Business, Public Service and Tourism

The Business, Public Service, and Tourism Career Pathway encompasses a wide range of career interests and opportunities, including business management and administration, finance, entrepreneurship, government and public administration, law and public safety, and hospitality and tourism. Students and alumni exploring careers in these fields will find customized resources, programs, and services to help them achieve their career goals and develop world readiness – the skills they need for life, citizenship, and work.

Career clusters included in this Career Pathway include:

  • Business Management and Administration – includes careers leading and managing businesses, including planning, organizing, and support. This includes entrepreneurship, retail, real estate, and careers leading and managing for-profit, not-for-profit, and government organizations.
  • Finance – includes careers in financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management, including with organizations like banks, insurance agencies, and investment funds.
  • Government and Public Administration – includes careers in government at all levels, including local, state, and federal government entities, international and intergovernmental organizations, and non-government organizations (NGOs). These careers may include public policy, international relations, language and translation, security, natural resources, economic development, and public services.
  • Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security – includes careers in law, public safety, corrections, and security. Pre-law students are included in this career cluster.
  • Hospitality and Tourism – includes careers in managing, marketing, and operations of restaurants, lodging, attractions, recreation, entertainment, sports, and travel.

You are welcome to engage with as many pathways as you would like! Take time to review the community – check out the articles and blog posts and explore the resources to learn more about these industries. You will also find things you can do now, like joining a related student organization or getting involved with a professional association, to explore and develop relevant skills and knowledge.

From ‘Guest to Ally’ – Collaborating for Community-Driven Change with Peace Corps (recap & recording)

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In a recent workshop, Dani Arnwine, a former Peace Corps volunteer and Peace Corps UF Recruiter, shared her insights on the transformative mission and values of the Peace Corps. She emphasized its focus on community-driven development, working alongside …

By Edwina Hurst
Edwina Hurst Manager
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Unlock Your Global Career Potential with Language Skills! (recap & recording)

Quick recap

The meeting involved a discussion about the ALC Bridge initiative, its origins, and its purpose in addressing the challenge of a lack of global talent in the language services industry. The speakers also shared their personal journeys, career …

By Edwina Hurst
Edwina Hurst Manager
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Gator Career Chat: Foreign Relations, Diplomacy, and International NGOs (workshop recording & recap)

Last week’s Gator Career Chat: Foreign Relations, Diplomacy, and International NGOs featured panelists sharing their experiences and challenges working in this global field. Panelists Hali McLester, UF alum and Program Associate for the Latin American and Caribbean team, Global Energy …

By David Adams
David Adams Senior Assistant Director for Career Pathways – Business, Public Service, and Tourism
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How to Write a Resume: Video Walkthrough

Hi, Gators! Are you stuck staring at a blank Word doc, wondering how to start writing your resume? Are you tired of looking through all the different templates out there? Well, look no further! In this short video I walk …

By Jason Tillotson
Jason Tillotson Career Coach for Early Engagement
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Discover Your Path at UF’s Fall 2024 Majors & Minors Fair

Are you ready to explore the vast amount of academic opportunities at UF? Join us on Thursday, October 16th from 10 am – 2 pm in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom for the Fall 2024 Majors & Minors Fair! This …

By Jason Tillotson
Jason Tillotson Career Coach for Early Engagement
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Social Media for Leadership

Taught by Brian Honigman
Leverage social media to build a strong personal brand as a leader and drive your organization’s growth at the same…

Learning to Run Webinars

Taught by Sally Norred
Webinars can help you attract new customers and build client relationships, but only if they’re smart and engaging. In this…

Graphic Design for Business Professionals

Taught by Justin Seeley
Not a graphic designer? No problem. In this course, staff author and designer Justin Seeley shares graphic design secrets anyone…

Solving Business Problems

Taught by Mike Figliuolo
Do you have a business problem that you are having trouble solving? Mike Figliuolo has a simple five-step process for…

Running a Design Business: Designer-Client Agreements

Taught by Terry Lee Stone
As a freelance creative, you need to know how to write proposals and contracts for client-commissioned projects. Learn the basics…

Word 2013 Essential Training

Taught by David Rivers
Start building better documents with Microsoft Word. In this course, author David Rivers teaches you the basics of creating, editing,…

Running a Design Business: Presentation Skills

Taught by Petrula Vrontikis
Strong presentation skills are necessary for a good designer to be a great designer. How you present your ideas impacts…

Developing Ideas and Advertising Concepts

Taught by Craig Smallish
After landing a client, the designer’s first chore is to communicate and develop the initial idea, whether it’s a storyboard…

Management Tips

Taught by Todd Dewett
In this series, Todd Dewett, PhD, shares the tips respected and motivated managers use to improve rapport, navigate tricky situations,…

Video Journalism: Storytelling Techniques

Taught by Jeff Sengstack
How you choose your shots, craft your story, and edit your footage is what draws attention to your videos. The…

Excel 2010 Essential Training

Taught by Bob Flisser
In Excel 2010 Essential Training, Bob Flisser demonstrates the core features and tools in Excel 2010. The course introduces key…

Learning Graphic Design: Techniques

Taught by John McWade
Take a creative refresher course with these 18 simple design techniques that will immediately improve your layouts, brought to you…

Excel 2013 Essential Training

Taught by Dennis Taylor
Whether you’re a novice or an expert wanting to refresh your skillset with Microsoft Excel, this course covers all the…

Running a Design Business: Pricing and Estimating

Taught by Terry Lee Stone
Do you know what to charge for your design services? Too much and you risk scaring away potential clients; too…

Web Video: Develop Your Video Presence

Taught by Rick Allen Lippert
Join Rick Allen Lippert as he shows you how to conduct yourself on camera and make a positive impression in…

Microsoft Project 2013 Essential Training

Taught by Bonnie Biafore
Follow along with author Bonnie Biafore as she shows you how to better manage your project’s deadlines, tasks, and resources…

Learning Graphic Design: Things Every Designer Should Know

Taught by John McWade
Appearance may not be everything, but how something looks has a fundamental impact on how it’s perceived, what it communicates,…

Creative Inspirations: Kit Hinrichs, Graphic Designer

Taught by Kit Hinrichs
Kit Hinrichs is one of the most accomplished and respected graphic designers and illustrators of the last fifty years. A…

Creative Inspirations: Margo Chase, Graphic Designer

Taught by Margo Chase
Margo Chase is one of the most influential graphic designers of our time. Over the past 20 years, Margo’s highly…

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Career Resources

Hi, Gators! In this short video I walk you through creating a winning resume from scratch. All you need to …

The Eight Semester Career Readiness Guide is a resource to keep you on track. Usethis resource to be intentional …

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.