Center for Career Readiness & Life Skills

  • 2/24 Black History Month- How to Find an Internship/Job

    Black History Month- How to Find an Internship/Job 

    Date: February 24, 2025 

    Time: 5-6 pm  

    Location: African American Cultural Center Community Room 

    Description: In commemoration of Black History Month, this presentation for Black students will focus on strategies for obtaining and securing a job or internship. The session will cover what recruiters are seeking in candidates and how to stand out in the applicant pool. This event is also intended to prepare participants for the 2025 UConn Storrs Spring Career Fair. 

    Registration Link: https://uconn.joinhandshake.com/events/1689925/share_preview 

    For more information, contact: Ashley Cruz at amc23013work@uconn.edu

Looking for internships or jobs in government? Check out negovjobs.com, a free regional job board built by a UConn professor that lists over 5,000 state and local government openings across New England and the Hudson Valley — including positions you won’t find on Indeed or Handshake. No login required, updated weekly, and great for anyone curious about a public-sector career.

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If you have any questions, please contact Jessamy Hoffmann at 860-486-0462.