The Center for Career Development at The Cooper Union is dedicated to empowering students as they explore and pursue their personal, academic, and professional aspirations beyond the classroom. 

Our mission is rooted in the belief that career development is a lifelong journey—one that begins with self-discovery and evolves through experience, reflection, and action. Through personalized one-on-one counseling, skill-building workshops, and targeted programming tailored to each of Cooper’s three schools—architecture, art, and engineering—we guide students in forging meaningful connections between their academic experiences and the world of work. 

We strive to foster a sense of self-direction in every student, helping them cultivate clarity around their values, strengths, and goals. Our approach encourages students to engage critically and creatively with the concept of work, not simply as a job or destination, but as a dynamic, evolving relationship that is deeply personal and socially meaningful. 

By providing the tools, knowledge, and support to confidently navigate an ever-changing professional landscape, we empower students to pursue opportunities that reflect who they are and who they aspire to become. 

For direct access to jobs and internships, events, applications, and resources visit Careers Connect.

Center for Career Development 
The Cooper Union
29 Third Avenue, 4th Floor 
New York, NY 10003-7120 

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm 
General e-mail: career@cooper.edu 

Whitney Oldenburg 
Director, Center for Career Development 
whitney.oldenburg@cooper.edu

Dannery Minaya
Assistant Director
dannery.minaya@cooper.edu

Nat Schmitt
Assistant Director
nat.schmitt@cooper.edu