CCI Student Professional Development
CCI Professional Development activities are designed to help students gain confidence in communicating their experiences and skills to potential employers through workshops and events led by industry professionals and alums. Additionally, these programs are designed to help students build networking contacts as they seek opportunities. Those who participate indicate an increase in understanding about industry topics, the work of various roles, as well as a better understanding of how to apply transferable skills with their technical knowledge to achieve their goals.
Spring Semester 2025
| Professional Development Meet Ups Tuesdays at 4 |
| Employer in the Foyer Tabling Wednesdays 11-2 |
Professionalism + Teamwork led by The Hartford
Tuesday, April 8, 4:00pm, Woodward 135
Come learn how at The Hartford understanding and demonstrating effective work habits while acting in the interest of the larger community and workplace melds with leveraging technologies ethically to enhance efficiency, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.
Peer Tech Talk: AI-Powered Development
Thursday, April 10, 4:00pm, Woodward 154
AI is everywhere, and it’s easier than ever to integrate it into your own apps and websites. Whether you’re an experienced developer or just starting out, this session will show you how to quickly and effectively implement AI-powered features in your projects.
Professionalism + Teamwork with TIAA
Tuesday, April 15, 4:00pm, Woodward 135
Come learn from Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at TIAA how to understand and demonstrate effective work habits while acting in the interest of the larger community and workplace.
Google Developers Group: Build with AI Part 2
Wednesday, April 16, Woodward 106
This event aims to help developers acquire and apply Generative AI skills to build and integrate applications using the latest Google AI technologies, including AI Studio, Gemini and Gemma family of models, and Vertex AI.RSVP REQUIRED
| The JELD-WEN Summer Internship Program empowers talented undergraduate students to gain real-world working experience and professional development in one of four potential business areas. This position is focused on the Information Technology business area. The internship program includes meaningful projects and challenging work assignments geared at developing professional competencies and skills in a chosen discipline. Additionally, throughout the summer internship, participants will have the opportunity for professional development, mentoring, and networking opportunities to help enhance future leadership. |
big Interview
| UNC Charlotte CCI Students! Practice for your interviews using Big Interview! After submitting a video, Big Interview’s robust AI tool will offer you immediate feedback on where you are with interview prep and will share tips and strategies for improvement. You can practice online, any time of the day or night, from the comfort of your own room. |
- You access Big Interview through https://biginterview.charlotte.edu
- NinerNet credentials. You will not need to create an account to use the system.
- Go to the “Assignments” tab.
- On the right hand side, enter the code provided to you
- Cyber security – ad449a
- Software Engineering – 71ce93
- Information Technology – f3925f
- Software Developer – d80b17
- Data Science/Analytics – 4e7d27AI – 475723
- Click “Start Assignment”
- On the right hand side, enter the code provided to you
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