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About Our Department

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

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