Center for Career Development

Learn about the La Comunidad Intelectual living-learning community and the benefits it brings to students in the program!

Latinx Heritage Month lasts from September 15 to October 15, and today we are highlighting Bianca Kea, an Afro-Latina entrepreneur and business owner who founded the apparel company, Yo Soy Afro Latina.

Latinx Month is from September 15th to October 15th, and to celebrate we are highlighting a groundbreaking UConn alum, Franklin Chang-Díaz!

Dr. Franklin Chang-Díaz was born on April 5th, 1950 in San José, Costa Rica, and he moved to the …

Learn more about employment organizations that center and serve the Latinx community and how to get involved.

The Center for Career Development recently collaborated with the Puerto Rican and Latin American Cultural Center (PRLACC) and the UConn Stamford Entrepreneurship Club to host a panel featuring 3 Connecticut entrepreneurs who shared their career struggles and successes, as well as advice on how to successfully navigate the startup process.

Starting a business is no easy feat, but with the right support, you can turn your idea into reality.

METAS is a peer-mentoring program out of the Puerto Rican and Latin American Cultural Center that aids in the professional and career development of Latinx students.

Networking and continued education are essential elements of effective career and self-development. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, career and self-development are “proactively developing oneself and one’s career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships within …