Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills

From nine internships to graduate studies at Harvard, Rashana Weerasinghe has built a career rooted in learning, leadership, and community. Her story shows students that growth happens when you stay curious and lean on the people who support you.

UConn students from across the regional campuses gathered at UConn Stamford on for “Mission: Momentum,” a one-day summer conference designed to power up their professional goals and personal growth.

The conference, inspired by a superhero theme, invited students to uncover …

Along our undergraduate and professional journey, we may start to develop fears about facing our futures, especially as undocumented and DACAmented students. It is common (and completely normal!) to experience heightened anxiety, as your future may sometimes seem uncertain. In this …

When I first came to university as a first-generation student, I was both excited and thoroughly overwhelmed. Without family members who had gone through the process before me, I had to figure out a lot on my own – sometimes …

In recent years, the popularity of podcasts has grown exponentially. The accessibility of opening your device, clicking on a podcast, and listening from anywhere has been the biggest attraction. Within the wide range of podcast topics, one that specifically benefits college students are podcasts on career readiness conversations and advice. Career readiness podcasts discuss topics about navigating post-grad, corporate workplace culture, professionalism, networking, and are even centered around specific career paths. Read along for tips and recommendations on how to make the most of these types of podcasts.

Forage is a free online platform designed to help students explore career paths, participate in realistic job simulations, and gain firsthand experience with leading employers. For students coming from different educational or cultural backgrounds, it can be difficult to know what to expect from the U.S. job market. That’s where Forage shines, providing insight into U.S. workplace culture, day-to-day responsibilities, and industry expectations—all without needing a visa or work authorization. By simulating real-world tasks from top companies, Forage empowers students to build practical skills and make informed career choices, no matter where they’re starting from. 

Have you ever considered becoming an entrepreneur, but don’t know where to start? Read on to learn about Simone Morris’s journey of entrepreneurship and discovery of passion!

Meet An Nguyen, a junior on the Stamford Campus majoring in Computer Science. Learn more about An’s role as President of the Google Developer Student Club and advice he has for students looking take on leadership roles!