Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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.  

Goldman Sachs Undergrad Virtual Insight Series

Goldman Sachs Undergrad Virtual Insight Series is an interactive multi-day, flexible program to accommodate with your schedule. This program is for current college freshman and sophomores. The program is open to all majors and provides to students an introduction to …

By Katarzyna Paszek
Katarzyna Paszek
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Synchrony Business Leadership Program Sophomore Summer Externship

Ready to show yourself what’s possible at the end of your sophomore year? Check out Synchrony’s four-day immersive program! You’ll learn a lot, including their innovative approach to customer engagement.

This BLP-Sophomore Externship is designed specifically for rising juniors. This …

By Tara Malone
Tara Malone Associate Director, Regional Campuses Pronouns: she/her/hers
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Supporting Black-Owned Businesses: Let’s Extend Beyond the Trend

Black-owned businesses have historically faced financial challenges, which are rooted in racial discrimination and resource inequity. Today, through increasing social awareness and the call for justice motivated by the Black Lives Matter movement, activism has encouraged the public to support …

By Tara Malone
Tara Malone Associate Director, Regional Campuses Pronouns: she/her/hers
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Looking for an Internship? Consider TIP Summer Research & Innovation Internships

Looking for a summer internship and hoping to gain more experience in research or innovation in the field of STEM and/or business? The TIP Innovation Fellows Program might be the perfect opportunity for you. 

The TIP Innovation Fellows Program offers mentored summer …

By Jessica Buller
Jessica Buller Career Consultant
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Got an IDEA? Imagine, Develop, Engage and Apply!

Is there a creative endeavor you want to engage in, or an original research project you would like to conduct? Do you have a product you would like to develop, an entrepreneurial venture you want to launch, or a service …

By Tara Malone
Tara Malone Associate Director, Regional Campuses Pronouns: she/her/hers
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Career Outcomes

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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.

Student/Alumni Success Stories

Featured Resources

BOLD Women’s Leadership Network

BOLD focuses on facilitating opportunities for women’s career development and networking through scholarship funding, programming, and post-graduation fellowships.

Résumé Samples by Career Community
Career Search Engines
In addition to engaging in networking, searching online can be a viable option to supplement internship and co-op efforts. In …
Podcasts for Your Career Community

Listening to podcasts can give you a window into the career and work habits of people in every kind of …

InsurTech Venturing and Fellowship Program

Are you fascinated by the world of InsurTech? The InsurTech Fellows Program is a fellowship that provides a variety of …

Greenhouse Studios

Greenhouse Studios forges diverse and democratic collaborations that build humanities scholarship in new formats to engage new audiences. The design-thinking …