KOLD Education Solutions Reporter Isabela Lisco interviews Peer Guide Angela Donner and LifeLab Program Manager JT Thornton.
On Monday, August 24, 2026, LifeLab, the front door to the Center for Career Readiness a the University of Arizona, was featured as part of KOLD’s back-to-school coverage, highlighting the welcoming network of career support available to students throughout their career journey.
Watch the segment: https://www.kold.com/video/2026/08/24/road-show-preparing-students-future/
Led by Program Manager JT Thornton, LifeLab offers a friendly space where students can drop-in for personalized career support and guidance. Students at LifeLab speak to peer guides with relatable student experience – many have been unsure of their career path, changed majors, participated in a paid internships or undergraduate research, or developed skills through an on-campus job. This peer-centered approach provides a welcoming and accessible pathway for students to begin exploring careers and taking first steps toward creating a life of opportunity.
Along with one-on-one drop-in support, LifeLab also offers workshops focused on topics from career exploration to preparing for a full-time job search.
LifeLab and the Center for Career Readiness serve students of all years and majors. LifeLab is located in Bear Down Building, Room 264, and offers drop-in hours, in-person and on Zoom, Monday through Friday, noon to 5:00 p.m.
www.career.arizona.edu/lifelab
The Center for Career Readiness is here to inspire and prepare all University of Arizona graduates to create lives of opportunity aligned with their purpose and values. Through career advising, experiential learning and campus-wide partnerships, the center connects students, employers and the broader Arizona community in support of meaningful pathways from education to employment.
For more information about the Center for Career Readiness, visit career.arizona.edu or contact career@arizona.edu.
