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Career Counseling & Services Workshop Descriptions (2025-2026):  

Exploring Careers in the Arts

  • The Exploring Careers in the Arts workshop helps creative students discover how their passions can lead to meaningful, successful careers. Through self-exploration, you’ll learn how your interests, personality, and values connect to different art-related paths—from visual arts and design to writing, performing, and culinary arts. You’ll also bust common myths about “starving artists,” explore real opportunities to build experience, and find out what skills and education can help you grow. By the end, you’ll see how a career in the arts can be both fulfilling and achievable—on your own terms.

Career Exploration: Business Pathway

  • The Exploring the Business Career Pathway workshop helps you discover all the different directions you can take with a business background. From marketing and management to finance, real estate, and entrepreneurship, you’ll learn how business skills apply in almost any industry. This workshop is your chance to explore what careers might fit your interests, strengths, and goals—and understand what skills and education can help you get there. By the end, you’ll have a clearer picture of what excites you and a practical plan to start building your path in the business world.

Exploring Climate Careers

  • The Exploring Climate Careers workshop helps you connect your passion for the planet with real, impactful career paths. You’ll discover the wide range of opportunities in climate-related fields—from science and engineering to business, law, policy, and media—and learn how to match your skills and interests with meaningful work that supports a sustainable future. Through research tools and practical resources, you’ll explore majors, training options, and emerging climate jobs. By the end, you’ll see how your education and values can drive positive change in a world that needs innovative problem-solvers more than ever.

Career Exploration: Education & Human Services

  • The Exploring Careers in Education & Human Services workshop helps you discover how you can make a real difference in people’s lives through teaching, counseling, and community support roles. You’ll learn about the many education and human services pathways—whether you’re interested in becoming a teacher, social worker, school counselor, or nonprofit leader—and what skills, degrees, and experiences will help you get there. This workshop also introduces valuable campus resources and hands-on opportunities, like internships and transfer programs, that can help you start building your professional foundation. By the end, you’ll have a clearer sense of where your passion for helping others can take you and the next steps to make it happen.

Exploring Careers in Healthcare

  • The Career Exploration: Health Sciences workshop helps you discover the many paths that exist within the growing world of healthcare. Whether you’re drawn to direct patient care, research, technology, administration, or public health, this session guides you through the options to find what best fits your strengths, interests, and goals. You’ll learn how to explore potential careers, gain hands-on experience, and understand the education and skills each role requires. By the end, you’ll have a clearer sense of where you might thrive in healthcare—and practical ways to start building your future in a field that truly changes lives.

Career Exploration: Humanities & Social Sciences

  • The Career Exploration: Humanities & Social Sciences workshop helps you connect your interests, values, and passions to real-world career paths. Through design thinking and self-reflection, you’ll uncover your strengths, explore how your liberal arts education translates to meaningful work, and learn about growing career opportunities in the state. Whether you’re still deciding on a major or planning your next step, you’ll leave with a clearer sense of direction, tools to guide your journey, and confidence in your unique potential.

Career Exploration for STEM Majors

  • The Career Exploration for STEM Majors workshop helps you connect your curiosity, problem-solving skills, and values to exciting career possibilities in science, technology, engineering, and math. You’ll explore how your interests and strengths align with fast-growing STEM fields—from research and data science to healthcare, sustainability, and emerging technologies. Through self-reflection and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to design a career that fits who you are and where the future is headed. By the end, you’ll have practical tools and inspiration to start shaping your own path in the ever-evolving world of STEM.

AI & Career Planning

  • The AI & Career Planning workshop helps you navigate your career in a world transformed by artificial intelligence. You’ll discover how to use AI tools to explore career paths, strengthen your resume, and practice for interviews—all while gaining insight into how automation and technology are reshaping jobs across industries. This session gives you the knowledge and confidence to adapt and thrive by combining your unique human skills with AI-powered tools. By the end, you’ll understand how to future-proof your career and stand out in the new world of work.

Career Design Lab (two parts)

  • Are you undecided on your major or career path? The Career Design Lab series empowers students to take charge of their paths using Design Thinking principles. Through guided exercises and personalized reflection, participants learn to explore their interests, challenge limiting beliefs, and design careers aligned with their values and lifestyles. Unlike traditional career workshops that focus solely on resumes or job searches, the Career Design Lab helps you cultivate a designer’s mindset—curious, experimental, and growth-oriented—so you can adapt, thrive, and find fulfillment in an ever-evolving world of work.

Career Planning for First Generation Students

  • Are you the first in your family to attend college? This workshop is for you! Explore career options, identify transferable skills, and develop a career plan that aligns with personal interests and strengths.

Choosing a Major & Transfer Exploration

  • The Choosing a Major & Transfer Exploration workshop helps you make confident, informed decisions about your academic and career path. You’ll learn how to connect your interests, values, and strengths to potential majors—and explore how those majors can lead to a variety of exciting careers. This session also walks you through transfer options, research tools, and real-world strategies for choosing a program that fits your goals and lifestyle. By the end, you’ll understand how your education can open doors to multiple opportunities, not just one path, and feel more prepared to take your next step toward the future you want.

Introduction to Internships

  • The Intro to Internships workshop helps you discover how internships can shape your college and career journey. You’ll learn what internships are, why they’re valuable, and how to find the right opportunity to match your goals and interests. This session covers everything from exploring your strengths and preparing your resume to planning ahead for academic credit and building professional connections. By the end, you’ll understand how internships let you “learn by doing” while gaining experience, confidence, and clarity about your future career direction.

LinkedIn 101

  • The Introduction to LinkedIn workshop helps you build your professional online presence and start networking with confidence. You’ll learn how to create a strong LinkedIn profile that highlights your skills, experiences, and personal brand—and discover how to use the platform to connect with employers, mentors, and peers in your field. This session also covers practical strategies for expanding and maintaining your network, exploring career opportunities, and using LinkedIn as a tool for lifelong professional growth. By the end, you’ll be ready to make LinkedIn work for you and take the next step in your career journey.

Personal Branding & Networking for Career Success

  • The Personal Branding & Networking workshop helps you build a strong professional identity and make meaningful connections that support your career growth. You’ll learn how to define and communicate your personal brand—both online and in person—so employers and mentors understand who you are and what you stand for. This session also dives into practical networking strategies, from creating an authentic LinkedIn profile to conducting informational interviews and maintaining professional relationships. By the end, you’ll know how to confidently present yourself, expand your network, and open doors to new opportunities.

Resume Writing

  • The Resume Writing workshop helps you craft a professional, eye-catching resume that gets noticed by employers and automated systems alike. You’ll learn what hiring managers actually look for, how to use strong action verbs, and how to tailor your resume to highlight your skills and experience effectively. This session also covers common mistakes to avoid and gives you hands-on practice editing a sample resume. By the end, you’ll have the tools and confidence to create a resume that stands out and helps you land that all-important interview.