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 & EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENTS

TIAA Employer in the Foyer Table
Tuesday, September 15, 11AM-2PM, Woodward Hall Second Floor
Drop by to talk with representatives from TIAA about tech careers with the organization.

A Day in the Life of an Information Security Analyst
Tuesday, September 15, 3PM, Woodward 335
You’ll hear an interactive overview of the day-to-day responsibilities of an Info Sec Analyst, including skills used in the role, common challenges, AI and cybersecurity, and a realistic scenario walkthrough.

Coaching Drop-ins for Technology, Data and Analytics
Wednesday, September 16, 10AM-2PM, Woodward 208 (Student Center)
Whether you’re polishing your resume, preparing for an interview, updating your LinkedIn, or exploring internship and job opportunities, TDA Drop-Ins are here to help!
No appointment is needed—just stop by for personalized career support from our team.

SMBC Information Session & Networking Reception
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 1PM-2PM, Career Center Classroom
SMBC is hosting an information session as one of the largest banking groups in the world, offering a diverse range of financial services including investment banking, sales & trading, corporate banking, and capital markets.

Cracking the Cloud: How AWS Certifications Build Real Cloud Careers
Wednesday, September 17, 2:30PM – 3:30PM, Woodward Hall 335
Go beyond memorizing exam questions and learn what employers actually look for. AWS Subject Matter Expert Lucas Little breaks down the certification roadmap, showing you how to translate foundational knowledge into real-world cloud engineering and consulting opportunities.

Ahold Delhaize Employer in the Foyer Table
Thursday, September 17, 11AM-2PM, Woodward Hall Second Floor
Stop by the Ahold Delhaize USA table to learn about Internship and Co-op opportunities and connect with our Early Talent team.

Virtual Workshop Internship/Co-Op strategies for Technology, Data and Analytics
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 2:30 – 3:15 pm, Virtual
Join us for a session focused on internship/co-op search strategies for roles in tech, data and analytics. Learn how to stand out in a competitive market and leverage UNC Charlotte resources to make connections.

AWS DevOps Agent GameDay Competition for CCI Sophomores (RSVP REQUIRED)
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 3:00 – 6:00 pm, Woodward 335
This fast‑paced, hands‑on cloud operations challenge hosted by the Charlotte AWS Team is a great opportunity to build real AWS troubleshooting skills, collaborate under pressure, and connect with industry partners.

Virtual Workshop: Transfer & Thrive: Your Career Starts Now
Friday, September 18, 2026, 11:30 – 12:15 pm, Virtual
This session will help transfer students explore key career resources, learning where to find events, and discovering strategies to stand out in your internship search. You’ll leave with practical ways to build connections, and gain experience.

AI in Practice: Systems, Wikis, and the Future of Work
Tuesday, September 22, 3PM – Woodward 335
Curious how enterprise AI strategists leverage LLMs beyond standard chatbot queries?
Join Ben Cochran (EY Fuel) for a candid, technical breakdown of two practical AI architectures inspired by Andrej Karpathy.

FALL CCI TECH CONNECT NETWORKING EVENT
Thursday, September 24, 11AM-3PM, Cone Center Lucas RoomAt Tech Connect you’ll score face-to-face time with professionals in tech roles you could land, discover diverse career paths, and talk with recruiters.

Fall Career & Internship Fair
Friday, September 25, 10AM-2PM, SAC/Halton Arena
Large career fair focused on non-technical opportunities; open to all majors and all class levels. Connect with 125 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.

Check the CCI Events calendar for more engagements in the future!