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  • Semiconductor Career Summit – From Campus to Silicon Valley

    Stevenson Event Center Stevenson Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    A SEMI Professional Development Seminar organized by the SEMI Silicon Valley Chapter – Connecting College Students to the Semiconductor Industry. Learn about career opportunities in high tech and acquire valuable, practical information that will help you choose career directions and plan for your success.

  • Career Success Drop-In Coaching at the Cantú Cabin – Winter 2026

    Career Success Drop-In Coaching at the Cantú Cabin – Winter 2026
    Lionel Cantú Queer Center Crown Lane, Santa Cruz, CA

    Drop-in with Career Coach & Engagement Specialist Bridge Kennedy to discuss Career Exploration, Job Search Strategy, Interview Prep, Grad School Prep, or whatever’s on your mind related to your career success! Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm Dates: Wednesdays, Weeks 7 & 9 of Winter Quarter 2026 2/18/2026 & 3/4/2026 Location: Cantú Queer Student Resource Center, Merrill […]

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    Teach For America Information Session

    Interested in launching a career rooted in service, learning, and community impact? Join Teach For America staff members for an upcoming informational session where you’ll learn more about the paid opportunities we offer, the issue we are trying to tackle together, and how you can get involved. Teach For America offers paid full-time and part-time […]

  • Cultivating A Healthy Work/Life Balance

    Is it possible to build a life that feels successful and sane—both professionally and personally? Do you ever feel like there’s always too much to do, at work and at home, leaving you stressed and out of balance? Or maybe you’re not there yet, but you want to ensure you never reach that point. Be […]

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  • Your Next Degree: Health Professionals

    Considering a career in healthcare as an alum? This webinar will explore graduate pathways in dental,  pharmacy, nursing, and optometry programs. Admissions representatives from UCLA and other prominent schools will share insights into the application process, admissions expectations, and how prospective students can prepare to apply successfully. Whether you are early in your exploration or […]

    Free
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    “Words That Impress: Creating a Great Résumé & Cover Letter”

    Career Success Student Lounge (125 Hahn) 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Crafting a fantastic Resume and Cover Letter are the key to getting an interview and landing a job! Join us for this informative workshop that will cover best practices for resume and cover letter development. You’ll gain understanding about the perfect format, navigating AI filters, and how to write captivating resume bullet points and engaging cover letter paragraphs. The presentation will be 45 minutes, followed by 15 minutes of optional worktime here in our office with coaches to give you brief input.

  • UC Santa Cruz Career Success banner featuring students and staff collaborating at a career support drop-in event with a blue logo. The sign on the right says "Join us | Career support drop-in hours."

    Job Search – Tap into the Hidden Job Market

    Virtual Event

    This workshop will help you develop a strategy to improve the effectiveness of your job search. We will discuss why networking is important for your job search and how to get started. We will cover effective ways to search for positions. We will provide tips and resouces to help you tailor your resume. We will […]

  • Nursing School Info Session with UPENN and Johns Hopkins

    Humanities 1 Building 257 Cowell-Stevenson Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    University of Pennsylvania and Johns Hopkins Schools of Nursing each offer accelerated nursing programs for individuals looking to transition to the field from non-nursing degrees. 

    We will cover program overview, admissions and career outcomes.

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    Gen AI Dev Tools Bootcamp with AWS

    Engineering 2 Engineering 2 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA

    Are you curious about generative AI development tools and vibe coding? Join us for an excitng in-person boot camp where you will take part in a hands-on lab that will introduce you to the fundamentals of this rapidly growing field. Here’s the tentative schedule: 1:00 – 1:45 – Intro to AI/ML 1:45 – 2:45 – […]

  • Prepare for the Fair with COOP Careers

    Career Success Student Lounge (125 Hahn) 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Join us for an in-person workshop with COOP Careers about elevating your professional brand – just in time to prepare for the Spring Career & Internship Fair.

    This session will help students craft a compelling professional pitch, tailor their resume to stand out to employers, and network meaningfully with industry professionals. Don’t miss this chance to get fair-ready and set yourself up for success!

  • Social Services Opportunities / Aspiranet Info Session

    Cowell Conference Room 257 Cowell-Stevenson Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Aspiranet, a Californian, public services nonprofit will answer questions, talk about career advancement in social services, and share how you can help move Hope Forward in your community

    Join us to learn more about the various opportunities we have to offer in Santa Cruz and surrounding areas.

  • HireDMV Multi-University Alumni Career Fair

    Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, College Park, MD 7801 Alumni Drive, College Park, MD, United States

    Calling University of California Alumni in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.  Are you ready for your next career move? Join fellow alumni and professionals at the HireDMV Multi-University Alumni Career Fair, a unique opportunity to connect directly with top employers hiring across a wide range of industries. This expo-style career event brings together alumni, graduate […]

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  • 2026 Spring (all-majors) Career & Internship Fair

    Colleges Nine and John R. Lewis College Multi-purpose Room 615 College Nine Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Undergraduate and graduate students and recent alumni interested in pursuing careers in business, arts, social sciences & humanities industries are welcome to attend. Get the chance to meet recruiters from many industries/firms seeking to fill internship, full-time, and part-time roles. Come take essential steps toward laying the foundation for your future career and potentially even land an interview!

  • Field Trip to ALBA

    MJ Organic Farms 1700 Old Stage Rd, Salinas, California

    Join us for an opportunity to visit the Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA) in Salinas! ALBA is a non-profit whose mission is to create economic opportunity for aspiring organic farmers and ag professionals — many of whom are local field workers and first-generation college students — through land-based education in the heart of the Salinas Valley. […]

  • Campus to Career: Job Talk with Communications Manager David Coy

    Virtual Event

    Are you curious about the communications field, but not quite sure what it entails? Join our job talk with UCSC alumnus David Coy, a mission-driven communications professional. David will tell us about his journey into communications work and how he discovered his passion for helping impactful organizations craft compelling content. If you’re interested in careers in communications, development, marketing, or social impact, this event is for you!

    All students are welcome. The interview will last approximately 30 minutes, followed by a 15-minute Q&A.

    We will provide captions for the presentation. If you have disability-related needs, please contact the Career Success office at mpelrine@ucsc.edu as soon as possible.

  • HireNew York Multi-University Alumni Career Fair

    Prince George Ballroom 15 E 27th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Calling University of California Alumni in the tri-state area! Are you ready for your next career move? Join fellow alumni and professionals at the HireNew York Multi-University Alumni Career Fair, a unique opportunity to connect directly with top employers hiring across a wide range of industries. This expo-style career event brings together alumni, graduate students, […]

    Free
  • Career Success Drop-Ins with photo of Career Engagement Specialist Bridge Kennedy and UCSC Career Success blue circle logo

    Career Success Drop-Ins at the Ethnic Resource Centers – Week 4

    Crown Provost House 660 Crown Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Group Appointment Drop-in at the Ethnic Resource Centers with Career Coach & Engagement Specialist Bridge Kennedy to discuss career exploration, job search strategy, interview prep, grad school prep, or whatever’s on your mind related to your career success! If you need accommodations please email bridgekk@ucsc.edu   You Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open […]