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. Currently, we have transitioned to the Employer Spotlight program to feature different employer partners throughout the academic year.
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, use the menu on your left or select from one of the options below.
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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.
Ready for some DIY fun? The UIS Career Development Center will guide you through making a no-sew pillow and show you an online resource that can help guide your career path. Both the pillow kit (we have 6 different options) and the online resource are FREE. But we have a limited number of kits, so get yours ASAP!