Greetings from the Career Services and Alumni Relations Department!
Like many of you, I came to Cortiva Institute - Chicago from the corporate world after working for 10 years as a regional human resources manager and often got massages to reduce stress and manage chronic pain. At the same time I began my training in martial arts and meditation and decided it was time for a career change that offered a more meaningful, balanced lifestyle. I was ultimately led to Cortiva Institute - Chicago and after graduating in class 43, I worked for 5 years as the full time massage therapist at WholeHealth Chicago, a complimentary alternative medical center, and taught in the introductory and diploma programs at Cortiva Institute - Chicago.

As the director of this department my job is to connect Cortiva Institute graduates with the best job opportunities available throughout the greater Chicago area, although Cortiva Institute - cannot guarantee employment of its graduates

As a Cortiva Institute - Chicago alumna, I welcome your input and suggestions. Please stop by the school to say hello or contact me at sbarney@cortiva.com or 312-753-7932.

Sincerely,

Susan Barney, Director
Career Services and Alumni Relations

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Cortiva Institute - Chicago School of Massage Therapy
17 N State Street 5th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602

The following are services we offer to our graduates:

• Job Portal
• Vocational guidance to help you find the right environment to utilize your skills
• Online business classes built into the diploma program
• Resume and Interview Preparation
• On-campus recruitment at our biannual Job Fairs exclusive to Cortiva graduates,
  NO RSVP required
  2009 Job Fair Dates
  • Loop Campus
    • Wednesday, March 18, 2009 noon – 3:00pm
    • Wednesday, September 16, 2009 noon – 3:00pm
  • Crystal Lake Campus
    • Thursday, March 19, 2009 6:00pm – 8:00pm
    • Thursday, September 17, 2009 6:00pm – 8:00pm
• Resource Library
• Employer Relations

Illinois License Information
ALL massage therapy licenses will expire on 12/31/08 no matter when it was first issued. To learn more visit the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation at www.idfpr.com or the American Massage Therapy Association's Illinois Chapter at www.amta-il.org .

If you need help completing your license application, please email Susan Barney at sbarney@cortiva.com .

Job Portal
All alumni have access to our Job Portal which lists employment and volunteer opportunities, spaces for rent and contact information for over one thousand registered employers. If you're looking for a job, work space, networking opportunities or want to volunteer, you can easily search our extensive listings directly online. You can also post your resume to make it easier for our employers to find you. Click here to login or register.

Get Involved
Ways you can get involved at Cortiva Institute - Chicago:

Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC) is a group of Cortiva Institute - Chicago graduates which meets twice a year to discuss the field of massage therapy and how their experience at Cortiva Institute - Chicago has affected their careers as massage therapists. GAC is a great way to stay connected and network with other Cortiva Institute - Chicago alumni. The 2009 meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, April 15 and Wednesday, October 14 from noon – 2 pm. All grads are welcome! If you are interested in participating in these meetings, please contact Susan Barney, Career Services and Alumni Relations Director, at sbarney@cortiva.com

Employer Program Advisory Committee (EPAC) is a group of employers of massage therapists from a variety of massage settings which meets twice a year to discuss topics related to the training of massage therapists. They also review completion and placement statistics as well as classrooms and equipment used in the Professional Massage Therapy Diploma Program. It provides a networking opportunity for members, in addition to providing input into the training of massage therapists. If you are an employer who hires massage therapists and would like to participate in the EPAC meetings held in 2009 from noon - 2pm on Wednesday, May 6 and Wednesday, November 11, contact Susan Barney, Career Services and Alumni Relations Director at sbarney@cortiva.com .