Additional UConn Information

  • Host Employers and Alumni in Your Classroom

    The Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills is here to help our faculty and staff Career Champions enrich their classrooms with employer and alumni guest presentations this spring.

     

    Why Bring Guest Speakers to Your Class?
    Inviting industry professionals and alumni to speak with your students offers:

    • Diverse perspectives on career paths and industries.
    • Real-world applications of classroom concepts.
    • Opportunities to expand professional networks.

     

    These visits can seamlessly complement your curriculum while equipping students with valuable career-related knowledge and inspiration.

     

    Topics Tailored to Your Curriculum:
    Our network of employers and alumni is ready to cover topics such as:

     

    1. Navigating Careers: Alumni share their career journeys, lessons learned, and keys to success.
    2. Job Seekers’ Scoop: Hiring professionals offer insights on entry-level opportunities, resume tips, and interview strategies.
    3. The Pulse of the Industry: Explore the latest trends and developments relevant to your coursework.
    4. Real-Life Applications: Industry-specific case studies bring classroom concepts to life.
    5. Networking Know-How: Practical tips for effective networking, professional etiquette, and personal branding.

     

    Ready to bring these dynamic experiences to your students?

    Sign Up Here to request an employer or alumni visit. Let us know which class you’d like them to join and your preferred topics, and we’ll connect you!

     

    Not a Career Champion Yet?
    No problem! The Career Champion Program is for UConn faculty, staff, employers, and alum who have an interest in supporting students with career readiness. To honor the concept of “Career Everywhere”, the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills is committed to providing our partners with information, resources, tools, and referral language to help empower all students to identify and achieve their career aspirations. Learn more and sign up here to join this initiative.

     

    Let’s work together to prepare students for a successful future!

    For more information, contact: Mary Malerba at mary.malerba@uconn.edu