Career Services supports learners through every stage of the career journey—from exploring interests to advancing in their careers after graduation.

We recognize that students engage with career development at different points, so our platforms and services are designed to meet you where you are and help you move forward with confidence.

Your Career Journey

🔍 Explore

Understand your interests, strengths, and possible career paths.

  • Focus2Career → Explore majors and career options aligned with your interests and values

🧩 Build

Gain experience, develop skills, and start connecting with employers.

  • Handshake → internships, student jobs, and employer events
  • TexanSync → involvement and leadership experiences
  • Forage → virtual job simulations to explore careers and build skills
  • Parker Dewey → short-term micro-internships for real-world experience

📄 Apply

Prepare for and pursue internships, jobs, and competitive opportunities.

🚀 Launch

Transition from college into your first professional role.

At this stage, students are actively moving into the workforce and making final career decisions.

You can:

  • Continue using Handshake → to pursue opportunities and connect with employers
  • Build experience through Parker Dewey → for short-term professional projects
  • Strengthen job search strategy through Indeed Job Search Academy
  • Meet with a career coach for transition support, job offers, and decision-making guidance

🌱 Advance

Continue growing your career beyond graduation.

Career development continues as alumni and professionals:

  • Advance in their careers
  • Explore new industries or roles
  • Re-enter the workforce or pivot careers

You can:

  • Use Handshake → to explore new opportunities and stay connected to employers
  • Use Parker Dewey → for flexible project-based experience during transitions
  • Engage with Indeed Job Search Academy → for career strategy and labor market navigation
  • Meet with a career coach for ongoing career development and transition support

How These Platforms Work Together

  • Focus2Career → Explore direction
  • Forage → Explore careers through experience
  • Parker Dewey → Build real-world experience
  • Handshake → Access jobs, internships, and employers
  • Quinncia → Strengthen applications
  • Indeed Job Search Academy → Navigate job search strategy