard students kickstart their career search.
- Encourage your student to apply to upcoming sessions of BardWorks! Spaces are limited—first come, first served!
- Consider donating to this transformative program, and contribute to the success of future Bard leaders.
- Volunteer to become a mentor to a BardWorks student, lead a workshop, or speak at one of our panels.
Friends of Bard
Interested in working with a motivated and eclectic group of Bard undergraduates? You've come to the right place!
- Volunteer as a mentor for a BardWorks student.
- Join us as one of our panel speakers or workshop leaders.
- Donate to BardWorks, which not only helps to expand our program but also provides scholarships to students.