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Appointments for Alumni (Post Graduation 5 years or less).
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.
Learn MoreMajor: Psychology and Communications
Please describe the experiences that have made you a Career Ready Great Dane:
This year has been focused on getting more involved and networking. I’m part of First Generation College Students and the National Congress of …
Major: Computer Science, Informatics
Please describe the experiences that have made you a Career Ready Great Dane:
I obtained my internship at the STEAM Garden through The Minerva Center’s SUNY Program for Experiential & Entrepreneurial Development (SPEED). The program provided …
Major: Environmental and Sustainable Engineering
Please describe the experiences that have made you a Career Ready Great Dane:
I’ve held two internships at the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation while balancing graduate studies which helps with time management, discipline and …
Major: Psychology
Please describe the experiences that have made you a Career Ready Great Dane:
This past fall, I was elected as a Student Association Senator representing my residential quad where I advocate for student interests in university meetings and …
The NACE Career Competienes are a nationally recognized and adopted framework to prepare graduates for workpalce success in their chosen careers. Each month, we will highlight a Career Competency and how you can use it in your work.
This month, …
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 …
