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
Please note, November is Alumni Takeover Month in the Career Center which will feature several alums in various fields sharing their experiences through a variety of methods. You can see an updated list of offerings here.
SAVE THE DATES – More details soon!
Spring STEM Career Fair – Thursday, February 5, 10am-2pm, SAC and Halton Arena
Spring Tech Connect Networking Event – Wednesday, February 18 in SAC Salons
As always, you and your colleagues are all welcome to attend any and all of these events; you do not need to RSVP (those links are unique for the students). (Note: these are all IN PERSON events unless otherwise noted.)
Workshops, Panels, and Industry Visitors
CCI Graduate Programs – Employer in the Foyer
Wednesday, November 12, 11am-2pm, Woodward Second Floor
Power up your career in tech with a graduate degree from UNC Charlotte’s College of Computing and Informatics (CCI). Our programs in bioinformatics, computer science, cybersecurity, data science, and information technology are designed to help you upgrade your skills, conduct innovative research, and make a real impact in a rapidly evolving world.
Inside the Interview Workshop
Wednesday, November 12, 12:30pm-1:15pm, Atkins 150 (Career Center)
Step behind the scenes of the hiring process and hear directly from the experts who make the decisions. Join us for a candid panel discussion with experienced recruiters and hiring managers as they share insider tips on what really makes a candidate stand out.
Successful Student Intern Panel/Discussion
Wednesday, November 12, 4pm-5pm, Woodward 335Curious about how your fellow students found, landed, and aced their internships? Stop wondering and start doing! Join our Student Internship Panel to hear real stories and get the inside scoop from your peers who’ve been there. Learn their secrets for finding opportunities, navigating the application process, and making a real impact. We’ll follow the panel with small group discussions so you can ask specific questions and network with students in your field.
Virtual Workshop: Building a Technical Career in Cloud Support
Tuesday, November 18, 12:30pm-1:15pm, Virtual
This session will demystify the “Support Engineer”title and showcase it as a dynamic and rewarding technical career within the cloud industry. The goal is to provide students with a practical roadmap for entering and thriving in this essential field.
CodePath X Google: Panel Q&A
Tuesday, November 18, 4PM, Virtual
Ever wondered what it’s really like to work at Google?
Join CodePath and a panel of Googlers for an inside look at life in tech!
Cracking the Cloud: How AWS Certifications Can Launch Your Career
Wednesday, November 19, 4pm, Woodward 335
In this session you will learn:What AWS Is and Why It Matters, The AWS Certification Pathway, How Certifications Translate to Jobs, Strategies to Differentiate Early in Your Career, and more!
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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