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December 7, 2023How to Disclose a Disability to an Employer
Whether or not to disclose a disability to an employer is an important concern for many students. This workshop will help you to understand whether, when, and to whom it may be right for you to disclose a disability. We will review considerations focused on:
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December 7, 2023Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) Information Session
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) is responsible for strengthening and securing manufacturing and energy supply chains needed to modernize the nation’s energy infrastructure and support a clean and equitable energy transition.
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December 7, 2023Lamb Weston Virtual Info-Session: Summer Internship Program & Opportunities
Join this virtual info session to learn more about Lamb Weston as a company and our summer internship program. We will be hiring 50 - 60 interns this summer!
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A Career You Hadn’t Considered
Your career path doesn't have to be linear, and there may be options for you that you may not have considered. Learn more about your field and the industry here.
Explore Industries and Career PathsWho We Serve
The University of Maryland Career Center has resources for everyone.
Students
We’ve got your back with every aspect of your career journey. It's never too early to begin the process, so whether you just want to know about the resources available or you're ready to chart a course, let us help you!
Employers
We look forward to partnering with you to identify the student populations that best suit your needs and then working to develop a customized strategy to help you achieve your recruiting goals.
Alumni
There is no better way for a student to learn about a career than to hear from someone working in that industry. We can also help you change careers if you feel unfulfilled in your current position.
Faculty & Staff
There are numerous ways faculty can assist students with career development. As primary influencers of students, faculty that emphasize the importance of career readiness inside and outside of the classroom make an enormous impact.
Parents & Families
As a parent or family member, you have a significant influence on the career choices made by your student.
Bring Your Complete Self to Work
Myriad identities, skills, experiences and perspectives are welcomed by organizations for operational effectiveness and institutional advancement.
Diversity & Identity Support91%
Total placement of most undergraduates degree recipients entering the workforce.
$66,727
Average Salary
93%
Employed undergraduates degree recipients in positions directly related to their career goals (55%) or is a stepping stone (38%) towards their career goals.
We enjoyed conversing about my background in activism and my senior project so much that we met again to talk about filmmaking techniques. I was offered a production assistant position with his affiliate with a film that he's creating. Lastly, [my Intern for a Day host] told me that I could intern at his office and use the TV studio for any short film I wanted to make.