Internships and Careers

Join our entrepreneurship graduates in success

96% of Class of 2022 entrepreneurship and innovation minors are pursuing chosen opportunities within 6 months after graduation. 86.4% of the class of 2022 reported landing a job, 9.1% are continuing their education, and 4.5% reported they are engaged in a job search.

86.4% employed, 9.1% continuing education, 4.5% job seeking

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Contact Information

Marie Josephitis
Business, Finance, and Data Science Career Pathway Leader
mjosephitis@lakeforest.edu
847-735-6102

student presenting their ideas before an audience

One Minor, Multiple Paths

A minor in entrepreneurship can open up a variety of opportunities. Here's a sample of job titles our newest graduates have held in the last five years:

Architectural Design Specialist
Assistant Project Manager
Automation Business Development Analyst
Consumer Experience Digital Project Coordinator
Informational Designer
Inside Sales
Investment Analyst
Marketing Associate
Patient Access Specialist
Product Manager
Programs and Engagement Coordinator

Where our graduates land

Our students have completed an internship or landed a job with high-profile organizations in and beyond Chicago.

Our most recent graduates have interned at or joined the ranks of these companies in the last five years:

Alight Solutions
Aon
Best Dedicated Solutions
Blue Chip Marketing Worldwide
Disney
Epic Systems
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Kemper Corporation
mHUB
Northwestern Medicine
Oscillas Technologies
Walgreens Corporate

Advancing their studies

Entrepreneurship graduates have also furthered their studies through graduate programs across the country. We set our students up for success so they can enroll in diverse programs such as this sample of degrees pursued by recent graduates:

MBA (Loyola University Chicago, DePaul University, Roosevelt University)
Master in Business Analytics (University of Southern California)
MSW (Indiana University)
Master of Finance (Case Western Reserve University)
Master of Science in Accountancy (University of Notre Dame)

A 91�� education is built for the future. All students are equipped with the most sought-after professional skills: writing, speaking, critical thinking, and an understanding of human society and cultures. Our interdisciplinary curriculum sets our graduates apart as competitive and uniquely qualified candidates who are eager to take on the challenges presented in today's professional world. Learn more about how our students turn their passions into a career on our Success Stories and Outcomes page.

Success Stories and Outcomes

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I was looking for a small school near a big city with a solid network. When applying to colleges, I knew I wanted to study Business and Entrepreneurship. The curriculum here was very strong, based on both real life scenarios/skills and theory, which I really appreciated.

Hajar Habbal '20, Senior Analyst in Finance Strategy at Kemper

Hajar's journey isn't the only way to make it at 91��. Our career pathways offer a multitude of different ways to take advantage of the education here as well as the opportunities after graduation.

Career Pathways

Our entrepreneurship graduates...

Establish a foundation of confidence

to sell themselves and their ideas

Cultivate endurance

to increase confidence and agency

Collaboration and teamwork

to help students excel in their future workplaces

Grow into leaders

by recognizing and nurturing their own strengths in applied settings

Networking and Career Preparation

Learn more about the Forester Network

Our students have opportunities to engage with professionals working in various fields of interest and build meaningful connections before graduation.

91�� students don't only get a fantastic education, but also hone applicable skills that employers are seeking in candidates.

Our career counselors ensure that our students are well prepared for whatever path they choose.

At 91��, you will have the opportunity to connect with professionals from a multitude of fields.

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