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Student Engagement & Career Development
SECD is here to inspire and prepare all graduates to create lives of opportunity aligned with their purpose and values.
On this website undergraduate students will find the resources and support to:
- Prepare for internships, student employment and full-time jobs
- Search and apply for employment, internships and experiential learning
- Make connections
- Build career-readiness skills
Receive regular updates tailored to your interests and stage of career exploration.
Begin Your Journey At LifeLab
LifeLab helps students take clear next steps toward success in college and beyond. Students can ask questions, explore campus engagement and learn about research, internships, networking, and experiential learning opportunities.
“My LifeLab guide was extremely helpful. They were a good listener, answered all my questions and offered so much support.”
Drop in to our welcoming space for 1:1 peer support and leave with personalized recommendations and a clear path forward. Monday – Friday, 12-5pm, in-person or on Zoom. No appointment necessary. Bear Down Building, Room 264.
The Impact of Internships
“Pursuing an internship helped me get used to the professional world, something classes don’t always prepare you for.“
An internship is one of the best ways for students to build career-readiness skills and connect with employers while still in college. Undergraduates can begin taking steps toward a paid internship starting on their first day as a Wildcat – with or without a career path in mind!
Learn about internship resources available on campus and through SECD.
Hear from SECD-supported students who recently completed summer internships.
Schedule a 1:1 meeting with an Internship Coach in person or on Zoom.
DID YOU KNOW
Wildcats who participate in a paid internship are more 1.5x likely to land a full-time employment by the time they graduate.
All Wildcats are encouraged to create an internship plan and pursue at least one paid internship during their time at the University of Arizona.
From career exploration to engaging in an active search, Student Engagement & Career Development supports students at each stage of the internship journey.
Source: AY24 Graduating Senior Survey
The SECD Vision
Our vision is that within the University of Arizona community, every Wildcat will find support to:
- Develop in-demand employable skills within and beyond the classroom.
- Engage in experiences that expand their capacity to lead and to solve authentic challenges facing our communities and organizations.
- Design and implement a career plan aligned with personal strengths and values for a lifetime of opportunity and well-being.
Using Handshake
Handshake is the free online career hub used at the University of Arizona. More than a job board, it’s how students and alumni can access job and internship postings, career fair and employer events, employer pages with peer reviews and more! Wildcats can activate their profile and use Handshake with a University of Arizona NetId.
