Communications, Marketing, & Sales

Welcome to the Communications, Marketing, & Sales Community! Members of this community are interested in how communication works in various contexts.

Communications, marketing, and sales careers offer opportunities to develop creative, strategic, and interpersonal skills valued across industries. These fields allow students to craft compelling messages, build relationships, and drive impactful results.

With transferable skills like collaboration and problem-solving, paired with relevant experiences, students from any major can successfully transition into these dynamic professions.

In this community, members will find resources that assist in their education on developing strong communication skills, thinking creatively, and vital collaboration skills needed to excel in these areas of interest. You’ll also find blogs, career development resources, and career opportunities in these areas of focus.

 

COMMUNICATIONS

Click here for additional information on Careers in Communications, Resources, Professional Associations, and Job Boards.

 

MARKETING

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SALES

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🌟 Summer 2025 Internship Grants – Apply Now! 🌟

We are excited to announce that applications are now open for students to receive grants for their summer internships! 🌟 If you know students who would be a great fit for these opportunities, please pass the word along.

🔹 Servant Leader Grant – …

By Lisa Slater
Lisa Slater Marketing & Events Coordinator
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Confidence & Style Reflecting Dress for Success

Event hosted by OSID and Career Development

By Silvana Leguizamo

“I thought it was a really creative idea to collaborate with the non-profit Dress for Success Quad Cities, and the speaker we had left the biggest impact on me. It …

By Lisa Slater
Lisa Slater Marketing & Events Coordinator
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Make a Difference with Science: Volunteer with GiGi’s Playhouse!

Are you passionate about science, healthcare, or working with diverse populations? GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities, a Down Syndrome Achievement Center located in Moline, IL, is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to lead a science-based program for individuals with Down syndrome!

Why Volunteer?

By Minh Nguyen
Minh Nguyen
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Who’s Hiring? Explore New Nonprofit Jobs at Arts Organizations

This week, we are pleased to share open roles at organizations dedicated to making arts and culture more accessible and available.

By Laura Kestner-Ricketts
Laura Kestner-Ricketts Executive Director, Career and Professional Development
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Sports Business Internship Grant Applications Now Open!

If you have a summer internship in sports, consider applying for the Matt and Mindy McSparin Sports Business Award! A generous stipend of approximately $2,000 will provide support for an unpaid internship for an aspiring student of any major to …

By Bobbie Tidball
Bobbie Tidball
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Career Resources

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Post Grad Service Option: Social Change & Public Service

Change Corps: Change Corps offers a year-long, three-step program that will launch your career in social change. Change Corps offers …

Post-Grad Service: Education

Teach for America: Teach For America is a leadership development organization for those who want to co-create a more just …

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Viking Connections

Daniel Allen

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Retired- Global Human Resources Director John Deere
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  • Glenview, Illinois
  • Human Resources Director Glenview Park District
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Austin Elledge

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Los Angeles, California
  • Social Media Graphic Designer, Animator NFL
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Deb Erhart

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Sugar Land, Texas
  • Human Resources Talent Acquisition Consultant Fort Bend Independent School District
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Amelia Garza

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager Alzheimer's Association®
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Zachary George

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Director of College and Fair Relations StriveScan
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Jake Glimco

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  • Skokie, Illinois
  • Senior Digital Marketing Manager Cannabistry
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Liz Lefelstein

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  • Los Angeles, CA
  • SEO Product Leader | Data Storytelling Expert Apple | TEKKI DIGITAL, Inc
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Brad Lott

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Washington, District of Columbia (D.C.)
  • Vice President of Global Partnerships Monumental Sports
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Pat Manser

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Senior Vice President, Marketing Enhance Health
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Darien Marion-Burton

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  • Forest Park, Illinois
  • President D.M. Burton
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  • Dallas, Texas
  • Vice President Enterprise Partnership Zeta Global
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Skill Building Courses

Brand Redesign: Small Business

Taught by Von Glitschka
Rebranding can help a company rebuild a reputation or go in a new direction. For designers, rebranding projects present a…

Revising Your Marketing Calendar for Customer Needs

Taught by Madecraft
Aligning your marketing calendar with customer needs is crucial for success. In this course, Alma Pantaloukas guides you through analyzing…

Developing a Style Guide

Taught by Nigel French
A style guide helps clarify a company’s voice, look, and identity. It also ensures that the brand is memorable and…

Aligning Sales and Marketing

Taught by Marcus Murphy
Sales and marketing don’t always play for the same side. Each group undervalues the contributions of the other—and this conflict…

Account-Based Marketing Foundations

Taught by Sangram Vajre
With fewer and fewer leads turning into customers, B2B marketers need a new approach. Done correctly, account-based marketing (ABM) can…

Designing Emotion: How to Use Design to Move People

Taught by Stefan Mumaw
Great designers are empaths. They harness the power of emotional response to connect to audiences and inspire action. If you…

Digital Marketing Trends

Taught by Martin Waxman
Stay up to date on the latest trends in digital marketing. In this biweekly series, marketing and social media expert…

Creating an Online Video Ad: 2 Editing, Uploading, and Marketing

Taught by Nick Harauz
Online video ads are essential for advertising any business, no matter how big or small. Video opens up a wider…

Fundamentals of a Redesign

Taught by Sean Adams
Most design projects don’t start from scratch. Instead, designers are usually asked to reimagine an existing brand. Redesigns can be…

B2B Marketing Foundations: Positioning

Taught by Ken Rutsky
Messaging is the fuel of your marketing efforts. Good messaging positions your brand for success. It distinguishes your offerings from…

Sales: Referral Selling

Taught by Joanne Black
Referrals offer the biggest competitive advantage of any sales tool out there—yet many teams aren’t using referral selling as the…

Creative Inspirations: Troika Design Group, Design and Branding Agency

Taught by Troika Design Group
Ever wonder who’s behind those cool identity graphics on broadcast and cable TV networks? Come take a peek behind the…

Marketing Foundations: The Marketing Funnel

Taught by Brad Batesole
Your goal as a marketer is to turn prospects into buyers. But there’s a lot more than conversion to consider…

Advertising Foundations

Taught by Jane Barratt
Learn the fundamentals of effective advertising and marketing communications. Former NYC ad executive Jane Barratt provides an overview of the…

Graphic Design: Small Business Identity Redesign

Taught by John McWade
Your client needs new branding. The current design is no longer relevant, accurate, or even consistent. Where to start? In…

Print Production: Direct Mail

Taught by Trish Witkowski
There is a strategic side and a practical side to direct mail. To get results, you need to pay close…

Yo Santosa, Branding Expert

Taught by Yolanda Santosa
Yo Santosa took a big leap when she decided to quit her job as a motion graphics artist. But her…

Learning to Write Marketing Copy

Taught by Ian Lurie
Copy is the heart and soul of almost every marketing endeavor. Get a great foundation for all your campaigns with…

Jonah Berger on Viral Marketing

Taught by Jonah Berger
Why do some ideas spread while others fade away? Jonah Berger, PhD, professor of marketing at the Wharton School and…

Web Motion: Create an Animated Banner Ad

Taught by Tom Green
Learn to create a simple web banner with motion and interactivity. This installment of Web Motion for Beginners shows you…

Contact & Location

Phone
309-794-7339
Address

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Rock Island, IL 61201

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Office is Open Drop-Ins (When Classes Are In Session)
Monday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Drop-in topics include:

  • Resume & Cover Letter Review
  • Resume & Cover Letter Writing
  • Viking Score Overview
  • LinkedIn Headshot Photo
  • Career Resources Overview