Professional Exploration & Development

The resources and tools found within this community have been designed and curated to support students who are interested in gaining experience with Professional exploration and development activities.

Professional exploration and development activities encompass a variety of career and professional development experiences that extend beyond the classroom, allowing you to gain practical skills and insights into your chosen fields. These activities may include job shadowing, micro-internships, part-time jobs, and other specialized opportunities.

CodePath: Your Gateway to a Successful Tech Career

If you’re a college student aiming for a career in tech, CodePath is an invaluable resource that could be your ticket to success. CodePath is a non-profit organization that offers free, industry-relevant coding courses, mentorship, and career resources tailored to …

By Karissa Singh
Karissa Singh
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Networking and STEM Industry Connections: Your Key to Career Success

Networking and making industry connections are essential components of any successful job search. With the UF Career Showcase just around the corner, now is the time to build, develop, and foster key relationships with STEM industry professionals.

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By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton
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Attention STEAM Students!

The Spring Career Showcase is just around the corner—are you ready to shine? Prepare for success by participating in career readiness events and receiving personalized guidance from our Career Connection Center experts: STEAM Pathways Career Coach Karissa Singh and STEM …

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton
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Celebrating “National Mentor Month”: Exploring Mentoring Opportunities at UF

Happy National Mentor Month! As a UF student, you have access to various mentoring programs and opportunities that can help you gain valuable experience, build your professional network, and achieve your career goals.

What is Mentorship? Mentorship is a critical …

By Edwina Hurst
Edwina Hurst Manager
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Winter Break Career Boost: Complete Forage Job Simulations With Just 15 Minutes a Day

Make the most of winter break with Forage! Just 15 minutes a day lets you explore careers, build new skills, and earn resume-boosting certifications—all at your own pace. It’s the easy, flexible way to upskill over break!

By Taylor Mingle
Taylor Mingle
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Career Resources

Be inspired as you explore a variety of co-curricular experiential learning opportunities that extend your learning beyond the classroom, helping …

Looking for Federal Work Student and other part time jobs? The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships is here …

Looking for a student employment opportunity? Consider working with UF Division of Student Life

Mentorship is an opportunity for professional exploration and development.

Join Gator Network to gain access to virtual communities and connections, exclusively for UF students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

Use Parker-Dewey to find micro-internships and short-term project opportunities to gain practical experience and explore different career paths.

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.