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Career Preparation

CAS CareerLab

Mission

CAS CareerLab helps students connect their academic experiences with future opportunities through experiential learning, exploration, and reflection. We empower students to build skills, confidence, and clarity in their academic and career journeys.

Vision

We envision a CAS community where every student has equitable access to meaningful, integrated career preparation. Students graduate with purpose, confidence, and the tools to navigate an evolving world.

Values

We value equitable access, meaningful connection, and collaborative support that help CAS students explore their interests and build confidence. We champion storytelling, reflection, and real‑world learning that empower students to discover their path and develop skills for future success.

Our Services

  • Scholarships for unpaid experiential learning (internships, research, study abroad, creative projects)
  • Job Shadow Day for short-term career exploration
  • Global Career Accelerator courses (credit-bearing, online)
  • Free professional headshots
  • Student Stories & events to build community and share experiences
  • Monthly newsletter with tips, resources, and opportunities
  • Career preparation and experiential learning inventories
  • Campus partnerships to make career prep accessible and inclusive

Our Team

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  • Yifang Zhang (she/her) - Assistant Dean, Career Readiness
  • Feather Crawford (she/her) - Experiential Learning Manager
  • Lucy Rojas (she/her/ella) - Experiential Learning Manager
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Need help with:

  • Cover letters
  • Resume writing
  • Interview prep
  • Networking

Connect with the University Career Center