Looking to enrich your spring semester courses with real-world perspectives? The Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills can help bring employers and alumni into your classroom to share their career paths, discuss industry trends, and offer practical guidance to your students.
To make it easy to find the right guest speaker, explore our Employer & Alumni Career Connections Directory—a curated list of professionals interested in supporting classroom visits and career-related programs. You can filter by major, industry, company, and more to identify presenters, panelists, or speakers who align with your course or program goals. Once you’ve selected someone, simply complete the request form, and our team will confirm their availability and connect you directly.
Guest speakers can cover topics such as:
- Navigating Careers: Alumni insights on career paths, lessons learned, and success strategies.
- Job Seekers’ Scoop: Recruiters share entry-level opportunities, resume tips, and interview best practices.
- The Pulse of the Industry: Current trends and emerging developments tied to your coursework.
- Real-Life Applications: Case studies and examples that help students see classroom concepts in action.
- Networking Know-How: Practical advice on networking, professional etiquette, and personal branding.
For more information, contact: Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills at career@uconn.eduÂ