Our Mission
The Career Center provides all Illinois students collaborative and innovative programs, services, and resources focused on career and professional development that educates and empowers them to become thriving professionals in the global community.
Our Values
The Career Center is committed to:
- Excellence, Integrity and Professional Ethics
- Career and Professional Development
- Empowering and Engaging Students
- Experiential, Transformative, and Life-long Learning
- Connecting Education and Careers
- Welcoming, Open, and Inclusive Environment
- Collaboration and Innovation
- Evidence-based Practice
- Service and Contribution to Community
Who We Serve
The Career Center provides all Illinois students collaborative and innovative programs, services, and resources focused on career and professional development that educates and empowers them to become thriving professionals in the global community. Those eligible for The Career Center's services are:
- Currently enrolled students and alumni within one year of graduation.
- Alumni who are more than one year from graduation are eligible for one thirty-minute career coaching session, on-site use of the Career Resource Center, and access to Handshake.
- Alumni interested in health professions are eligible for pre-health advising at any time.
- Students who attended, but did not receive a degree, are ineligible for The Career Center services.
2015-2020 Strategic Plan
Our Strategic Plan highlights our efforts to help students identify professional goals, pursue meaningful experiential learning and transition to post-graduation success. The Career Center emphasizes collaboration with external constituents, partnering with campus stakeholders, and informing career practices with research and assessment.
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Partnership with Career Services Offices
The Career Center serves all students. In addition career services staff in many colleges and departments serve students enrolled in their programs and majors. This network of Career Services offices actively collaborates to provide the best possible services to all University of Illinois students.