Welcome to the Innovation and Entrepreneurship community!

The Innovation & Entrepreneurship community will provide resources, information, and a virtual space for students and alumni interested in innovation and entrepreneurship.  As a follower of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship community, you will get timely alerts on internships, co-ops, jobs, blogs, and events posted on the page.  

Career and self-development are life-long processes that evolve as new experiences and information are obtained. Use this page to design your career and self-development strategically. Review the list of student and professional organizations and decide which opportunities best align with your career goals. Connect with a Husky Mentor to engage in career conversations that will expand your network and give you an on-the-job perspective. Explore your options by reviewing Job Market Insights and the UConn Undergraduate Outcomes.  

Welcome to the Innovation & Entrepreneurship career community!

Job Titles Might Include:

  • CEO
  • President
  • Owner
  • Principal
  • Proprietor
  • Managing Director
  • Managing Member
  • Managing Partner
  • Technical Director
  • Creative Director
  • Administrator
  • Director of Operations
  • Chief Disruptor

Commonly Found Skills in this Field Include (but are not limited to):

  • Curiosity
  • Time Management
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Efficiency
  • Resilience
  • Communication
  • Networking
  • Finance
  • Branding
  • Sales

Sidebar

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UConn alum and swimsuit entrepreneur Hayley Segar ’17 (CLAS) impressed ABC’s “Shark Tank” judges, and left the entrepreneurship competition with a business deal with two of them.

Despite a case of nerves prior to the segment’s taping, Segar was confident …

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3 Reasons You Should Have A Side Hustle (Besides Just Making More Money)

Side hustles are a way of making money without the commitment of a full-time (or even a normal part-time) gig to worry about. In fact, they can often work in tandem with being a full-time student, having a regular part-time …

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Alum Roars into Children’s Toy Market with Colorful Plush Dinosaurs, Plans for Complementary Books

UConn Alum Lyla Andrick has launched “Happy Dinosaur”, a line of colorful plush toys aimed at fostering creativity in children ages 2-8. The brand, which began in her dorm room, has grown rapidly and is now expanding to include …

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Explore occupations by career categories and pathways and use real time labor market data to power your decision making.

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Career Outcomes

  • First Destination
  • Top Employers
  • Starting Salary
  • Employment Locations
  • Top Universities
  • Degree Types
  • Fields of Study

First Destination

First Destination refers to undergraduate outcomes within the 6 months following graduation. The data is collected through a survey distributed to students at graduation, and again in the months following, to gain insight on their lives post-graduation. This information may come directly from the graduates via, for example, a survey method. Relevant data, however, may also be provided by employers, or obtained through other sources (e.g., LinkedIn profiles, other online sources, fellow graduates, or parents). 

Student/Alumni Success Stories

Featured Resources

NetWerx Program

The Werth Institute NetWerx Program builds bridges between current students and UConn alumni through multiple engagement opportunities centering around how …

Résumé Samples by Career Community
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Career Search Engine

In addition to engaging in networking, searching online can be a viable option to supplement the job, internship and co-op …

Werth Institute

Under University leadership, the Peter J. Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation brings together myriad programs that foster entrepreneurship and …

Women’s Business Development Council

Women’s Business Development Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing the tools and resources to help …

U.S. Small Business Administration

We support America’s small businesses. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) connects entrepreneurs with lenders and funding to help them plan, start and …