Employment Preparation

One of the main outcomes we SUPPORT for our students is competitive and integrated employment. We prepare our students for this reality through a variety of experiences during their two years in college.

A highlight of our program is the opportunity for our students to participate in multiple work internships, both on-campus and in the surrounding community.

smiling female student loading chemicals into test tubes

Science and Research Labs

male student is filling popcorn bags with popcorn at movie theater

Local Businesses

female student teaching art to middle schoolers

Arts and Education

male student taking merchandise inventory at McKale Center bookstore

Retail

female student smiling as she dips strawberries in cholocate in a bakery

Food Services

female student using a magnifier as she sorts mail into boxes

Office and Clerical

male student entering accounting data into computer software program

Accounting

male student shelving books in university library

Libraries

female student interning as a athletic manager for girl beach volleyball

Athletics

Throughout their years in our program students also build an impressive background of work experience and skills, which is showcased in their professional portfolio.

the cover sheet of the student professional portfolio including their name and UArizona branding images

Cover Sheet

a list of the table of contents

Table of Contents

sample of student resume with education, experience and skills listed

Student Resume Example

Our students also receive support in thinking, discussing and writing about their pre-employment experiences in order to best prepare them for successfully applying to and going on interviews for competitive employment.

student email including details about their classes and a social event they attended

Professional Emailing

vocabulary log with terms career, apply, application and resume

Employment-Related Vocabulary

blog post researching the job tasks and qualifications for being a emergency medicine technician

Blogging

Please enjoy the following video highlighting how hard our students work at their internship sites while gaining valuable experience and skills, but still having fun!