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
Events
A Day in the Life of a Cybersecurity Analyst with TIAA
Wednesday, September 3, 4pm-5pm, Woodward 335
Come learn and network with Tarik Hanif, TIAA. Tarik works on our network engineering team and will discuss how he prepared for his current role, his day in the life as a network engineer, and briefly discuss some of the early talent programs at TIAA.
Career Fair Prep Q&A Table
Wednesday, September 10, 11am-1pm, Woodward Second Floor
Got questions about the upcoming STEM or Fall Career & Internship Fairs? Stop by the table between 11am and 1pm to get your questions answered!
A Day in the Life of a Mobile Apps Product Owner with Ally
Wednesday, September 10, 4pm-5pm, Woodward 335
Step into the fast-paced world of mobile app development with Ally! This session is designed specifically for computer science students to get a firsthand look at what it’s like to build innovative and impactful mobile applications at one of the nation’s leading financial institutions.
A Day in the Life of an AI/Machine Learning Professional with TIAA
Wednesday, September 17, 4pm-5pm, Woodward 335
Come and learn how Sapan Patel works as a Info Security Vulnerability Assessment Specialist on the Vulnerability Management team. Sapan will speak to his experience in the early talent programs, his final placement role, and how he leverages AI in his current role.
STEM Fair – Thursday, September 11, 10am-2pm, Student Activity Center/Halton Arena
Fall Career Fair – Friday, September 12, 10am-2pm, Student Activity Center/Halton Arena
Career Fairs are a great way to connect with employers and grad programs offering full-time jobs, internships, and co-ops. Attendees include Fortune 100 companies, nonprofits, government agencies, local businesses, and graduate programs.
School of Data Science and CCI Undergraduate Young Alumni Panel
Monday, September 15, 4pm-5pm, Woodward 135
Ever wonder what life looks like after graduation with a Computer Science or Data Science degree? Join us for an engaging panel discussion with recent alumni who are already making waves in the tech world! Get their real-world insights, ask your burning questions, and network with Niners who’ve been exactly where you are. Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and jumpstart your career journey!
Speakers representing USAA, Moody’s, S&P Global, and Hilton will be on the panel. Open to all UG CCI and Data Science majors.
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A Day in the Life of AI/Machine Learning with TIAA
Wednesday, September 17, 4pm-5pm, Woodward 335
Come and learn how Sapan Patel works as a Info Sec Vulnerability Assessment Specialist on the Vulnerability Management team. Sapan will speak to his experience in the early talent programs, his final placement role, and how he leverages AI in his current role.
RSVP HERE
Peer Tech Talk: Mobile App Development and LLMs
Thursday, September 18, 4pm-5pm, Woodward 335
Come learn from Aakash Shah as he talks about mobile app development along with bridging the community you are a part of as well as how the use of LLMs can also help build projects and ideas faster.
Job & Internship Spotlight Notices
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Ally Financial
Full Time: Cybersecurity, Data & AI, Product Owner, Software Engineer
Internships: Cybersecurity, Data & AI, Product Owner/Business Support, Software Engineeringhttps://www.ally.com/about/careers/students/
Wells Fargo
Sophomore Discovery Fellowship Program
https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/early-careers/undergraduate-programs/other-undergraduate-programs/sophomore-discovery-fellowship-program/
PMMC
http://pmmconline.com/careers
Flow Control Group
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4283417396
NSA internships
https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/nsa/students-and-internships
Truist – 2026 Technology and Innovation Internship
https://careers.truist.com/us/en/job/TBJTBFUSR0105789EXTERNALENUS/2026-Technology-and-Innovation-Internship?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=phenom-feeds
BMW PACE Associate
https://www.bmwgroup.jobs/us/en/jobfinder/job-description-copy.165556.content.html
Epic Games Internship
https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/careers/jobs?type=Intern&page=1
Career & Professional Development Resources
LinkedIn Learning
Know students who want to up their LinkedIn game? Coursera Career Academy can help! Students, faculty and staff can access the platform here.
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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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