Many faculty have invited us into their classes to partner using the FOCUS 2 CAREER – A Career, Major and Education Planning System . This is one of the best ways students can begin to complete the first stage of Gain Self-Awareness within the GOALS program. The FOCUS 2 resource helps students learn more about:
Career Readiness
Career Spots is a free video resource that requires no login and can easily be accessed on the CDC website. All videos are available or you can view specific topic related videos within the GOALS program. Most videos are 30 seconds but some may be as long as three minutes in length; ideal for review in a class setting or at a club sponsored meeting or event. Transcripts are also available in PDF format and can be downloaded from the main menu where all categories and videos are listed.
Objective: To provide a venue to contribute to the career readiness of UIS Students by allowing students to practice professional networking skills, build employer connections, and gather career information.
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. 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.