Career & Life Development
Career Development Is Life Development
Our Purpose
To support Naropa University by inspiring learning experiences that promote higher levels of consciousness in fulfilling careers that are relevant in today’s transforming world.
Our Vision
We ignite transformational experiences to foster personal and professional growth and build vitality to thrive in the world.
Naropa offers FREE unlimited career counseling services for our current students and alumnx.
You are in the right place.
We Offer Guidance
- Career, internship, field placement, major exploration
- Uncovering your core values, beliefs, and strengths
- Savvy job search strategies
- Resume and cover letter development
- Insider interviewing skills;
- Graduate school preparation
- Entrepreneurial ventures' life direction & contemplation
Meet Our Staff
Check Out Career & Life Development Events
April Workshop: Starting Your Private Practice
ZoomJoin this private practice workshop to learn more about how to build your own psychotherapy business. Register.
Alumni Panel Discussion
Zoom🎓 Hear from Naropa alumni as they share their unique career journeys! Join us for a special panel where graduates from different years and programs will discuss their personal and […]
Mindful Money
ZoomWhat makes us do the things we do with money? If we *know* better, how come we don't *do* better? Can we talk about money? Let's have that conversation. Register.
May Workshop: Starting Your Own Private Practice
ZoomAre you thinking about starting your own psychotherapy private practice? This seminar is designed for you! Led by Naropa alumna Sofia Drobinskaya, the workshop will address a range of topics […]
Doctoral Panel 5/20
ZoomInterested in getting your PhD, PsyD, or other doctoral degree, or wondering what the whole process entails? Come join us to learn from our knowledgeable panelists and get an inside […]
June Panel: How to Start Your Private Practice for Counselors
Welcome to the series of workshops about Private practice! Are you thinking about opening a private therapy practice? Do you get overwhelmed when you think about starting your own business and marketing, […]
Interested in Naropa's Approach to Career & Life Development?
Read our blog and magazine or listen to our podcast!
Receive free weekly job postings - offered to students & alumni
Did you know that we offer FREE weekly job posts for students & Alumni? Yes, that’s right. The jobs posted are from employers specifically looking for candidates from the Naropa community – candidates like YOU! This is an OPT-IN email—so please enjoy & spread the word. Email CD@naropa.edu to get on the list.
Looking to post a job?
If you have a job opening at your company or organization and you think a Naropa graduate or student would be a good fit for the position, please submit the form below to have your listing included in our weekly job posting newsletter.
Contact the Office of Career Development
Danielle Swaser, LPC
Associate Director of Career & Life Development
dswaser@naropa.edu
PJ Gunter
Career Development Advisor
pj.gunter@naropa.edu
All of our resources are located on MyNaropa. If you are a current student, please visit the Office of Career & Life Development site on MyNaropa to learn more about exploring your talents, connecting with careers, and building marketable skills for life after graduation!
We are dedicated to your transformational influence on others and the world.
The Career & Life Development Office is located in the Upaya Cottage at the Arapahoe Campus.
