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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 you’ll find the resources and support you need to find opportunities, make connections, and build career-readiness skills during your Wildcat and early Alumni years. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive regular updates tailored to your interests and stage of career exploration.
Get Started 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.
Drop in to our welcoming space for 1:1 peer support —no appointment needed—and leave with personalized recommendations and a clear path forward. Monday – Friday, 12-5PM, in-person or on Zoom.
“My LifeLab guide was extremely helpful. They were a good listener, answered all my questions and offered so much support.”
The Impact of Internships
“Pursuing an internship was really eye-opening. It 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 school. 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.
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.
(AY24 Graduating Senior Survey)
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.
Our Vision
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.
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.
