Student Success Story: Nick Lanza
Learn about Nick's time as an intern at iQuilt Partnership in Hartford, mentor at the Academic Achievement Center and how these experiences have shaped his career journey.
What is Career Readiness and why should I care?
Looking for that extra edge during an interview? Understanding and being able to demonstrate your knowledge of Career Readiness skills can help you get there. Learn about each of the 8 core competencies and how the Center for Career Development is here to help!
Professional Organizations Promoting Visibility and Equity within the Black Community
Professional organizations provide opportunities for networking, mentorship, and professional development catered to your career goals and interests. To help celebrate Black History Month we are highlighting professional organizations within the black community!
5 Things Every Undergrad Social Work Student Should Know
Check out these tips to help you be successful as a student in social work!
Go Get Yourself an Internship!
Internships are great ways to gain real world experience and build hard and soft skills. Learn about Jarrin's journey from intern to full-time hire at Traveler's Insurance!
What’s it like to complete a Virtual Micro-Internship?
Micro-internships are short-term experiences that give you the opportunity to complete work that's relevant to your career interests. Learn what it's like to complete one and why you should consider it!
My Experience Interning at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
Hear from Center for Career Development Intern, Alex, about her experience interning at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station and the skills she was able to learn and strengthen.
Alumni Spotlight: Alumni Success Story: Kaitlyn Bruneau
Meet Kaitlyn Bruneau, a licensed clinical social worker and is currently a senior cognitive behavioral therapist. She is a UConn Alum from the class of ’13 graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. The Center for Career Development sat down with Kaitlyn to hear more about her experience as a first-generation student and how that has impacted her throughout her career!
Alumni Spotlight: Fernando Alfonso III
Meet Fernando Alfonso III, a senior supervising editor at NPR and an Adjunct Faculty Member at Morehouse College. He is a UConn Alum form the class of ’09 graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in English.The Center for Career Development sat down with Fernando to hear more about his experience as a first generation student and how that has impacted him throughout his career!
Alumni Spotlight: Shihab Khalfalla
Class of 2023 alumni Shahib Khalfalla shares his experiences as a first-generation professional, and offers advice to first-generation students on how to find support and resources.
