TIGERCareer Professional Development Events

Explore opportunities to build your skills, prepare for your career, and connect with employers.

Fall 2025

Riipen Micro-Internship Projects

Gain real-world experience through short-term, project-based internships designed to build career readiness.

  • Applications Closed
  • Project Completion Deadline: Tuesday, December 2
  • Partners: Sumter County Chamber of Commerce & UWA Office of Economic Development

Pro-Certified Mock Interview Sessions

Practice your interview skills in a professional setting.

  • Dates: Tuesday, September 2 – Friday, October 31
  • For: Upcoming graduates in Nursing, Engineering Technology, Business, and Education

Career Readiness Workforce Competencies Workshops

Location: Young Hall Cafeteria, Large Dining Room
Time: 12:10 – 12:50 pm (Lunch & Learn Sessions)
Hosted by Career Development & Division of Lifelong Learning, Economic & Workforce Development.

Schedule
  • September 9 – Workplace Ethics, “Respect in the Workplace”
  • September 23 – Career & Self-Development, “10 Soft Skills”
  • October 7 – Communication, “Professional Communication”
  • October 14 – Professionalism, “TIGERCareer Fair Prep”
  • November 3 – Technology, “AI Workshop” with Dr. Michael Butcher (Location/Time TBD)
  • November 18 – Critical Thinking, “Critical Thinking in the Workplace”
  • December 2 – Teamwork and Leadership, “Develop the Leader in You”

Work-Based Learning Opportunities for Spring 2026

  • Dates: November 1–4
  • What: Student Interest Registration for Job Shadowing & Internship Opportunities

TIGERCareer Fair

Are you looking for a job? Internship? Job Shadowing? Networking with employers?

If yes, then don’t miss the TIGERCareer Fair!

This is an “All-Degree” Career Fair for currently enrolled UWA students.

Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 12-3 pm
Where: Hughes Gymnasium

Event Notes:

  • Be prepared to present your UWA ID for admission.
  • Professional dress is requested. If you need a professional outfit to wear to the Career Fair, visit the Tiger Threads Career Closet, located in Brock Hall, Room 123, between 9 am and 5 pm. Currently enrolled UWA students may receive one professional outfit at no charge, as available, per year (August to August). A current student ID must be provided.
  • Free Professional Headshots are available.
  • Resume Reward Drawing! Bring a printed copy of your professional resume to enter a drawing for six $50 prizes and register for other gift drawings.  

Do you need a resume template? Click on the following link to download the sample template. You do not have to retype this template; download it to your computer, save the file with your name, remove the sample information, insert your information, print it, and bring it to the Career Fair information desk to enter.

Download the Resume Sample Template

Professional Development Support for Students

UWA offers a wide range of career resources, including:

  • Resume & Cover Letter Reviews
  • Job Packet Development Assistance
  • Mock Interviews
  • Career Assessments & Interpretation Summaries
  • Tiger Threads Career Closet
  • Career Fairs & Employer Connection Events
  • Career Exploration Field Trips
  • Job Shadowing, Internship & Employment Assistance
  • Professional Job/Workplace/Soft Skills Workshops
  • Career Counseling

Contact

Gena Robbins
Career Development Director
grobbins@uwa.edu
(205) 652-5545
Brock Hall, Room 125