Virtual Career Trek Highlights – Orlando Health

On June 24th, the Career Connections Center (C3) hosted a virtual career trek with Orlando Health.  Attendees of the trek learned about the Orlando Health hospital system and potential careers with the organization in roles such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy, …

By Brendan Daigle
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Soaring into Innovation: UF Students Explore Careers at CAE

In April, UF students took their career exploration to new heights with a Career Trek to CAE’s new Tampa facility, a global leader in flight simulation and aviation training.

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
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A roller coaster Career Trek: Highlights and photos from our visit to Fun Spot America–Orlando & The Villages

UF students and staff explored careers in fun during a visit to Fun Spot America-Orlando and The Villages Recreation and Parks in February.

During our visit to Fun Spot America – Orlando, students explored areas like social media, sales, and marketing. …

By David Adams
David Adams Senior Assistant Director for Career Pathways – Business, Public Service, and Tourism
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Exploring Career Pathways in Greater Fort Lauderdale: A Spring Break Trek to the Tech Hub

Over spring break, the UF Career Connections Center (C3), in collaboration with The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, led 36 University of Florida students on a two-day immersive Career Trek to the Greater Fort Lauderdale area. The experience offered valuable insights …

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
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Wildlife & Conservation Career Trek: Adventure Awaits

On March 21st, the Career Connections Center (C3) hosted a career trek to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens and St. Johns Riverkeeper in Jacksonville, FL, where students explored hands-on learning and gained insight into animal care, ecosystem restoration, and the …

By Jillian Prescott
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Mechanical and biomedical engineering students explore Exactech

The Career Connections Center (C3) hosted a Career Trek to Exactech in Gainesville, Florida, in February 2025, giving students an opportunity to learn about the company and potential careers in surgical instrument and implant engineering.

Several C3 staff accompanied 20 …

By Brendan Daigle
Brendan Daigle
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