Planning for Your Success
The CCI Office for Academic Affairs and Student Success is here to help guide students through their education journey and to answer questions about courses, credits, career readiness, and more.
Paving the way to a career
CCI’s Office of Professional Development helps prepare students to hit the ground running in their careers and works in partnership with the Office for Career Development and Academic Exploration. We offer personalized, industry-relevant content, programs, tools, and coaching to discover and launch a career in communication and information fields today or in the future.
Find your career community using our virtual career center
You’ll find highly tailored resources, programs, services, and tools available 24/7 in our virtual career center to help you take the next step in your professional development at any time.
We have the tools to help you explore your options and learn how to break down big goals into actionable tasks.
Meet with your Career Coach
CCI Professional Development drop-in hours
Stop by the CCI Office of Professional Development on Wednesdays starting February 5 between 1–3 pm in COM 304.
Get personalized help from your Career Community
Stop by our office to explore the following:
- Resume, portfolio, LinkedIn critiques
- Job or internship search strategies
Programs and events
Gain Experience
Prepare for the Fair
February 4
Are you planning on attending one of our fall job and internship fairs? This event provides you with opportunities to prepare beforehand. At this drop-in event, you can: get your resume reviewed by employers; practice your elevator pitch with real employers at our job fair simulation booth; shop at Smokey’s Closet for FREE professional clothing; have your LinkedIn profile reviewed, get a free professional headshot; and more!
Vols Remote Internships Program student applications
CCI’s annual virtual internship program provides rising seniors opportunities to gain hands-on skills and experience with vetted non-profit organizations and small agencies. We encourage first-generation college students and/or students from low-income communities who are interested in working in a metropolitan area to apply.
Learn about Industries and Career Pathways
Communication and Information Mingle
March 5
CCI’s annual virtual internship program provides rising seniors opportunities to gain hands-on skills and experience with vetted non-profit organizations and small agencies. We encourage first-generation college students and/or students from low-income communities interested in working in a metropolitan area to apply.
Career Conversations: Music Business
April 9
Join the Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration (CCDAE) at the Student Success Express in Hodges Library for engaging discussions about the Music, Business, and Entertainment Industries. We look forward to exploring these exciting fields with you!
Meet Employers
Spring Job Fair Week
This week is comprised of two job fairs held on back-to-back days. Each fair offers a different focus on majors and career paths.
- Business and Government Job and Internship Fair – 2-6 pm Tuesday, February 18. This fair focuses on students/alumni from all majors and degrees who are interested in working in business and/or government industries.
- Engineering and Tech Job and Internship Fair – 2-6 pm Wednesday, February 19. This fair is for students/alumni from any major who are interested in working in engineering and/or technology industries.
New to the job fair experience? Join us for a day-of fair tour at the student information desk to get a low-pressure intro and learn how to navigate the room with employers!
Watch for information for a job fair prep event to be held on February 4 in the Student Union.
Summer Experience Fair
Still looking for a summer experience? The Summer Experiences Fair is a fun, interactive, casual fair that provides you the opportunity to meet seasonal summer employers to access jobs, volunteer opportunities, research opportunities, internships, and more! Industries represented at the fair include: summer camps, tourism (rafting, guiding), recreation (lifeguards, umpires, referees), coaching and mentoring (youth sports, volunteering), and summer experiential learning opportunities (research).
Other Opportunities
CCI Undergraduate Student Professional Development Grant Application
Apply for the Professional Development Experience Grant to receive financial support for internships, conference travel, professional association dues, certifications, and more. The grant also covers expenses like parking, public transportation, and housing for internships, as well as student development trip costs. To apply, complete the form with details of your request and submit supporting documentation, such as proof of internship or travel expenses. Ensure all documents are clear to help us process your application quickly.
Jobs and Internships
Journalism & Media Internships
Advertising & Public Relations Internships
Communication Studies Internships
Information Sciences Internships
Communication and Information Jobs
We’re here to help!
Office of Professional Development
Student Engagement
Meet your advisor
The CCI Office for Undergraduate Programs and Advising is here to help guide you throughout your education and to answer questions about courses, credits, career readiness, and more.
Learn more about Undergraduate Programs & Advising
