Career Explorations®
Explore Your Future
Try a career path on for size during JWU Providence’s Career Explorations program.
During the summer before your junior or senior year, explore a range of careers, including in criminal justice, food innovation and technology, graphic design, health and hospitality on JWU’s Providence Campus.
You’ll stay on campus for three nights. The program includes housing, all meals, instructional materials, activities and on-campus transportation.
Criminal Justice
There’s so much more to criminal justice than what you see on TV. You’ll learn law enforcement best practices, discover crime scene analysis in our crime lab and crime scene room, and even consider the big picture of criminal justice and how it impacts political science, psychology and sociology. There’s no better way to explore your interest in this exciting and evolving field!
Dates: July 24-27 (register by July 16)
Cost: $399
Register for CX: Criminal Justice
Food Innovation & Technology
Sharpen your skills in the culinary labs and learn from our industry-experienced JWU chefs. You'll also explore how you can change the food industry outside of the kitchen through education, sustainability and research. Get a better understanding of our programs including baking & pastry arts, culinary arts, culinary nutrition, food & beverage industry management, and more.
Session I Dates: July 10-13 (register by July 2)
Session II Dates: July 17-20 (register by July 9)
Cost: $399
Register for CX: Food Innovation & Technology Session I
Register for CX: Food Innovation & Technology Session II
Graphic Design
Dive into the world of vector drawing and digital imaging to create a logo for your very own streetwear brand. Bring your ideas to life using digital tools that real designers use, and get the chance to refine your skills.
Dates: July 24-27 (register by July 16)
Cost: $399
Register for CX: Graphic Design
Health & Wellness
Nurture your desire to help your local and even global community. Through this immersive experience, you’ll explore how you can make a difference in the health of others through improving physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
Explore multiple fields of study, including exercise and sports science; healthcare administration; public health; dietetics and applied nutrition; and psychology. These programs all work together to keep the community happy and healthy.
Dates: July 24-27 (register by July 16)
Cost: $399
Register for CX: Health & Wellness
Hospitality
Explore local venues through site visits and tours, and consider the wide range of career options available within the industry: hotel manager, bed and breakfast owner, marketing promoter for a sports team, wedding or event planner, or account executive for an international hotel chain. Hospitality can take you anywhere!
Dates: July 24-27 (register by July 16)
Cost: $399
Refunds & Cancellations
Registration cancellations should be sent in writing (by mail or email) to Admissions Events. A full refund will be given if the request is received at least two weeks prior to the start of the program. Confirmation of cancellations will be sent to the student’s email address provided to us in the registration.
The university reserves the right to cancel any program due to insufficient enrollment. In such cases, the full program fee is refundable.
The university assumes no responsibility for any other expenses incurred due to cancellation of a program.
Contact Us
Contact us with any questions:
Phone: 800-342-5598 or 401-598-1000
Email: providence@admissions.jwu.edu
Mailing Address
Admissions Events
Johnson & Wales University
8 Abbott Park Place
Providence, RI 02903
For Parents & Families: Planning Your Stay
The Career Explorations program and costs are for students only. For families wishing to stay nearby after dropping off their student, here are some recommendations for making overnight accommodations.
Note: JWU does not arrange family member hotel accommodations.
Aloft Providence Downtown
191 Dorrance St.
Providence, RI
Courtyard Providence Downtown
32 Exchange Terrace, Memorial Blvd.
Providence, RI
Graduate Providence
11 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI
Hampton Inn and Suites
58 Weybosset Street
Providence, RI
Hilton Providence
21 Atwells Avenue
Providence, RI
Homewood Suites by Hilton
5 Exchange Street
Providence, RI
Hotel Providence
139 Mathewson Street
Providence, RI
Enter Group/Promo Code JWU20 for discounted rate
Omni Providence Hotel
1 West Exchange Street
Providence, RI
Renaissance Providence
5 Avenue of the Arts
Providence, RI
Residence Inn
100 Sabin Street
Providence, RI