Our office will be open virtually on Mondays and Fridays during the summer.  We will be in person Tuesdays through Thursdays.
Our office will be closed Thursday for Juneteenth.
Drop-ins will resume in the Fall semester
Have a great summer!

Welcome Parents & Families!

Parents and family members can be an important source of information, advice, and networking contacts.  Encourage your student to seek out our help. Many students are not aware of everything that our office can do to help them with any questions about careers and jobs.  Other ways you can support your student include:

  • Becoming familiar with our services: Students are encouraged to engage with our office as soon as their first semester.  Starting early can help them make the most of their time at UAlbany.  Learn More 
  • Learning about the importance of experiential education: Learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom.  Students can participate in several experiential learning opportunities while they are at UAlbany.  These opportunities can help them clarify their career goals and gain valuable experience for their resumes.  Learn More
  • Understanding the skills employers want from employees: Research by the National Association of College and Employers (NACE) has identified the key skills employers are looking for. Students build these skills from any major, student organization, part-time job, etc. Our office can assist students in how to best communicate these skills.  Learn More 
  • Being patient: Some students come to college with a career in mind and never waver.  Others struggle with deciding or keep changing their mind.  Remember, they are only choosing their first career. Students will have several careers during their lifetime.

Encourage your student to connect with the Career and Professional Development team to learn how they can become a Career Ready Dane!!

UAlbany Families Create Student Opportunities

If you or your employer are interested in providing opportunities for UAlbany students, please check out our “Employer Page” for information on how to register and post positions on Handshake or reach out to us at career@albany.edu!

Enas is a Career Ready Great Dane!

Transferring to UAlbany from Hudson Valley Community College was a turning point in my life. At HVCC, I built a foundation through both academic achievement and direct service, helping students and faculty every day. But here at UAlbany, I’ve grown …

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Make the Most of your Summer: It’s Not Too Late to Land an Opportunity!

Summer is around the corner, and many students find themselves asking: “Is it too late to find an internship, job, or meaningful experience for the summer? ” The answer: Absolutely not!

1. Explore Late-Stage Internship and Job Openings

Many …

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Indigo is a Career Ready Great Dane!

One of my proudest accomplishments during my time here has been completing my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor of biology within three years. Through sites such as Handshake, I was accepted as a Peer Career Advisor (PCA) …

By Emilio-Jose Torres
Emilio-Jose Torres
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Nya is a Career Ready Great Dane!

As a psychology student at the University at Albany, I have explored the complexity of the human brain and its relationship to other subjects, including public health. It was here that I discovered my interest in maternal and child health. …

By Emilio-Jose Torres
Emilio-Jose Torres
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Davon is a Career Ready Great Dane!

Hi, my name is Davon Johnson. I am completing my final year at UA, majoring in business economics. Throughout my academic and professional career, I have actively sought opportunities within the financial and risk management industries. Since my freshman summer, …

By Emilio-Jose Torres
Emilio-Jose Torres
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Contact & Location

Phone
(518) 437-4900
Address

Science Library - G50
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222

CPD Service Hours

Monday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (virtual)
Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (virtual)