At Sacramento State, our mission is to help students grow from learners into leaders—professionals equipped with the skills, confidence, and experiences to succeed in a rapidly changing workforce. Career Ready Learning ensures that every Hornet has access not only to higher education, but to the hands-on opportunities that turn a degree into a career.
Through applied learning, internships, modernized equipment, and direct engagement with industry partners, students gain the real-world experience employers expect. This work strengthens the return on a Sac State education by creating clear pathways to meaningful careers and long-term economic mobility.
Your support makes this possible. By investing in Career Ready Learning, you help students build practical skills, expand their professional networks, and access opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach. Together, we are creating an environment where every student can thrive, contribute, and step confidently into their future.
Featured Initiatives
HornetAttain!
HornetAttain! helps returning and working-age learners complete the degrees they once began. Through personalized advising, flexible pathways, and dedicated support, the program opens doors to career advancement and long-term financial stability.
Career Center
The Career Center guides students from exploration to employment through resume support, career coaching, internship placements, and major employer events. It connects academic learning with professional success—ensuring students graduate career-ready.
GAIN (Gaining Access to Internships)
The GAIN Fund provides scholarships for unpaid or low-paid academic internships, removing financial barriers so students can pursue transformative hands-on experience that expands skills, builds confidence, and accelerates job readiness.
