Arts, Communications, Media and Marketing

How Community and Mentorship Have Guided This Director’s Career In Journalism

Community and journalism are intricately intertwined. The best journalists know their local communities and how to serve their needs. That’s exactly how Eric Woomer’s career started: with a connection to his community.

“When I hit community college, I was still …

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Building Your Personal Brand in the Digital Sphere

Now more than ever, with the ever-expanding reach of the internet and social media platforms, personal branding has transitioned from being merely advantageous to utterly indispensable. In this digital age, where information flows ceaselessly and first impressions are formed with …

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Prepare for Careers in Communications Fair (Workshop Summary)

If you missed the recent Prepare for the Careers in Communications Fair webinar, don’t worry! We’ve broken down the key takeaways and industry advice to help you prepare for upcoming opportunities and excel in your communications career journey.

1. Preparing …

By Zita Gonzalez
Zita Gonzalez Manager for Human Services, Consulting, and Education
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5 Things to Avoid in Your First Job or Internship

While there is a lot of excitement that comes with your first job or internship, there can also be a level of uncertainty that can make you nervous about the upcoming milestone. Given that these are first-time experiences for a …

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6 Negotiation Skills to Level Up Your Work Life

Sometimes, we don’t get everything we want and need to respectfully ask for what we’re looking for. That’s where negotiation skills come in — and they’re not just for asking for the salary we think we deserve (even though they …

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Alumni Connections

  • Vero Beach, Florida
  • Analyst, Legal Knight Enterprises Management
Meet Dakota
  • Miami, Florida
  • Distribution Manager, Partnerships monday.com
Meet Gustavo
  • Oxford, Mississippi
  • Writer Freelance Writer
Meet Seph
  • Orange Park, Florida
Meet Cher
Meet Erica
  • Gainesville, Florida
  • Instructional Technology Coach School Board of Alachua County
Meet Kristina
  • Tampa, Florida
Meet Ashley
  • Ocala, Florida
Meet Kaitlyn Elena

Credentials and Courses

Media Sales Certificate

This certificate focuses on selling advertising across TV, radio, digital, print, and outdoor media. The program emphasizes strategic communication and…

Google Analytics Certification

This certification provides foundational knowledge of Google Analytics, including setting up and organizing properties, monitoring website performance, and using reporting…

Adobe Certified Professional

This certification offers nine options to build or improve skills in Creative Cloud apps like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Premiere…

Amplify Your Personal Brand with Generative AI Certificate

In creative industries such as arts, communication, media, and marketing, a strong personal brand can set individuals apart. This LinkedIn…

Photoshop 2024 Essential Training

Taught by Julieanne Kost
Whether you’re an experienced creative professional or someone who has just recently purchased a camera, learning how to use Photoshop…

Building a Portfolio Career: Diversify Your Income and Do More of What You Love

Taught by Jenny Foss
In a rapidly shifting job market, it’s important to build a career portfolio—a career where you have agility, more than…

Nonprofit Fundraising: A Beginner’s Guide

Taught by Fundraising Academy
Relationships are part of our daily lives, and focusing on them is a proven method for successful communication. To raise…

AI and Generative AI for Video Content Creation

Taught by Nick Harauz
Artificial intelligence is transforming many aspects of professional life, and the fields of audio and video production are no exception.…

Hands-On AI: Image Processing with Python

Taught by Eduardo Corpeño
In this course, Eduardo Corpeño—an electrical engineer, computer programmer, and teacher—helps you build a solid foundation in image processing using…

Augmented Reality Marketing

Taught by Cathy Hackl
Augmented reality (AR) can be a key tool in a marketer’s toolbox—and, importantly, it’s quickly becoming known as the “heart…

Finding a Job on LinkedIn

Taught by Oliver Schinkten
Explore strategic ways to use LinkedIn to elevate your job search process and connect with the right people to find…

Marketing Tools: Automation

Taught by Brad Batesole
Marketing Automation is a must-have for organizations looking to get the most out of their marketing budget. This course explains…

Promoting Your Podcast

Taught by Danny Ozment
Have an idea for a podcast? Wondering how you launch a successful podcast? In this course, Danny Ozment shows how…

Leading in the Moment

Taught by Madecraft
As a leader, it’s up to you to keep your team or organization afloat. That’s challenging enough when everything is…

Building Powerful Instagram Assets with Photoshop

Taught by Kladi Vergine
The goal of every designer, marketer, and strategist is to protect and maintain the distinctive elements of a brand while…

Brand Design Foundations

Taught by Sean Adams
Everyone knows the importance of great branding, but how do you build a brand from scratch? In this course, Sean…

Creativity at Work: A Short Course from Seth Godin

Taught by Seth Godin
You are a creative person. Despite what your inner critic may have told you, you absolutely can solve complex business…

Developing Your Creativity as a Leader

Taught by Denise Jacobs
Creativity is the top skill that companies seek in their employees, but as leaders, how many of us optimize our…

How to Become a Purpose-Driven Journalist

Taught by genConnectU
Norah O’Donnell’s determination, passion, and aptitude for breaking down complex issues helped her ascend in the competitive (and traditionally male-dominated)…

Learning YouTube Analytics

Taught by Ash Blodgett
Discover how to read and use YouTube Analytics, the online reporting system from YouTube for monitoring the performance of YouTube…

Forage Job Simulations

Explore Career Options with Forage.

Forage offers virtual work simulations that allow you to explore what it is like to work within a variety of of industries. These opportunities are completely free, with no prior experience or application needed to get started.

Career Resources

These resume examples are designed to help students in the Arts, Communications, Media & Marketing pathway explore different ways to …

Learn how to choose, organize, and showcase your best work to create a compelling professional story!

Tailoring to Your Audience

Explore portfolio formats, platforms, and strategies for showcasing your work to employers, clients, and collaborators.

New to portfolios? Start here!

Think your portfolio is ready? Before you hit “submit,” use the checklist below to review your content, design, accessibility, functionality, …

Looking for jobs or internships in a specific industry? These specialized job boards can help you narrow your search, discover …

This Portfolio Inventory Guide provides guidance on selecting pieces to create a portfolio for individuals in digital arts and related …

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Contact & Location

Phone
352-392-1601
Address

J. Wayne Reitz Union
Suite 1300
PO Box 118507
Gainesville, FL 32611-8507

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

We are located on Level 1 of the Reitz Union.