Fellowships
A fellowship can be broadly described as a monetary award given to a student to pay for academic pursuits, often involving research. Fellowship opportunities are available domestically and internationally, across academic disciplines.
Here are some examples of how students have been able to …
Student Success Story: Ateeb Rahman
Ateeb Rahman is a junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Aerospace. Currently a mechanical engineering intern for Hanwha Aerospace USA, Ateeb hopes to become an astronaut in the future to help progress space exploration.
Describe what you do …
2020-2021 Career Center Awards, Presentations & Memberships
Awards
The Center won the Annual Excellence in Career Center Innovation Award from The Career Collective, a national consortium of career centers.
For six of the past seven years, the Career Center has been recognized as a finalist for a national award …
Service Opportunities & Volunteerism
A great space to enhance NACE competencies is through participating in UConn’s Community Outreach programs, volunteering through another organization or independently.
Examples of how students developed or enhanced their competencies through community outreach & volunteering:
If you are interested in sharing your own experience …
5 Reasons to Schedule a One-on-One Career Coaching Appointment at the Center for Career Development
Career Coaching appointments are one-on-one sessions for students that help to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be, through a goal and action-oriented process. Why get started now? It is never too early or …
Diversity and Inclusion Career Resources
These resources are designed to provide information and resources that can assist you in your career preparation and job search. The information provided is not an exhaustive list so please feel free to contact us with any additional recommendations and …
Career Communities
What are Career Communities?
Career Communities are industry-focused groups that assist undergraduate and graduate students in narrowing down their career aspirations into manageable and relevant fields. They also allow faculty, staff, employers, and alumni to interact with students through specific and …
Students with Disabilities
Racial/Ethnic Identities Women International Students
Veterans and Service Members Students with Disabilities
Undocumented Students Religiously Affiliated
First Gen Students LGBTQ+
Campus Resources
Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD): The mission of the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) is to enhance this experience for students …
Undocumented and DACAmented Students
With direction and advice from the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, the Center for Career Development created the Undocumented and DACAmented Students Affinity Community. This community’s goal is to provide resources focused on supporting students who self-identify as an Undocumented …
What is a letter of recommendation?
A letter of recommendation is a formal letter that is often included in support of an academic application, such as for a graduate program, fellowship, or other honor or award. Often, letters of recommendation are written by professors or faculty …
