Career Certificate - International Students (CC-I)
Gain a higher level of career competence and practical skills in order to successfully pursue job and internship opportunities.
Any international student who is considered a residential student may apply for the CC-I program. The application begins in May for the fall semester CC-I program and in November for the spring semester CC-I program. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend an information session to apply. Details about the information sessions and the CC-I Applications for Fall 2024 will be available soon. Thank you to all who applied.
Past Information Sessions
- Tuesday, January 23 | 4:00-5:00 pm | Arcade Conference Room
- Wednesday, January 24 | 4:30-5:30 pm | Arcade Conference Room
- Thursday, January 25 | 4:00-5:00 pm | Online
- Friday, January 26 | 4:00-5:00 pm | Online
Applications for Spring 2024 are currently closed. Thank you to all who applied.
- Students enrolled in residential degree programs.
- Alumni for one year following graduation are eligible for one 30-minute career coaching session, on-site use of the Career Empowerment Hub (formerly called the Career Resource Library), and access to Handshake.
- Alumni interested in health professions are eligible for pre-health advising at any time.
- Students enrolled in online programs and students who did not receive a degree are not eligible for The Career Center services or programs.
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CC-I Program Requirements
To complete the CC-I program, you must:
- Attend and actively participate in at least six of the weekly CC-I workshops.
- Complete assigned milestones and tasks associated with the CC-I program.
The Career Center offers two sections of the CC-I workshops every semester. In Spring 2024, the CC-I program runs between February 15, 2024 - April 16, 2024 and participants are able to pick from two sections: Tuesdays from 3:00-4:30 pm (in-person) and Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30 pm (online).
Benefits of the CC-I Program
Plan their career
Develop job search skills
Enhance self-promotion and networking skills
Increase confidence in their career competence
Learn practical strategies for the job search
The CC-I program has been offered by The Career Center since 2012, and in 2016 received the Services to International Students award, a national award presented by the National Career Development Association.
For additional questions, please contact Shoptorshi Rahman, Assistant Director for International Student Career Development.