Center for Career Readiness
CCR 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 student employment, internships and full-time jobs
- Search and apply for employment, internships and experiential learning
- Build career-readiness skills
Select your career interests and receive regular updates tailored to your stage of career exploration.
Begin Your Career Journey at LifeLab
LifeLab is a welcoming space where students can ask questions and take clear next steps toward success in college and beyond.
Wildcats can drop in to explore campus engagement and learn about internships, networking, research and experiential learning opportunities. Monday – Friday, 12-5pm, in person or on Zoom. No appointment necessary. Bear Down Building, Room 264.
“My LifeLab guide answered my questions and offered so much support.“
The Center for Career Readiness offers students support with career exploration, resume review and guidance for their search.
Resources to prepare for a future internship or research experience.
Make a 1:1 career advising appointment.
In person or on Zoom.
Hear from CCR-supported students who recently completed summer internships.
The Impact of Internships
All Wildcats are encouraged to create an internship plan and pursue at least one paid internship or research experience during their time at the University of Arizona.
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. To build the skills and confidence to apply, students can follow The Big 7 – the seven-step roadmap to a paid internship.
“My internship helped me adapt to the professional world – something classes don’t always prepare you for.”
Get Started on Handshake
All Wildcats have a free Handshake account.
Activate your profile by logging in with your NetID – no experience necessary.
Our Vision
The Center for Career Readiness envisions that every Wildcat will find support within the Arizona community 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.
