Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills

Preparing for graduate school can be confusing as an undergraduate student when there are so many options and factors to consider. Four UConn alumni shared key points of advice for the process and factors of consideration when it comes to graduate school.

Ashley Cruz did not arrive at UConn with a perfectly mapped-out plan, but she acknowledges that uncertainty has shaped her growth just as much as clarity has. Raised in Franklin Township, New Jersey, in a community characterized by cultural diversity …

Meet Morty Ortega, Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Resources & the Environment. Morty dedicates his career to mentoring students, helping them navigate their own journeys with a personalized Career Roadmap. Read on to discover how Morty is shaping futures, one career at a time.

Learn how Heidi Pineda fostered her love of helping others to support fellow students at UConn and hopes to continue doing so in her future work!

Discover how you can use your cultural wealth to help you on your career journey and resources to support you!

Celebrate Latinx heritage today and every day! Read on to learn about resources available to the Latinx community and explore professional development opportunities.

Introducing Noëlle Santos, an Afro-Latina entrepreneur. Noëlle owns and founded The Lit. Bar, a wine bar/ bookstore! It is also the only independent bookstore in the Bronx. Read on to know Noëlle’s full journey!

September 15th through October 15th is Latinx Heritage Month, and to celebrate today we are highlighting a Latina starblazer, Ellen Ochoa! Dr. Ochoa was the first Latina to go to space, the first Latinx director of the Johnson Space Center, and the second woman to direct the Johnson Space Center. Read on to learn more about her journey! 

In 2021, the Center for Career Development facilitated an Identity and Career Development survey. The primary focus of the research was identifying unique career experiences facing affinity groups, and ways in which the Career Center can provide support to each group.