Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills

Anson Lau is an alumnus of UConn Storrs who graduated with a degree in civil engineering. Since completing his studies at UConn, he has begun building his career in the construction industry and currently works as a Field Engineer at The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company. His journey from a UConn student to a professional in the field reflects the strong foundation that the university provides to its engineering graduates.

Fostering Connections Through Belonging Blueprint: Linda Graves’ Student Success Story 

As students, faculty, and community members moved between project displays at the 2026 UConn Hartford micro-internship showcase, Linda Graves ‘27 (SSW) presented her project, titled Belonging Blueptrint, culminating weeks of work with faculty and community …

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.

UConn’s Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills hosted a panel featuring two international scholars who shared their strategies, challenges, and insights on navigating the U.S. job and internship search. The discussion highlighted early application timelines, the power of networking, and key resources, including CPT guidance and Career Center support, that help international students succeed.

DON’T TAKE THE BAIT! What to watch out for if you’ve received an email about a job offer or research opportunity.

Unlike traditional internships that often span 2–3 months, micro-internships have a short time commitment. This option gives students the ability to gain hands-on experience without putting their studies or personal responsibilities on hold.

Hear from international student alums who shared their successes and challenges faced while searching for jobs in the U.S.!

Gaining internship opportunities can be an overwhelming process, however, accessing the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills resources can be a guiding light through the process. Take Calla Kutschke, a sophomore Environmental Engineering major at UConn, as proof! From attending career fairs, utilizing our AI resume analyzer (Quinncia), and scheduling career coaching appointments, Calla was able to gain multiple internship experiences. Read on to learn more about Calla, her experiences on and off campus, and her advice for students of the Women’s affinity community. 

The Universitas21 (U21) program offers free, online, international micro-internship opportunities allowing you to work with your fellow students from across the globe, sharing knowledge and expertise whilst immersing yourself in a commercial organization.

Internships are great ways to gain real world experience and build hard and soft skills. Learn about Jarrin’s journey from intern to full-time hire at Traveler’s Insurance!