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 Open: Tuesday, August 26
  • 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 – Spring 2026

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

TIGERCareer Fair

An all-major career connection event—meet employers, explore opportunities, and build your network.

  • Date: Thursday, November 6
  • Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
  • Location: Hughes Gym
  • Who: All-degree students (Current Student ID required)

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