Internship experience helps UNL software engineering student “connect the puzzle pieces” between coursework and industry 

As a child, McKellan Clarke spent his days learning the ins and outs of computers. He prided himself on his ability to remove computer viruses from his mother’s computer without any help from antivirus software. In middle school, he began building PCs, …

By Annelise Christen
Annelise Christen Engagement and Connections Coordinator
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Top 4 ways to ensure you find an inclusive workplace

Last month, University Career Services, in collaboration with the LGBTQA+ Center, the Nebraska Alumni Association and Pride in Business, held an event called, Pride In The Workplace. Through short panels of professionals speaking on topics dealing with job searching, interviewing, …

By Bailey Herrera
Bailey Herrera
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UNL Career Services to offer relaxed, curated career events this academic year

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Career Services will debut a new style of career events this fall that will offer students an educational opportunity, distinct from a traditional career fair. These new “niche” events will target specific career interest communities with …

By Bailey Herrera
Bailey Herrera
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University Career Services offers benefits to employers and students with pilot, Micro-Internship and Mentoring Program

University Career Service has created a pilot program that will benefit local Lincoln employers and select University of Nebraska-Lincoln students with shorter term job opportunities called micro-internships. 

The Micro-Internship and Mentoring Program was launched by University Careers Services in the …

By Bailey Herrera
Bailey Herrera
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UNL interns lead the charge to meet the needs of the Nebraska workforce

From working at a desk to cultivating cells in a lab, all internship experiences are important. Internships are meant to help students integrate knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skill development, all while helping employers …

By Annelise Christen
Annelise Christen Engagement and Connections Coordinator
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Health & Wellness Meet-Up

A Meet-Up is a more relaxed, low-pressure way to make connections and learn from experts in specific careers. Students can gain ideas and insight about how to better prepare for fields they are interested in and explore their future career options.

By Mollie Rappl
Mollie Rappl Career Coach
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Virtual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Career Fair by Midwest ACE and Hire Big 10+

Midwest ACE and Hire Big 10 + are excited to invite you to the first joint Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Virtual Fair this Fall!

The HireBig10+ Career Consortium and the Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers (MWACE) are co-sponsoring a Virtual DEI …

By Letty Garcia
Letty Garcia Career Advisor
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CEHS Career Center Events, Workshops and Opportunities

Hi! Welcome to the College of Education and Human Sciences Career Center blog! Here is where you can check for CEHS Career Events happening around campus. Keep reading for more info. Scroll down for the CEHS Career Calendar of Events, …

By Mollie Rappl
Mollie Rappl Career Coach
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Volunteer opportunities added to UNL’s Handshake

Previously, community engagement (volunteer) opportunities at UNL were housed in a separate system called GivePulse.

Now students can find these opportunities in Handshake, UNL’s job posting system. Having work and experiential learning opportunities posted in one place will give students …

By Tracy Lungrin
Tracy Lungrin Director - University Career Services
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disABILITY at Work

University Career Services, in collaboration with Services for Students with Disabilities, was excited to host disABILITY at Work! Through this event, expert panelists discussed strategies and resources that students with disabilities can use to be successful in their careers both …

By Greyson Holliday
Greyson Holliday Graduate Career Advisor
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