Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake.
(see more)Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake.
Central Students Participate in Internships

Central Students Participate in Internships


Central Students Participate in Summer Internships


Central Students Participate in Spring Internships


Central College Students Participate in Career Kickstarter Program

Social Justice in the City Service Work

2023 Summer Internship


Spring 2023 Internship Participant


Central Students Participate in Summer Internships


Central Students Gain Internship Experiences

Central College Students Participate in Career Kickstarter Program

Central College Student Jacob Van Veldhuizen to Intern in Washington, D.C.

Central College Students Completing Fall Internships


Central Students Participate in Summer Internships


Central College Student Selected for Competitive Surgery Undergraduate Research Experience


Central Students Participate in Spring Internships

Students Participating in New Career Kickstarter Program

Central Students Completing Fall Internships


Central Students Completing Summer Internships


Central Students Participate in Internships for Spring Semester


Internship Leads to Job for Central College Student Lexie Patton

Cody Bock completes Department of State internship in Burkina Faso

Central Students Participating in New Career Kickstarter Program

Melissa Ketcham completes research program

Kate Huisman an intern for nonprofit Hope Haven

Brett Rozeboom completes medical internship in Cameroon
