January 2024 Undergraduate Newsletter
Welcome back, Longhorns! As the spring term begins, we have an exciting line-up of opportunities planned for you whether you’re just starting your career journey, preparing to attend a career fair or amping up your skills by completing a Coursera certificate. Read on to see the exciting opportunities available to you this spring:
- Let’s Talk About What Career Exploration Means for You
- Essential Skills Immersion Series: Artificial Intelligence
- Start the New Year Strong With Coursera
- Kick Off Your Spring with Employers Searching for UT Students
- Get Prepared for Spring Career Fairs
- Upcoming career events, fairs and workshops
You also have access to tailored career resources through your college/school career center and additional resources available to all students through Texas Career Engagement!
Let’s Talk About What Career Exploration Means for You
Struggling to decide on a major or career? Register to join our weekly career counseling group to get support, clarity and confidence while selecting your career path. Open to all undergraduate students who want to develop self-awareness, find community and start their unique career journey!
Let’s Talk: A Career Exploration Group
Feb. 5-March 18
Mondays, 1-2 p.m. Central
Complete this survey to schedule a brief pre-group meeting with the facilitator.
Interested in other ways to explore career options?
- Explore careers and majors in UGS 107D: Every spring and fall semester, Texas Career Engagement (TCE) offers UGS 107D: Exploring Careers and Majors to help students connect their personal interests and skills with academic programs at The University of Texas at Austin.
- Take a career assessment: Schedule a career counseling or coaching appointment with the TCE Career Education team to learn more about the available career assessments and to start the process.
- Join a Career Community: Through special events, newsletters and toolkits, the Career Communities provide industry-specific resources, opportunities and connections for all students, regardless of academic focus.
Essential Skills Immersion Series: Artificial Intelligence
This event series aims to help students gain the most in-demand skills for today’s job market and the future of work. This semester’s skills series week focuses on artificial Intelligence.
Join us for a comprehensive series on the development, utilization and ethical considerations of AI. Learn to position yourself for future roles that either work directly with AI or leverage its potent capabilities.
Image-based AI at Work
Tuesday, February 6, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
This session will focus on understanding the capabilities of common image-based generative-AI models. Learn how they are utilized in creative fields and strategies for evaluating the ethics of using these models.
AI and Ethics
Thursday, February 8, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a session on understanding of the importance of ethical AI development, including strategies for addressing ethical challenges in the development and use of AI systems as AI transforms the future of work.
Co-hosted by Texas Career Engagement,The Provost Office of Academic Affairs,Good Systems and LBJ School of Public Affairs
Start the New Year Strong With Coursera
It’s a new year, and what better way to start your semester than by making strides towards your career goals? As employers continue focusing on skills-based hiring, one way you can strengthen your resume is by completing a professional certificate on Coursera. The UT Coursera program offers Longhorns free access to dozens of online courses and certificates for in-demand career paths. Whether you’re hoping to secure an internship or job offer or are simply interested in acquiring a new skill this year, Coursera has tons of opportunities for you to explore.
Questions about Coursera? Email careerengagement@austin.utexas.edu or visit our website for more info.
Kick Off Your Spring with Employers Searching for UT Students
Make it a goal to discover new employers on campus in 2024! This spring, companies representing a variety of industries will be visiting the Forty Acres and connecting with students campus-wide. Check out the different events, company partners and positions available right now on HireUTexas.
Are you looking for a part-time job on campus? Many departments are hiring! Log in to HireUTexas powered by Handshake and put “On-Campus Jobs” in the filter section. More details on our website.
Get Prepared for Spring Career Fairs
Spring career fairs are right around the corner and now is the time to prepare!
Check out some of the resources below to get started:
- Find all upcoming career fairs
- Practice your elevator pitch
- Update your resume
- Get ready for the interview
Upcoming Career Events, Fairs and Workshops Open to All Majors
Texas Exes Career Day
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 4:30-7 p.m. Central
Thinking About Law School? Virtual Pre-Law Event
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 3-4 p.m. Central
UTLA Information Session
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 5 p.m. Central
Home to Texas Program Information Session
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 6-7 p.m. Central
UTNY Drop-in Advising- No RSVP Needed
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2-3 p.m. Central, DMC 1.206
Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2-3 p.m. Central, DMC 1.206
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2-3 p.m. Central, DMC 1.206
CIA Campus-Wide Information Session
Thursday, Jan. 25, noon-1 p.m. Central
UTNY Information Sessions
Thursday, Jan. 25, 11 – 12 p.m. Central, via Zoom
Monday, Feb. 5, noon -1p.m. Central, BUR 228
Friday, Feb. 9, 1– 2 p.m. Central, RLP 0.106
Monday, Feb. 12, 1-2 p.m. Central, via Zoom
Moody College of Communication Spring 2024 Career Expo
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Central
Home to Texas Program Information Session
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 4-5 p.m. Central
UTLA Alumni Panel and Mixer
Wednesday, Jan. 31, 5-7 p.m. Central
Spring 2024 McCombs Career Expo
Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1-4 p.m. Central (open to all UT students throughout)
AT&T Presents Technology and Leadership Talks at UT
Wednesday, Jan. 31, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Central
Spring Engineering Expo
Thursday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Central
Education and Youth Development Career Community Resource Fair
Thursday, Feb. 1, 4- 5 p.m. Central
UTLA Breakfast Tacos and Walk Ins
Friday, Feb. 2, 9:30-11 a.m. Central
Destination: UTNY
Feb. 5-9
UTNY Alumni Panel
Monday, Feb. 5 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Central
Build your Conversation & Networking confidence with Patti DeNucci
Monday, Feb. 5, 4-6 p.m. Central
UTNY Mixer
Monday, Feb. 5, 6-7 p.m. Central
UTNY Ready to Apply for Fall 2024
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 4-5 p.m. Central
Essential Skills Immersion Series: Image-based AI at Work
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 5:30 –6:30 p.m. Central
Coffee and Bagels with UTNY
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 9-11 a.m. Central
UTNY Application Walk-Through
Wednesday, Feb. 7, noon-1 p.m. Central
College of Natural Sciences Spring 2024 Pop-Up Career Fair
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 5-7:30 p.m. Central
Essential Skills Immersion Series: AI and Ethics
Thursday, Feb. 8, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Central
Technology Career Community Resource Fair
Thursday, Feb. 8, 4-5 p.m. Central
ICC Employer Expo: Undergraduates
Friday, Feb. 9, 1-4 p.m. Central
UTLA Information Session
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 5 p.m. Central
Science and Sustainability Career Community Resource Fair
Thursday, Feb. 15, 4-5 p.m. Central
Liberal Arts Career Fair
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
More opportunities to connect with companies in your desired industry may be available through your college/school career center.
More information can be found on the Texas Career Engagement website.