Career Development and Experiential Learning Opportunities

CAS career coaches
CAS career coaches

CAS career coaches support your career development no matter where you are or where you’re going. Schedule with your coach on Student Success Hub and follow us on Instagram for tips, resources, and great job and internship opportunities for CAS majors! Don’t have a lot of time? Stop by for a quick drop-in meeting any Wednesday or Thursday 1-3pm, available in-person in 107 Oldfather or via Zoom.

https://cas.unl.edu/career-coaching

Experiential Learning Funds for Internships and Research | College of Arts and Sciences Nov. 15 (Priority Deadline)
Participating in unpaid or out-of-state research or internship opportunities may come with additional costs. Students may apply for up to $1500 of funding that enables their participation in an internship or research opportunity. Check out the eligibility criteria and apply early.

Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) deadline Nov. 19
Learn 1 of 14 languages in a fully-funded summer study abroad or virtual program. Attend drop-in sessions for application feedback:
• Nov. 13, 1:30-3
• Nov. 14, 10-11:30
• Nov. 18, 12:30-2:30
https://events.unl.edu/URAF/2024/11/13/184615/

Fulbright US Student Program Info Session Nov. 20
Graduating seniors, alumni, or graduate students can spend a full academic year abroad building mutual understanding with other nations, while teaching English, conducting research or arts projects, or earning a graduate degree. Learn more Nov. 20, 10-2:15pm
https://events.unl.edu/URAF/2024/11/20/184614/

Need an additional credit hour in the spring? Enroll in CASC 200: Career Development in Arts and Sciences to jumpstart your career development. The class includes meaningful self-exploration and reflection activities to help you explore your career options, guided support creating/updating your resume, and personalized connection with a career coach to identify next steps toward post-graduation goals. Enrollment is now open on MyRED.

Participating in an internship or research Experience? Have it documented on your transcript by enrolling in the CAS Internship or Research course. These courses allow you to reflect on and document these experiences and provide an ongoing connection with a CAS Career Coach. Get started by emailing, cascareers@unl.edu, to request the application links.