Class of 1981

Welcome home, Class of 1981!

It's been forty-five years since we crossed the Commencement stage. In that time, we've found ways to stay connected and keep showing up for CC.

One of the most lasting is our Career Center Professional Development fund. Five years ago, our class came together during our 40th reunion to create the Class of 1981 Career Center Development Fund to help students prepare for what comes next after CC.

Our fund supports students with expenses like professional attire, grad school exam and application fees, and the other costs that stand between them and their first interviews, internships, and job offers.

And our class is making a real difference.

Since it was established, the fund has provided $35,741 through 145 awards to students pursuing opportunities after CC. Professional attire has been the most common need, with nearly $14,800 helping students prepare and present professionally for interviews, internships, networking, and conferences. Another $11,200+ has helped cover graduate and professional school testing and application costs, including the LSAT, MCAT, GRE, and DAT.

For our 45th reunion, every gift to the Class of 1981 Career Center Development Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $11,000 total. Your $5 becomes $10, $50 becomes $100, and every gift doubles the impact for Tigers who are ready to take their next step.

A gift to the Class of 1981 Career Center Development Fund is a gift to every Tiger about to take that first step after CC with the support of alumni who chose to help them get there.

Let's keep helping fellow Tigers build the careers they dream of. See you back on campus this October 9-11!