Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills

The UConn Work+ Supervisor Summit is an annual professional development conference designed to guide campus faculty and employers who supervise student employees on effective strategies to mentor employees and create impactful work environments.

Joel Nebres’ journey from STEM to the humanities reveals that clarity comes through exploration. By embracing uncertainty, taking risks, and following his heart and values, he found meaningful work—reminding students that growth begins when you step beyond what’s expected and try something new.

Assistant Professor in Residence Dr. Calvert brings a career shaped by exploration into the classroom. With experience spanning chemistry, consulting, engineering, and sales, he helps UConn students navigate career uncertainty, emphasizing curiosity, reflection, and the real-world skills that employers value most.

Graduate students are seeking structured, integrated approaches to career development within their academic programs. This data insight highlights preferred models—including Individual Development Plans, career milestones, and curricular integration—emphasizing the value of embedding career preparation as a core part of graduate education.

In Spring of 2025, the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills surveyed graduate students to better understand their awareness, needs, preferences, and expectations related to career development. The survey also explored student engagement with the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills as well as career preparation in their academic departments.

The Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills has transitioned to 12twenty, a new platform for career coaching, job searches, and events. As a Career Champion, you can explore student accounts, guide them in booking appointments, finding opportunities, and organizing materials—all to help them navigate their career journey with confidence and ease

How are the 2025 Career Readiness Faculty Fellow Cohort enhancing their curriculum with career development strategies?

Learn how Jessica Groves’ career journey led her to finding her passion for advising students, and hear her advice for other career champions.

Never fear, guidance on leading practices in supervising and mentoring working learners are here!