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
Ally – Employer in the Foyer
Wednesday, August 27, 11am-2pm, Woodward Lawn
Ally will host an engagement table as part of the NinerByte event. Students can drop by and learn more about the company as well as receive professional development-related feedback. No appointment necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
A Day in the Life of a Software Engineer with Principal Financial Group
Wednesday, August 27, 4pm-5pm, Woodward 335
Come network with representatives from Principal Financial Group as they discuss positioning yourself for success in technology internship or full-time opportunities in software and data engineering spaces. All Undergraduate CCI majors are welcome.
Lunch & Learn: Henry Schein
Tuesday, September 2, 11:30pm, Woodward 335
Discover how Henry Schein is shaping the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and purpose-driven leadership. Join us for lunch and learn to explore career paths in business, sales, operations, and more—with opportunities to make a real impact in a Fortune 500 company. Learn how you can grow your career while helping healthcare professionals deliver better patient outcomes.
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.
Deutsche Bank – Employer in the Foyer
Wednesday, September 10, 11am-2pm, Woodward Second Floor
Deutsche Bank 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.
A Day in the Life of a Mobile Apps Developer 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 a 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.
CCI Tech Connect Networking Event
Wednesday, September 24, 2pm-5pm, Student Union 340
Our Tech Connect Networking Event is a prime opportunity for CCI Students to network with organizations to learn about internships and jobs as well as see small demonstrations of the kinds of tech roles you might have in those organizations!
More CCI Professional Development events are listed in Niner Engage or view on the CCI Events Calendar.
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