The Work of the Centre for Calling & Career Development (CCCD)

At Trinity Western University, calling and career development are not confined to a single office or moment. They are part of the student experience across campus.

Students encounter calling and career support in multiple places: within their faculties and courses, through student leadership and co-curricular involvement, and through the Centre for Calling & Career Development (CCCD). Because of this, students learn early where to go for support — and are encouraged to engage throughout their time at TWU, not just near graduation.

A connected student experience

The work of the CCCD is to ensure that students experience career development as a connected and ongoing journey, rather than a series of isolated events. This includes exploring calling and purpose, engaging in career coaching and reflection, designing and testing career pathways, participating in experiential learning through placements and projects, and building relationships with employers and alumni. These experiences are intentionally connected so that students encounter the right tools and resources at the right time, see how different experiences build on one another, and grow in clarity, confidence, and direction over time.

A shared responsibility across campus

Calling and career development are not the responsibility of one office alone. Faculty and staff across TWU play an important role by integrating career-relevant learning into courses, helping students connect academic work to real-world contexts, encouraging reflection on skills and direction, and pointing students toward CCCD resources when appropriate. The CCCD supports this work by providing shared frameworks, accessible tools and resources, and clear pathways for student engagement. This allows career development to be reinforced across campus, not dependent on a single point of delivery.

You can book a career coaching appointment at any point in your degree — whether you're exploring direction early on, preparing applications as graduation approaches, or working to build your professional network. There is something useful a coach can offer you at every stage.

Career coaching appointments typically fall into one of three areas, depending on what you need most right now.

Exploration: You're curious about what's out there — different fields, industries, roles — and trying to understand what might be a good fit. These conversations help you explore your values, interests, and what the labour market actually looks like, so you can test possibilities with real information rather than assumptions.

Career readiness: You're preparing to launch — working through application documents, clarifying how to communicate your story, or thinking through what experiences you still want to gain before graduation. These conversations focus on the practical elements that help you move forward with confidence.

Connections: You're ready to build your network but unsure how to start. These conversations cover how to use LinkedIn effectively, identify people worth connecting with, craft thoughtful outreach, and access the relationships and resources TWU offers you as a student.

Don't overlook the people around you

While career coaching is a great resource, we always encourage you to take advantage of the people you are already connected with. Professors, academic advisors, peers, and mentors are all valuable sources of guidance and perspective. The people closest to your experience often notice things about you that you cannot see yourself — and a conversation with someone who knows you well can be just as valuable as a formal appointment.

Making the most of your time

When you book, you'll receive prework questions tailored to whichever area you're focusing on. These questions aren't busywork — they help you clarify what you actually need, and they give your coach context going in so you both can make the most of your time together.

Link to book with a Career Coach

Career development does not end at graduation. Early alumni continue to have access to CCCD support as they navigate their first roles, make early career decisions, and adjust to new professional environments. Graduates also leave with a framework they can continue using — helping them reflect on their direction, adapt to change, and make thoughtful career decisions over time.

The goal

TWU seeks to graduate students who are equipped for life. This means graduates who can articulate who they are and what they offer, and take meaningful next steps forward.