*This award may affect your financial aid package. Please reach out to the Office of Financial Aid with any questions regarding how this award may affect your aid.
The Career Prep Academy is a career exploration support program for undergraduate students at any stage of their career development, from undecided and internship seekers to graduating students ready to start careers or apply to post-grad programs. This program was designed with first-generation and underrepresented students in mind.
The goals of the Career Prep Academy are:
- To provide students space for self-reflection and evaluation for their career growth, transferable skills, and personal branding
- To encourage students to reflect on their future careers and understand how to gain experiences related to their interests
- To understand best practices for networking, interviewing, and development of professional documents
- To understand and be able to navigate University and Career Center resources to support continued career development and decision-making
The Career Prep Academy offers three unique levels to best serve students where they are. Students can start at Level 1 and return to complete the other levels or start at the level best for them. If you plan to complete multiple levels, it is recommended to complete them in sequential order.
The Academy lasts 8 weeks, with classes meeting for 50 minutes per week. Upon successful completion, students are invited to a Celebratory Networking Event and given a $200 book award*.