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
AWS Cloud Club x AWS: Career Panel
Tuesday, April 7, 6:00pm, McKnight Hall – Cone Center
Join the AWS Cloud Club at UNC Charlotte for an exclusive panel discussion with AWS professionals on The Future of Tech: What Students Should Be Paying Attention To! Learn from experts across tech and business, discover what’s next in the industry, and connect with professionals who can help guide your career journey. From the panel discussion, you’ll walk away with valuable insights and meaningful connections to help shape your career in tech.
Fidelity Investments Hackathon
(APPLY BY APRIL 7)
Monday, May 11, 2026, 8:30 – 5:00 pm
During this two-day experience, participants will:
Team up with like-minded students to solve real-world hacking challenges
Build resumé ready skills while exploring career paths in technology
Network with female technologists driving innovation at Fidelity
Get fast-tracked for consideration for a Summer 2027 internship!
Apply Here – DEADLINE APRIL 7
Navigating the Early Career Year:Starting Off Strong: Navigating the First Year as a New ProfessionalWednesday, April 8, 12:00–1:00pm, Virtual
Building Frontier Finance, and OnChain Event
Tuesday, April 14, 5:30pm, Cone 111
The Financial System Transition: What This Means and Why It Matters
The onchain transition of financial markets is real. The DTCC is tokenizing treasuries. BIS is building a blockchain alternative to SWIFT. Stripe is transitioning to Tempo, a payments blockchain. It’s happening and the students who understand onchain finance and build with agentic AI first will have an unfair advantage. This event exists to give them that edge and to surface the builders in the city worth knowing.
The Hartford – Employer in the Foyer
Wednesday, April 15, 11am,-2pm, Woodward Second Floor
Get insights into how The Hartford helps young professionals Learn, Grow, Network, and Build Opportunities; explore career paths in tech and data within the insurance industry and; connect with leaders and peers who are passionate about innovation and impact. No appointment necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
The Hartford Summer 2027 Internship Preview Session
Wednesday, April 15, 4pm, Woodward 335
Meet with a data engineer, data scientist, and cloud engineer as they share info about The Hartford’s early career programs. Each will share their career journey and discuss a current project they’re working on. This is a great chance to learn about The Hartford’s Summer 2027 recruiting season which will open for application in September 2026.
Fireside Chat with Wells Fargo CIO, Ken Meyer
Thursday, April 16, 5:45 PM, CHHS 155
Join AWS Cloud Club @ UNC Charlotte + AKPsi for an exclusive fireside chat with Ken Meyer, Chief Information Officer at Wells Fargo, where he leads technology for critical enterprise functions across the organization.
Hear about his career journey, leadership insights, and how AI is transforming financial services.
Perfect for anyone interested in tech, finance, or leadership—plus free food & swag!
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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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