Students at a Curb College internship fair.

Career & Professional Development

Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business

We're here to help you succeed

Curb College's Professional Development team provides resources that broaden the students' and graduates' professional skills and networks, equipping them to readily assimilate into the entertainment industry. With this vision in mind, we offer one-on-one meetings with students and graduates, weekly on-campus workshops led by industry professionals, off-campus networking opportunities and hundreds of professional internships each semester. We act as ambassadors and connectors for Curb College students and graduates through intentional involvement in the entertainment industry.

Begin building your network. Download the list of volunteering opportunities that will help you find ways to get involved in the community and the industry.

Get Started with Handshake

Handshake is our internal job and internship board which will allow you to connect with industry professionals from every aspect of the entertainment industry. You can also schedule a one-on-one appointment with your career development specialist through your Handshake account.

Where Passion Meets Profession

Discover why Curb College is a top choice for launching careers in music, media, sports, and film.

98%
First Destination Rate, Graduates employed, in grad school or enlisted within 6 months of graduation
89%
Career Alignment, Of employed grads, nearly 9 in 10 are in roles aligned with their short- or long-term goals
Top 20
Film School, Recognized by Variety magazin
400+
Industry Internships, Offered annually across music, sports, film, media and publishing
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Entertainment Industry Professional Development Team

Jamie Emerick
Career & Professional Development

Jamie Emerick

Senior Career Development Specialist
Phone: 615-460-5345
Email: jamie.emerick@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Building, Suite 214
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Emma Such
Career & Professional Development

Emma Such

Senior Career Development Specialist
Phone: 615-460-5264
Email: emma.such@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Building, Suite 214
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Rachel Zola
Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business, Career & Professional Development

Rachel Zola

Associate Director of Entertainment Career Development & Internships
Phone: 615-460-6673
Email: rachel.zola@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Building, Suite 214
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