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5 Benefits of Mentorship for Black Students

Mentorship is a crucial function of the career development process, and it is known to be significantly impactful to everyone involved. Mentoring is the process of an experienced person facilitating the growth and development of a lesser experienced person. Research …

By Wiley Dawson
Wiley Dawson Assistant Director, Hartford Campus (He, Him, His)
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Our Pathways to Undergraduate Research

There are multiple paths to getting involved in undergraduate research. As part of Internship, Research, and Co-op Month, we invited 3 seniors to share with us their journeys to undergraduate research and advice they have for other students who are …

By Lisa Famularo
Lisa Famularo Assistant Director, Equity and Inclusion | Pronouns: she/her/hers
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Preparing for Experiential Learning as an Undocumented Student

What is experiential learning? Here at UConn’s Center for Career Development, we define it as hands-on, practical experiences and education that often provide the insight needed to determine if a major and/or a career path is one to consider. The …

By Dominque Moore
Dominque Moore Graduate Assistant: Career Development
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6 Ways to Maximize Your Career Development During Semester Break

Do you have winter break plans? It would be ideal to find time in your schedule to strategically think about your career plans. Here are six ideas to maximize your time and prepare for your future.

1. Shadow

Job shadowing …

By Desiree Martino
Desiree Martino Career Coach | Pronouns she/her
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An Opportunity to Intern on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC!

College to Congress (C2C) is a nonprofit organization that creates pathways for students to intern in Congress who could not otherwise afford to do so.

By College to Congress
College to Congress
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