The University of Connecticut and University of Rhode Island (URI) were jointly awarded a five-year contract from General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) to provide regional workforce development support to the Maritime Industrial Base.
The ANCHOR (Advancing Naval Careers through Higher-ed …
Aside from balancing two majors in marine sciences and ecology and evolutionary biology, Gabrielle Tullock says her undergraduate experience at UConn also taught her another important lesson: to step out of her comfort zone.
If she hadn’t, she wouldn’t have …
UConn’s newest alumni continued to excel after receiving their diplomas, with about 92% of recent graduates holding full-time jobs, continuing their education, or following other pursuits of their choosing within six months after graduating.
The large majority also stayed in …
Transitioning from military service or an ROTC program into the civilian workforce is a significant shift, filled with challenges as well as vibrant opportunities. Marine Corps veteran and Quinnipiac University graduate Nick DeLeonardo, now a Truck Rental Assistant Branch Manager at Enterprise, shares his insights on making a successful transition while leveraging military experience and excelling in civilian careers.
Despite the challenges associated with the job search process, there are many ways to stay motivated and manage stress effectively. Here are seven tips to help you navigate the job search process with confidence and resilience.
The Interstride platform provides a range of resources and information for international students in the United States and students looking to work abroad.
This Women’s History Month, we can do more than celebrate the past; we can take action to construct a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse future. While we have made tremendous strides, there are still significant barriers being faced by women …
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.
At UConn Hartford, students interested in pursuing an engineering career typically begin their journey in an introductory engineering course, ENGR1000. The course explores engineering disciplines, examines the wealth of engineering courses available through UConn’s College of Engineering (CoE), identifies related …
Ava Sheard is a senior at the University of Connecticut, pursuing a degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. As a three-time Babbidge scholar, Ava has routinely demonstrated academic excellence, alongside exceptional leadership as President of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA), Hospital Relations Captain for HuskyTHON, and a Research Assistant in Emily Myers’ Language and Brain Lab. Since attending UConn Storrs as a Spring-to-Storrs admit in 2022, Ava has exemplified ambition, resilience, and a remarkable ability to maximize ventures, leaving a legacy of success and meaningful impact on the university community.
