Department Objectives
The UIS Career Development Center is a comprehensive, one stop Career Center working diligently to:
- Partner with students early in their studies to develop tailored, realistic career strategies and obtainable goals
- Inspire students to make informed decisions and to enhance employability skills, while engaging in the process of career development
- Teach students to create meaningful opportunities to obtain real-world experience in order to prepare for the workforce transition
- Keep abreast of current employment and labor market trends in the global workforce and disseminate information to students
- Publicize career opportunities and work in partnership with recruiters to expand available job and internship opportunities
- Deliver services in an accessible manner to all UIS students via in-person and distance methods
- Provide diverse resources within Career Suite and the Online Toolbox to meet the needs of UIS students
Service Eligibility
- General Information – Services, fees, payment options, length of service, package details
- Enrolled UIS Students – Payment assessed through tuition & fees for General Services
- UIS/SSU Alumni – Payment collected at time of requested service, Alumni Package Info & Fees
- Employers – Employer Services – No Fee
- UIS Faculty & Staff - Service Options – No Fee
Overview of Staff Expertise
- Staff Expertise – Over 30 years of cumulative expertise in the career development profession
- Counseling Credentials – Illinois Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC)
- Professional Development – Staff participates annually in state and national conferences, seminars, webinars, and specialized training opportunities to stay abreast of innovative and best practice standards for university Career Centers
