On behalf of our ProReady team, welcome back to campus for the spring 2022 semester!
There are so many ways to engage in ProReady activities in the spring and summer semesters. We encourage all students – from first-year to graduate school – to take advantage of these opportunities to prepare for career success! Here’s a quick download for the spring:
Career Services Support
Our Engineering Career Services (ECS) team is always available to support your ProReady goals. Use the ECS website to connect to valuable online resources, including:
You can also meet with the ECS advising staff through virtual drop-ins, express and individual appointments, and a variety of workshops and career fair prep sessions. ECS is also partnering with the BOLD Center on a “Job Search Series” throughout the spring.
Job and Internship Recruiting
A recent study reported that having an internship on your resume is the biggest influencer when employers are choosing between top candidates. Our employer partners are eager to recruit CU Engineering talent this spring, so connect with them in the following ways:
Career & internship fairs
Both virtual and in-person opportunities available. Be sure to have a completed profile on Handshake, where you can find thousands of posted positions and register for career fairs, company info sessions and fair-prep workshops.
Virtual fairs:
In-person fairs:
Weekly employer tabling
Employer partners will be in the Engineering Center lobby every Monday from 1-4 p.m. to network with students, promote job/internship opportunities, and offer career guidance. Check Handshake for the schedule, or just swing by every Monday!
Education Abroad
While some programs remain impacted by COVID-19, most are accepting applications for summer/fall 2022, including a May 2022 global intensive Complex Leadership Challenges in Rwanda and Uganda.
Start your planning now! There are many ways to engage globally from CU Boulder, including:
For education abroad advising and program information, visit the International Programs website.
Undergraduate Research
A variety of undergraduate research opportunities are coming up! First, attend the “Pathways to Research” panel on Jan. 26 and learn from faculty and post-docs on their research career paths.
Applications for undergraduate research programs include:
All students in good academic standing will receive an email with CU SPUR and DLA application instructions. Register for a SPUR/DLA application prep session on March 3 to improve the quality of your application materials.
For full information on undergraduate research programs, visit the Active Learning website.
On behalf of our college and campus partners, we are excited to support you on your ProReady journey in spring 2022. Visit the ProReady website for a comprehensive list of resources and support services and reach out if you have questions.
Regards,
Ben Weihrauch
Senior Director of Student Professional Development