Arts and Humanities in Action

Majoring in what you love doesn’t mean sacrificing financial security. A liberal arts education in arts and humanities can lead to a rewarding, high-impact career at an organization you care about.

The Arts and Humanities in Action (AHA) program is designed to provide first-year students with an in-depth glimpse into how an arts and humanities education creates valuable workplace skills for industries in entertainment, law, education, publishing, the arts, global policy, museums, human rights advocacy, business, health professions, tech, and so much more.

This cohort-based program connects you to like-minded peers, digs into real-world case studies of arts and humanities training in action, and builds tangible skills through workshops and site visits

WHAT YOU’LL GET

  • Mentor meetups with arts & humanities alumni that are tailored to address the interests of participating students
  • Hands-on skills and strengths assessments, resume building support, and networking preparation and coaching that will make you a competitive applicant
  • A one-day career trek to Boston to visit alumni at work and connect over dinner
  • Special sessions with faculty that explore their own pathways into arts & humanities
  • Personalized guidance on career planning and professional development from Loeb Center staff
  • A jumpstart on planning for summer 2027 internship and research opportunities

The program takes place in person and on campus January 18-22, 2027 and is free for participating students. 

Ready for your AHA moment? Applications open by mid-September!

Featured Articles

Black Twist Pen on Notebook

Confronting Career Fears: Reflections on Arts and Humanities in Action

Person painting on a wooden block

Myth-Busting the Starving Artist: Reflections from AHA Program

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Student Outcomes

Each year, the Loeb Center for Career Exploration and Planning at Amherst College conducts a first-destination survey with graduates asking about their first steps six months after graduation. The responses we collect help future students prepare for their career and post-graduation goals.

The following information represents outcomes data collected by the Loeb Center in accordance with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) standards.  Our knowledge rate was 91% for the class of 2025, 90% for the class of 2024, 85% for the class of 2023, 89% for the class of 2022, 90% for the class of 2021, 91% for the class of 2020, and 93% for the class of 2019. Knowledge rate includes data collected through surveys, employers, staff, fellow graduates, LinkedIn profiles, or other online sources.

  • First Destination
  • Top Employers
  • Employment Industry
  • Employment Function
  • Employment Locations
  • Top Universities
  • Degree Types
  • Fields of Study

First Destination

Mammoths pursue an array of plans after graduation.  This graph depicts what recent graduates do within six months after degree completion.

Contact & Location

Phone
413-542-2265
Email
careers@amherst.edu
Website
http://amherst.edu
Address

Amherst, MA 01002