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

Career Fair Prep Q&A Table

Wednesday, September 10, 11am-2pm, 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.

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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.

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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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Fidelity – Employer in the Foyer Tabling

Wednesday, September 17, 11am-2pm, Woodward Second Floor

Fidelity will host an engagement table Wednesday, September 17, 11 a.m.-2p.m. 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 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.
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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.

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A Day in the Life of Fidelity Investments Tech Professionals
Tuesday, September 23, 1pm-2pm, Woodward 335
Come learn about opportunities with Fidelity Investments specific to computer science and data science related roles. .
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Tech Connect Networking Event

Wednesday, September 24, 2pm-5pm, Student Union 340
Our Tech Connect Networking Event is your prime opportunity 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!

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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/

Microsoft
Software Engineer

The Hartford

Full Time Associate, Tech, Data, Analytics, Cyber, and Operations Leadership Development
Tech & Data Interns
Operations & Analytics Interns

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