Business & Career Development Center
Helping students and alumni connect to their calling
The Business & Career Development Center (BCDC) equips students, alumni, and community members to confidently pursue their calling through biblically grounded career readiness, mentorship, and entrepreneurship programs. By integrating a Christ-centered approach into every initiative, BCDC helps individuals not only find a job, but live out God’s purpose in their professional lives.
Through BCDC’s three foundational pillars, Career Readiness, Mentoring, and Entrepreneurship, students and alumni are empowered to thrive in their unique callings, equipped to be either ministering professionals or professional ministers who make a meaningful Kingdom impact.
- Career Readiness Programs for high school and college students preparing for today’s workforce
- Whiteboard Sessions to clarify calling and connect passions to purpose
- Entrepreneurship Training including capital-awarded cohorts and business mentorship
- Exclusive Internships & Networking Events with Christian business leaders
- Faculty and Teacher Enrichment through outreach programs and collaborative training
“The BCDC programs are equipping me to have a brighter and more promising future as a professional.”
— Denis Knutzen, School of Business
Your Partnership Fuels Purpose
Donors and business partners are essential to advancing BCDC’s mission. Every gift expands the reach of our programs—offering access to students across disciplines and life stages, from high school to graduate school and beyond.
Your Gift Helps
- Train and mentor aspiring entrepreneurs
- Place students in internships and jobs
- Provide capital for student-run businesses
- Empower the next generation of Christian leaders in the marketplace
In our first year alone:
- Over 700 Christian professionals engaged through events
- 100+ students and alumni gained career coaching
- Students launched real businesses and gave back to CIU
- Participants represented multiple CIU programs—not just the School of Business
And we’re just getting started.
“What I’ve liked the most is the combination of theory with hands-on experience.”
— Andres Gomez, Community Development
Join Us in Building a Legacy of Influence
Partnering with the BCDC means more than giving, it means multiplying Kingdom impact. Whether you contribute financially, serve as a mentor, or open internship doors through your business, you are helping to transform lives for eternity.
Let’s build the future, together.
Contact Us
For more information about the BCDC, please contact:
Cynthia Villar
Director, BCDC
