Career Week | August 2026

Build Confidence for What's Next.

Your future doesn’t happen by chance.
It happens by taking the next step.

Career Week is your opportunity to build practical career tools you can use well beyond your internship. Through focused, hands-on sessions, you’ll turn your experience into polished materials that help you move forward with confidence.

This is not a week of lectures.

You’ll work, create, and make real progress.

What You’ll Build, with AI and Expert Guidance.

With this dedicated working time, you’ll create and strengthen:

  • Your resume

  • Your elevator pitch

  • Your LinkedIn profile

  • Your next steps roadmap

You’ll leave with personalized, employer-ready materials—not just notes.

MONDAY
Inventory Your Experience

Discover the value of your experiences by identifying the projects you've worked on, the skills you've developed, and the impact you've made. You'll learn how to connect your accomplishments to the competencies employers are looking for and articulate how your experiences prepare you for future opportunities.

Register, 8/17 at 5:30pm CT
Register, 8/17 at Noon CT

TUESDAY
Build Your Resume

Create a polished, professional resume that highlights your education, experiences, and achievements. You'll leave with a resume that's ready to customize for future internships, jobs, and other opportunities.

Register, 8/18 at Noon CT
Register, 8/18 at 5:30pm CT

WEDNESDAY
Communicate Your Elevator Pitch (EP)

Develop a clear, authentic introduction that tells your story with confidence. You'll practice communicating your experiences, strengths, and goals while receiving feedback to help you make a lasting impression.

Register, 8/19 at Noon CT
Register, 8/19 at 5:30pm CT

THURSDAY
Build Your LinkedIn Profile

Build a LinkedIn profile that reflects your professional brand. From your headline and About section to your experience and skills, you'll create a profile that helps recruiters, employers, and your network see your potential.

Register, 8/20 at Noon CT
Register, 8/20 at 5:30pm CT

FRIDAY
Next Steps Roadmap

Leave with a personalized plan for what's next. Explore opportunities to continue building your skills, expand your network, leverage campus resources, and identify meaningful next steps that move your career forward.

Register, 8/21 at Noon CT
Register, 8/21 at 5:30pm CT