Established in Spring 1996 Alumni and Career Development Office (ACDO) aims to contribute to career establishment and development of the AUA graduates. It presents and defends their interests, contributes to their professional recognition both in Armenia and abroad.

ACDO was designed to provide students and alumni of the AUA with an on-going development process in career and employment related areas. The Center is a centralized unit that serves as a resource for students and alumni and organizes a wide variety of activities:

• contacts organizations and agencies functioning in Armenia to obtain information on job opportunities and provides AUA graduates with this information, brings both parties together for employment purposes,
• provides job search training for AUA students and graduates: organizes career days, workshops and seminars on topics related to writing a resume and a cover letter, development of interview techniques and job search strategies,
• seeks for training programs for prospective job opportunities,
• creates a link between alumni and current students,
• conducts promotion of AUA graduates.

ACDO has been playing an important role in graduates' career placement. According to the results of a recent survey conducted by the Center, 12 % of AUA graduates working in Armenia have found their jobs through the ACDO. The professionalism of AUA graduates is highly appreciated by such employers as KPMG, Johnson & Johnson, Mars, Armentel, Coca-Cola Bottlers, different Ministries of the Republic of Armenia, and other private and public organizations. As the reputation of AUA graduates increases in value, a growing number of employers are applying to the ACDO to be first in line for our graduates.