Career Explorations®
Explore Your Future
Try a career path on for size during JWU Providence’s Career Explorations program.
It’s one thing to think about what you might study in college — it’s another thing to actually get to try it out. Dive right into the action during the summer before your junior or senior year.
Choose from a range of careers, including in advertising and marketing, computer science or engineering, criminal justice, cybersecurity, food, fashion merchandising, graphic design, health, hospitality or media communications.
Over the course of two days of academics, you’ll experience life at JWU’s Providence Campus — and discover the path to your future. During your Career Explorations visit, you will meet faculty, talk with current students and more!
You’ll stay on campus for three nights. The program includes housing, all meals, instructional materials, activities and on-campus transportation.
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Graphic Design, Product Design
Want something special to show for your time at CX? How about a personalized project that you’ll craft from start to finish? Start by creating in JWU’s design studio and innovation lab, then enhance your model with basic electronics and microprocessors. Let your talent come alive!
Dates: July 25-28
Cost: $399
Criminal Justice
There’s so much more to criminal justice than what you see on TV. You’ll learn law enforcement best practices, discover crime scene analysis in our crime lab and crime scene room, and even consider the big picture of criminal justice and how it impacts political science, psychology and sociology. There’s no better way to explore your interest in this exciting and evolving field!
Dates: July 25-28
Cost: $399
Cyber Threat Intelligence & Defense
Experiment with robotics, program with Python and practice information transmission, packet capture, analysis and cryptography with the pros. After all, the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security (NSA/DHS) have designated JWU as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).
Dates: July 25-28
Cost: $399
Fashion Merchandising & Retailing
There’s no doubt that fashion is fun, but it’s also a business. Learn what it takes to build a strong retail brand! You’ll learn about buying and selling fashion merchandise, how to forecast future trends in the industry, the visual strategies needed to display and sell merchandise effectively and the tools for advertising and promoting fashion.
Dates: July 25-28
Cost: $399
Food Innovation & Technology
If you love exploring all the possibilities of food, grab your seat at the table for an unforgettable experience.
Sharpen your skills in the culinary labs and learn from our very own JWU chefs, who not only know how to teach the fine art of cooking but also have excelled in the industry.
You’ll also explore the impact you can make through food outside the kitchen, with experts leading the charge to change the food industry though education, sustainability and research.
Food can take you in so many directions! Get a better understanding of our programs including: baking & pastry arts; culinary arts; culinary nutrition; culinary science & product development; food & beverage entrepreneurship; food & beverage industry management; food innovation & technology; and sustainable food systems.
Dates: July 11-14 | July 18-21
Cost: $399
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Health
Nurture your desire to help your local and even global community. Through this immersive experience, you’ll explore how you can make a difference in the health of others through improving physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
Explore multiple fields of study, including exercise and sports science; healthcare administration; public health; dietetics and applied nutrition; and psychology. These programs all work together to keep the community happy and healthy.
Dates: July 25-28
Cost: $399
Hospitality
Explore local venues through site visits and tours, and consider the wide range of career options available within the industry: hotel manager, bed and breakfast owner, marketing promoter for a sports team, wedding or event planner, or account executive for an international hotel chain. Hospitality can take you anywhere!
Dates: July 25-28
Cost: $399
Marketing & Advertising, Digital Marketing & Social Media
Calling writers, designers, media planners, data crunchers and more! Time to create buzzworthy ad copy and social media content. Learn to implement successful campaigns and strategies, armed with the skills and networking connections to become part of an integrated creative team.
Dates: July 25-28
Cost: $399
Media & Communication
Content creators, influencers, writers, producers, editors and directors — this is your chance to try out your skills in our Center for Media Production. Engage in dynamic workshops covering a broad range of topics from AI and celebrity to sexuality, technology and wellness culture. Case studies will range from AfroLatinx representation and LGBTQIA+ identity on Netflix to drill, trap, rap, and reggaeton on Tiktok and in video games. Gain an expansive introduction to media.
Dates: July 25-28
Cost: $399
Registration Deadlines
- July 11-14 Event (Food Innovation & Technology): Register by June 20
- July 18-21 Event (Food Innovation & Technology): Register by June 27
- July 25-28 Events (Marketing & Advertising, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Criminal Justice, Cyber Threat & Intelligence, Digital Marketing & Social Media, Fashion Merchandising, Graphic Design, Health, Hospitality and Media & Communication Studies): Register by July 4
Refunds & Cancellations
Registration cancellations should be sent in writing (by mail or email) to Admissions Events. A full refund will be given if the request is received at least two weeks prior to the start of the program. Confirmation of cancellations will be sent to the student’s email address provided to us in the registration.
The university reserves the right to cancel any program due to insufficient enrollment. In such cases, the full program fee is refundable.
The university assumes no responsibility for any other expenses incurred due to cancellation of a program.
Contact Us
Contact us with any questions:
Phone: 800-342-5598 or 401-598-1000
Email: providence@admissions.jwu.edu
Mailing Address
Admissions Events
Johnson & Wales University
8 Abbott Park Place
Providence, RI 02903
For Parents & Families: Planning Your Stay
The Career Explorations program and costs are for students only. For families wishing to stay nearby after dropping off their student, here are some recommendations for making overnight accommodations.
Note: JWU does not arrange family member hotel accommodations.
Aloft Providence Downtown
191 Dorrance St.
Providence, RI
Courtyard Providence Downtown
32 Exchange Terrace, Memorial Blvd.
Providence, RI
Graduate Providence
11 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI
Hampton Inn and Suites
58 Weybosset Street
Providence, RI
Hilton Providence
21 Atwells Avenue
Providence, RI
Homewood Suites by Hilton
5 Exchange Street
Providence, RI
Hotel Providence
139 Mathewson Street
Providence, RI
Enter Group/Promo Code JWU20 for discounted rate
Omni Providence Hotel
1 West Exchange Street
Providence, RI
Renaissance Providence
5 Avenue of the Arts
Providence, RI
Residence Inn
100 Sabin Street
Providence, RI