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.
If you’re an employer who is interested in providing internships, attending recruitment events, or working with CCI in any way in professional development and careers, you can find more information on our industry partners page.
Programs and events
Gain Experience
Tuesday, August 27
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 and get a free professional headshot, and more!
Industry Mentor Program Applications Open
Deadline to Apply: Tuesday, September 3
Sign up now to be matched with a dedicated mentor who will work with you through the fall ’24 semester, offering invaluable insights, career advice, and encouragement.
We encourage you to join the mentorship program and allow the experience and expertise of the CCI alumni family to guide you towards achieving your career goals.
Learn about Industries and Career Pathways
Thursday, October 31
The Board of Visitors and Industry Leaders will be on campus to visit and interact with our students in a professional setting.
Meet Employers
Engineering & STEM Full-Time Job & Internship Fair
Monday, Sept. 16, 2 pm-6 pm
This fair is for students/alumni of any major who are interested in working in these industries.
Business & Government Job & Internship Fair
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2 pm-6 pm
This fair is for students/alumni of any major who are interested in working in these industries.
Communication and Information Career and Internship Fair
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1 pm-4 pm
The Communication and Information Career and Internship Fair typically brings in over 50+ corporate, government and non-profit organizations seeking students/alumni for full-time entry-level positions and/or internships and/or practicum experiences.
Meet with your Career Coach
CCI Career Development Drop-in Hours
Stop by the CCI Professional Development Office on Wednesdays starting September 6 between 1 pm–3 pm in COM 304.
Get Personalized help from your Career Community
Stop by the CCI Professional Development Office to explore the following
- Resume, portfolio, LinkedIn critiques
- Job or Internship Search Strategies
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
Bukky Abdul
Senior Career Coach, Center for Career Development & Academic Exploration
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
