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

GluTrend – Employer in the Foyer Table
Tuesday, October 6, 11AM-2PM, Woodward Hall Second Floor
GluTrend aims to turn everyday choices into consistent, meaningful progress for millions of people. AI, software development, data & health analytics, and bioinformatics students are highly encouraged to stop by and talk with us.

HAVK Presents: Software Engineering in the Real World with Duke Energy

Wednesday, October 7, 5PM, Woodward 335
Join Charlotte HAVK on October 7th for a conversation with a Duke Energy software engineer about what SWE actually looks like in industry, how to prepare for technical roles, and what students should know before applying.

Virtual Workshop Presented by CRA Member’s Circle: A Student’s Guide to Navigating the Technical Interview
Wednesday, October 7, 5PM, Virtual
Technical interviews can be one of the most challenging and uncertain parts of the hiring process for computing students—especially as employers rethink how they assess candidates in an era of AI-assisted coding and rapidly changing technical roles.

Early Entry Internship and Research Panel
Thursday, Oct. 8, 4PM, Woodward 335
Are you currently in the Early Entry program or considering joining? Join us for an upcoming panel discussion featuring current and former Early Entry students as they share their insights on securing internships, landing research opportunities, and navigating the transition between undergraduate and graduate coursework.(Credit to Carmalita Govan for organizing this session.)

CS CREATE DEBUG HOUR CHALLENGE
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2:30 PM-4:00 PM, Woodward Second Floor
Students can stop by the table in Woodward Hall on the second floor between 2:30pm-4:00pm to test their skills. Debug the code in 60 seconds or less to win prizes!

CCI Research Day

Thursday, October 15, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Cone Center Lucas Room
Whether you are in your first semester or nearing graduation, this event is your gateway to discovering how undergraduate research can accelerate your academic journey and boost your career prospects.

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