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Appointments are available with a career advisor for alumni who have graduated within the last 5 years. Appointments are made through Handshake once your account has been approved. Virtual appointments are available.
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Career preparation is critical to the current and future success of our students. The UAlbany Career Development Fund provides financial support for students participating in unpaid and underpaid internships.
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Major: Computer Science
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Pursuing your dreams always takes resilience and dedication, but once they come true, every effort is worth it. That’s how I felt when I …
Major: Cybersecurity
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One pivotal moment for me was participating in Great Danes in NYC and going to company site visits. Before those visits, I thought I had …
Major: Computer Science
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I interned this summer with Empire State Development (ESD), New York State’s economic development agency. Within ESD, I worked under the NYSTAR division (Division …
Things to Know As a UAlbany Alum
Alums can utilize Career and Professional Development services five years post-graduation Alums can …
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The UAlbany Career Advisory Network (UCAN) is a free online networking tool that connects students and alumni with fellow Great …
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