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In the classroom
Looking to add career topics to your class?
We can talk to your class about a variety of career related topics.  We have standard topics we cover, such as resume writing and interview preparation, and we can also work with you to create new programs that meet your needs.  Just click on “Request a Workshop Here”

In Office Hours
Advising students with career questions
Working with a student who needs career advice, internship help, or a resume critique?  We can help! This website is a resource for you and your students for career information.  Encourage your students to set their preferences on this site to get the latest information on areas they are interested in.  Also encourage them to make an appointment with a Career Advisor to help them with their career questions and plans.

We are here to help you so please reach out of you need any assistance.

Announcing the Summer 2026 Advising Career Champions Challenge!

Our next Advising Career Champions Challenge will run from Monday, August 3rd until Friday, August 14th. The Advising Career Champions Challenge is perfect for UAlbany faculty, course instructors, staff, alums, and graduate assistants who:

-Have frequent 1-1 or small group …

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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Career Champions Syllabus Office Hour- July 30th!

Come with all or part of your syllabus to workshop adding Career topics to your course. Open to all course instructors for Fall 2026. Please email sgelfand@albany.edu with any questions!

Can’t make this time work? Please send an email to …

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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You’re invited! Career Champions Year-End Event!

Please join the Career Champions Team for our third annual year-end event. We will be honoring three Career Advocates and celebrating our challenge finishers from this academic year. Please use this form to RSVP. https://tinyurl.com/careerchampionsyearend

Email sgelfand@albany.edu with any questions!

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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Kayla is a Career Ready Great Dane!

Major: 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 …

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

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 …

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Featured Resources

The Career and Professional Development team is proud to support faculty as they work to incorporate career topics into the …

The National Association of College and Employers (NACE) came up with a list of eight Career Readiness Competencies that employers …

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