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The University of Connecticut (UConn) prides itself on its award-winning career services and commitment to preparing students for a bright future after graduation. At UConn you can gain valuable employability skills during your degree and enjoy exciting work experience opportunities to help you make connections and build a long-lasting professional network.
reported having a positive career outcome 6 months after graduation (2020–21)
participated in experiential learning during their degree (2020–21)
and connect with alumni and mentors, and get advice specific to international students
(faculty, staff, employer partners and alumni trained to help students reach their goals)
visit campus every year
From nurturing your personal development and transferable skills, to giving you access to internships and job opportunities, UConn is a great place to boost your employability potential.
The award-winning Center of Career Development (CCD) is where you’ll find all the tools you could need to take your employability to the next level, by extending university experience beyond the classroom.
You can expect high-quality advice and services, such as tips on résumé writing and interview practice sessions. One-on-one meetings with a Career Coach are also available, or you can even get in connection with a UConn alumni in the job or industry you’re aiming to enter, through UConn’s Husky Mentor Network.
These tailored and highly personalized services are one of the reasons why the CCD recently won the 2020–21 Annual Excellence in Career Center Innovation Award from the Career Collective.
Preparing students for a seamless transition into the working world is one of the CCD’s goals. There are lots of networking and internship opportunities to explore, giving you a competitive edge over graduates without real-world experience in their specific field.
You can build on desired skills that employers look for in résumés, and grow your professional network with the help of career fairs and events hosted by the University.
More than 700 employers recruit at UConn each year, including Deloitte, NASA, IBM and Disney. These respected employers are attracted by the University’s reputation for consistently producing high-achieving graduates who haven’t just succeeded academically, but have experience and knowledge in real working environments.
Many UConn degrees also have built-in paid internship programs which often lead to full-time positions upon graduation. International students are able to work in the USA for up to 3 years thanks to an initiative called Optional Practical Training (OPT). This provides a great opportunity for international alumni to work for and gain experience from some of the industry-leading companies based in the USA.
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