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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |