One of the most common questions students are unable to answer and parents tend to ask is to specifically connect how a particular academic major links with realistic career options. Therefore, the Career Development Center has developed customized guides for all UIS undergraduate and graduate academic programs, known as Career Pathfinder.
Each online guide consists of the following customized sections related to a specific academic major:
Because the Career Development Center’s goal is to provide increased opportunities for students to receive and apply information about career and professional development, the department has attempted to provide easy access to resources and tools to use with students in a variety of settings.
The common goal of UIS faculty, staff, and the Career Development Center is student success. As stated in the UIS mission statement, “UIS provides its students with the knowledge, skills, and experience that lead to productive careers in the private and public sectors.”
To achieve this goal, the Career Development Center (CDC) has:
The Career Development Center recognizes employers who have demonstrated a commitment to promoting career opportunities, experiential learning, and career development for UIS students. In past years, a Star Employers ranking system was used to highlight organizations actively partnering with UIS in multiple ways.
We appreciate your interest in the student talent at the University of Illinois Springfield. To learn more about UIS students, the services offered to you and your organization, and how to partner with the Employer Assistance Program at the UIS Career Development Center, select from one of the options below or scroll down for more resources and information.
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The UIS Career Development Center helps students turn their strengths and abilities into success by providing resources, collaborating with partners, and building counseling and advising relationships.
The UIS Career Development Center empowers all students to prepare and adapt to lifelong change as they pursue meaningful personal and professional success.
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) and Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) are excited to announce the 2022 Career Connections Expo. Students and alumni from the hosting institutions, as well as community members, are invited to attend the free event to explore career opportunities and network with participating employers.
WHEN: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2022
WHERE: The Recreation & Athletic Center at UIS (2171 University Drive)
Choose the UIS Career Development Center as your primary resource for connections and preparing for a successful future.
A new report finds that more than 96 percent of 2019-20 University of Illinois Springfield bachelor’s graduates are employed or continuing their education.