Professional Exploration & Development

Career Trek: Anheuser-Busch and Johnson & Johnson Vision

Exploring Careers with Industry Giants: UF Students Visit Anheuser-Busch and Johnson & Johnson Vision

Earlier this semester, a group of University of Florida students embarked on a Career Trek to Jacksonville, where they had the unique opportunity to visit two global …

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
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Mentorship at UF

What is a mentor? What does mentorship at the University of Florida look like? Is a mentor right for you? These are exciting questions to ask yourself. Regardless of the answers, know this: there are experienced individuals on campus, in …

By Braden Blue
Braden Blue
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Pathways to Law: Building Experience Before Law School – recording and recap

This workshop guides pre-law students in developing competitive law school applications through a range of experiential learning opportunities. The session emphasizes the value of internships, volunteer work, professional networking, and engagement with University of Florida platforms such as Gator Network …

By George Mitsios
George Mitsios Career Pathways Coach - Public Sector
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🏀Orlando Magic Innovation Challenge – Monday September 15th! 

Presented by UF’s Blackstone LaunchPad
September 15–18, 2025 | Career Connections Center, Reitz Union

Are you ready to bring your creativity, strategy, and innovation to the court?
Join us for the Orlando Magic Innovation Challenge, where students will tackle real-world business …

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
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Level Up Your Skills: IBM’s AI Experiential Learning Lab

Skills-based hiring is transforming the job market. Employers want to see what you can do, not just what you’ve studied. That’s why experiential learning is key to standing out.

This fall, IBM SkillsBuild, in partnership with SkillUp Online, is offering …

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
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Experiential Learning Dashboard

Want to get involved and gain experience? Explore UF community connections to discover programs, opportunities, and organizations in the Professional Exploration & Development community.

The Pre-Health Outreach Guide is designed to help students connect with faculty, physicians, and healthcare professionals to gain valuable research …

Calling all changemakers! The UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network is your gateway to exploring how your skills—no matter your major—can …

Credentials are focused qualifications such as nondegree certificates, microcredentials, digital badges, and professional certifications that demonstrate mastery of specific skills, …

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.