Programs

Career Services offered over 20 innovative programs to enhance student career readiness. Programs include the Cultural Career Network Series, Graduate Student Series, Career Readiness Week, InstaCareer, International Student Career Series, and many others that connect students with employers and/or alumni.

Cultural Career Network (CCN)

The focus of the Cultural Career Network is to prepare students for the workplace in the areas of networking and career awareness. CCN encourages students of diverse backgrounds to participate in a variety of events designed to provide a connection between employers and students and to provide resources about available internship and career opportunities.

Local and statewide employers play an important and effective role as they participate and co-sponsor Cultural Career Network activities and events. The program focuses on providing unique networking connections and opportunities for students in today’s global society.

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Charles Morris STEM Social for Underrepresented Students

Students connected with Illinois State professors and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math to learn about career opportunities and what majors match with their career goals.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Employer Expo

The EDI Expo connected students with employers from a variety of industries to learn about their organizations, their diversity initiatives, and internship opportunities.

She Leads

Students connected with alumni from a variety of industries to learn about their career journeys, challenges, and successes.

Success Looks Like Me

Students connected with alumni to discover how they transitioned from college to career.

Graduate School Series

Hosted each semester, the Graduate School Series provided helpful information for students interested in applying for graduate school.

	Fall attendance	Spring attendance
Graduate School Admission Secrets	45	7
Researching, Choosing, and Paying for Graduate School	not offered	26
Journey to Becoming a Graduate Student	23	21

InstaCareer

Students and alumni connected with employers from a variety of industries to gain job search tips to help build their confidence and achieve career success.

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Career Readiness Week

Career Services hosted a week-long series to guide students through career exploration, discovering how to prepare for their career, and identifying job search strategies.

	Student attendance
Be Your Own Advocate	10
Career and Major Exploration 101	11
Career Guide	24
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Career Chat	4
Job Search Essentials	14

Engaged Redbirds

Students connected with female alumni entrepreneurs from underrepresented populations and a variety of industries to explore career paths, discover how to leverage their experience, and learn how to identify employers who value equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Student attendance	59
Alumni participants	13

International Student Career Series

International students learned practical career tips and advice to help them be competitive and confident in their career in the U.S. job market.

	Fall attendance	Spring attendance
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)	46	not offered
Ace the Interview	11	33
Strategies for Landing a Job in the U.S.	20	51
International Students and Alumni Panel Share How to Get a Job	50	9
Going Global	9	33
Optional Practical Training (OPT)	59	14