ACS Bridge Career Kick-Starter Workshop

ACS Bridge is pleased to offer the Career Kick-Starter (CKS) Workshop! This workshop provides graduate students in the chemical sciences with the tools to conduct a successful career search and build a sense of community among those selected to participate.

The ACS Bridge CKS Workshop helps develop interpersonal and communication skills used in professional and personal settings. This workshop provides the opportunity to explore the wide range of career paths available within the chemical sciences. It provides its attendees with the tools to conduct a successful career search and build a sense of community among those selected to participate.

Flights and accommodations will be covered by ACS. All applicants must be based in the US.

Who Should Attend

• ACS Bridge Fellows
• Graduate students based in the U.S.

What You'll Do

The CKS Workshop interactive programming includes learning modules, discussions with a panel of professionals, one-on-one career consultations with a career advisor, and opportunities for creating meaningful professional connections.

Participants will:

• Understand how skills, values and opportunities intersect to create a satisfying career path.
• Identify their own personal values and skills.
• Develop goals to reach their desired career objective.
• Apply strategies for career exploration in different job sectors.
• Conduct a successful job search.

How to apply:

• Create an Account
  • Visit the Scholarship Lifecycle Manager and create an account.
• Complete the application Form
  • Once your account is set up, look up "2026 Bridge Career Kick-Starter Workshop" and click the "Apply" button to the right.
  • To be considered you will be required to provide:
    • A CV or resume in PDF format
    • Response to the three prompt questions listed in the application (a preview of these questions is available on the application description).