Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills

91% of undergraduate students have reported favorable outcomes at the six-month post-graduation milestone.

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.

In the early days of the pandemic, many UConn engineering graduate students logged into virtual classes feeling uncertain, isolated, and unsure of where to find career support. For Dr. Faye, this moment became a catalyst. Now an Assistant Professor in Residence and Director of Engineering Education Initiatives, she is transforming how graduate students engage with career readiness.

Missed our recent demo on Quinncia? Here’s a quick recap! Hosted by Mary Catherine Decoteau from UConn’s Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills, the session showcased how this AI-powered platform helps students improve resumes, practice interviews, and enhance LinkedIn profiles with instant, personalized feedback.

At O&G Industries, Chief Human Resources Officer Beth Dupont is driven by one mission: helping students see what’s possible. As a UConn Career Champion, she connects education and industry to prepare the next generation of talent—reminding students that curiosity and a willingness to learn matter more than any major.

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.

Learn how Dr. Shinae Jang developed two pillars to help incorporate career readiness into a large class, and how her own career journey has shaped the way she mentors students.

The Oscars? The Tonys? The Grammys? All incredible honors, but they pale in comparison to what we’re striving for in Career Services, the NACE Awards! Well, we’ve done it again… the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills is proud …