Welcome to 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 you’ll find the resources and support you need to find opportunities, make connections, and build skills during your Wildcat and early Alumni years. Subscribe to career communities for tailored updates and resources that match your career stage.
Get Started At LifeLab
LifeLab helps students take clear next steps toward success in college and beyond. Drop in for 1:1 peer support and explore campus engagement, research opportunities, internships, networking, and experiential learning. No appointment needed—leave with personalized recommendations and a clear path forward.
“My LifeLab guide was extremely helpful! They were a good listener, answered all my questions & offered so much support.” – First-Year Wildcat |
The Impact of Internships
Did you know? Wildcats who participate in an internship are 2x more likely to report full-time employment at graduation.*
A paid internship is one of the best ways for students to build skills and connect with employers while still in school. All Wildcats are encouraged to join the SECD Internship community and pursue at least one paid internship during their time at the University of Arizona.
*AY20 Graduating Senior Survey
Learn more about internships and the resources available to you on campus and at SECD.
Visit our Summer Impact Award gallery to meet SECD-supported students who’ve recently completed an internship experience.
If you are starting your internship search or preparing to apply, you can schedule a time to meet 1:1 with an Internship Coach.
“Pursuing an internship was really eye-opening. I got to see the difference between academics and industry. It helped me to get used to the professional world, something school does not always prepare you for.” – Summer Internship Program Participant |
At SECD our vision is that every Wildcat finds support within the University of Arizona community to:
1. Develop in-demand employable skills within and beyond the classroom.
2. Engage in experiences that expand their capacity to lead and to solve authentic challenges facing our communities and organizations.
3. Design and implement a career plan aligned with personal strengths and values for a lifetime of opportunity and well-being.
Handshake is the free online career hub used at the University of Arizona.
Handshake is 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.
