Take Charge of Your Future!
We educate, inspire and support Jacobs School of Music students as they prepare for innovative, creative, and successful lives in the arts. Offerings include expert guidance, education programs, extensive resources, project mentoring, as well as a wide variety of events.
In collaboration with the graduate and undergraduate offices, the OECD provides one-on-one career advising, multiple online tools, an alumni mentorship program, departmental career days, mentorship to student organizations and projects, and digital publications. An undergraduate Certificate in Music Entrepreneurship (15 credits) is offered by the OECD in partnership with the Kelley School of Business.
Our Location: MU011 in Merrill Hall - just round the corner from Clouse's Lounge. More info here >
The OECD is the home base for a student-led initiative called Project Jumpstart 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.
- INNOVATION COMPETITION: Click here for information about our annual competition that helps JSoM students launch/expand innovative projects!
CERTIFICATE IN MUSIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP
A Kelley School of Business Certificate In Entrepreneurship is available to all Jacobs School of Music undergraduate students.
Meet one-on-one with a career advisor to identify and locate information about specific music careers, prepare and optimize your resume and professional cover letter(s), and plan your career path. Appointments can be made through the Career Portal, or in person at Jumpstart Central (MU011) in Merrill Hall.
January entrepreneur of the month: Allegra Montanari
Recently, Project Jumpstart had the opportunity to ask Jacobs alumna Allegra Montanari, a visionary nonprofit founder, performer, and arts leadership director, some questions about how she launched her thriving community service organization, how she finds balance while juggling so many projects, and what she would tell musicians who want to reach out and give back to the community. Her answers were full of practical tips and inspiring advice--be sure to check out the full interview!
WORKSHOP SERIES
Throughout the fall and spring semesters, the OECD provides workshops on key skill sets such as resume and cover letter writing, website development, video editing, photography, health and wellbeing. Most workshops take place at Jumpstart Central (MU011), which is located near Clouse’s Lounge.