The Gwen M. Greene Career and Internship Center is rolling out a new career community model—a network of partners (Career Center staff, alumni, employers, faculty, parents and families, student groups, and students) from a group of related industries to help students learn more about and connect with industries and professions. By connecting with the “career communities” early in their academic career, students can begin to gain insight into their values, interests, personality, and skills and how they connect to the possibilities for your future. More information will be available in the fall semester.
New career exploration course offered
The Career Center is piloting a new course in career exploration specifically for sophomores (fall semester) and first-year students (spring semester). The course, CAS 104, is designed to assist students in developing the skills to navigate career choice in today’s complex, global economy. Students will complete self-assessment activities, research academic and career options, write reflection papers, and have conversations with Rochester alumni. The course carries one credit and runs for seven weeks. Contact Laura Jones, laura.a.jones@rochester.edu, with questions.
Save the dates: career expos planned
Students can meet with employers from a variety of engineering, finance, banking, consulting, market research, leadership development, and management programs to discuss full-time and internship opportunities.
- Engineering, Tech, and Data Science Career Expo: Tuesday, October 3, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Richard Feldman Ballroom, Frederick Douglass Building
- Finance, Consulting, and Corporate Career Expo: Tuesday, October 3, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May Room, Wilson Commons
Career and internship search hits the road
Students can join Career Center staff October 9 and 10 as they visit finance firms based in New York City, biotech employers in Boston, or tech companies in Silicon Valley to explore options for internships and career paths after graduation. there will be opportunities to network with alumni and employers in each profession.
The student industry road trip program will visit five to seven organizations over a two-day period. It’s open to all sophomores who have a demonstrated interest in careers in finance or biotech and health care. Students must support their own travel to as well as lodging in Boston or New York City. Hotel suggestions can be provided by the Career Center. Funding for travel may be available for students with financial need.
Career Center staff will select 20 to 25 participants based on applicants’ résumés, statements of interest, quality, and effort. For more information, log in to Handshake at Rochester.
