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.
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Upcoming Events
Workshops, Panels, and Industry Visitors
Explore CO-LAB Ventures $ 49er Foundry (with CCI)
Tuesday, February 3, 4pm, Woodward 335
Join us for an info session to learn more about CO-LAB Ventures and 49er Foundry, two programs designed to support students interested in innovation, entrepreneurship, and venture development.
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Applications Open for the CO-LAB Ventures Pitch Competition
CO‑LAB Ventures is an interdisciplinary pitch competition that brings together students from across UNC Charlotte to collaborate on bold ideas. Designed to foster teamwork between two academic colleges, this year’s challenge pairs students from the College of Computing & Informatics (CCI) and the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (CHESS) to tackle real‑world problems through innovative, cross‑disciplinary thinking. This year’s theme, Entrepreneurship for Public Good, invites teams to co‑create solutions that strengthen communities and advance the public good. The competition will take place on April 27, 2026 at CO-LAB in Uptown Charlotte. Apply by Feb. 15.
Application Link: https://ninerengage.charlotte.edu/submitter/form/start/712884
Sophomores and juniors are especially encouraged to apply. For questions, please email centerforei@charlotte.edu.
Lincoln Financial – Employer in the Foyer
Wednesday, February 4, 11am-2pm, Woodward Hall Second Floor
Come talk with representatives from Lincoln Financial Group as they discuss current open tech roles as well as answer your questions about resumes, interviewing, networking, and more!
Hybrid Agile: Outperforming AI by Delivering Real Results Workshop
Wednesday, February 4, 4pm, CHHS 380
Standing out in IT means more than following trends. This session explores how hybrid Agile approaches help you deliver results that shine brighter than AI. Learn how to adapt, innovate, and demonstrate the value of human ingenuity in technology.
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Spring STEM Career Fair
Thursday, February 5, 10am-2pm, SAC and Halton Arena
Touio – Employer in the Foyer
Wednesday, February 11, 11am-2pm, Woodward Hall Second Floor
Touio representatives will host an engagement table on the second floor of Woodward Hall. Students can drop by and learn more about the company as well as receive professional development-related feedback. No appointment necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
Making Sense of Sensors with Data Analytics Workshop led by Touio
Wednesday, February 11, 4pm, Woodward 335
Come hear Ali Hosseini, CEO and Founder of Touio provide a walkthrough of their IoT analytics platform, Ginjer and students will get first hand experience using the platform to integrate device decoders and create solutions that can be applied in real-world scenarios.RSVP and More Info
Spring Career & Internship Fair
Friday, February 13, 10am-2pm, SAC and Halton Arena
Spring Tech Connect Networking Event
Wednesday, February 18, 1pm-5pm, SAC Salons
Tech Compass: Networking Event
Monday, March 2, 3pm-5pm, Student Union 340
CCI and Charlotte SIM Women invite students, faculty, staff, and local professionals to a networking experience designed to sharpen your edge and expand your circle.
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More CCI Professional Development events are listed in Niner Engage or view on the CCI Events Calendar.
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