Parents & Families

Welcome to the Career & Co-op  Center at UMass Lowell. We want to introduce you to what we do to help your UMass Lowell student learn about careers, find internships, co-ops, and jobs, and prepare them for seeking employment. You play an important role in your student’s career development, so we offer this site as a resource for you. Please explore the links on this page to learn more about the services we provide, how you can help your student with career decision-making, and what other resources are available.

How To Include Volunteer Work on Your Resume

How To Include Volunteer Work on Your Resume

Unpaid volunteering roles can reveal much about a graduate’s character.

While the barriers to entry for volunteering roles are lower, the fact that you are giving up your precious time for a …

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What industries will hire the most science and engineering candidates in 2025?

Organizations of all types and sizes hire candidates with science and engineering degrees, often for roles that might have job titles that include words such as scientist and engineer, but often not.

If you’re looking for a job in science …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Two easy ways to be successful at a career fair

There are two things that separate a prepared student from the successful student at a career fair.

By Greg Denon
Greg Denon Associate Dean, Career Services & Cooperative Education
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13 Part-Time Jobs for Teens (with Tips on How to Get One!)

When you’re a teen, balancing school, friends, and family can already feel like a full-time job. But what if you could also earn some extra cash and gain experience at the same time? Whether you’re saving for something special or …

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Should I Go to Grad School? Here are 5 Good Reasons

“Should I go to grad school?

Longtime professional, current undergraduate student, or sector switcher—no matter where you are in your social-impact journey, you may have wondered whether grad school is right for you. From satisfying a degree requirement to …

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Resources

Handshake

UMass Lowell’s Career & Co-op Center is pleased to offer a comprehensive recruiting system called Handshake. This system provides customized …

GoinGlobal

GoinGlobal provides jobseekers of all nationalities with tools to fast track their career explorations both at home and abroad, featuring …

FOCUS® 2 CAREER

FOCUS® 2 CAREER is an easy-to-use online career self-assessment system that can help you explore your values, interests, personality, and …

What Can I Do With This Major?

What Can I Do With This Major? features 100 major profiles with information on common career paths, types of employers …

Career Readiness: Competencies for a Career-Ready Workforce

PDF: This resource defines key competencies that prepare individuals for workplace success.

First-Destination Undergraduate Career Outcome Study captures information regarding how new college graduates fare in their careers within a year of …

Contact & Location

Phone
978-934-2355
Address

University Crossing, Suite 450
220 Pawtucket Street
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

O'Leary Library, Room 105
61 Wilder Street
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

Appointment Hours

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.