Welcome to the Healthcare and Wellness Community!

If you’re a student who would like to (or might like to) pursue a career in the fields of healthcare and/or wellness, this is the Career Community for you!

Career Communities were designed to group resources for students into industry-specific clusters. This one, which focuses on healthcare and wellness, will feature information specifically relevant to students looking for opportunities in these industries. This info is meant to help you explore different career paths within these fields as well as gain relevant experience and connections.

Here are some features you’ll want to keep an eye on:

  • Latest News
    Read blog posts about a variety of career options in healthcare and wellness, strategies to pursue those careers successfully, and events/programs that may help with your career exploration and development. All content is written by professionals in the fields of healthcare and wellness, members of the UConn community, and employers.
  • Husky Mentor Network
    Connect with featured alumni in various healthcare and wellness roles for a résumé critique, practice interview, career conversation, and more! The alumni on Husky Mentor Network have all agreed to share their knowledge and expertise with current UConn students.
  • Upcoming Events
    See a list of upcoming career development workshops, employer campus visits, networking events, and career fairs that will provide you opportunities to strengthen your career capital and build connections with healthcare and wellness professionals.
  • Featured Jobs & Internships
    Apply for jobs and/or internships in healthcare and wellness. All positions listed here are pulled directly from Handshake, UConn’s web-based recruiting platform.

All our Career Communities will be updated weekly, so you can either visit this webpage periodically to see what’s new or sign in with your NetID and password to get updates sent to you via email. Happy exploring!

By Lisa Famularo
Lisa Famularo Assistant Director, Equity and Inclusion | Pronouns: she/her/hers