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 Adjust as an International Student Coming to School in the United States

Adjusting from high school to college is difficult enough for both students and parents. But that adjustment can be even more complicated when a student comes from a different country to study here in the United States.

The following article …

By Victoria Barbeisch
Victoria Barbeisch Communications and Program Specialist, Career Services
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NONCOMPETE, NONSOLICITATION, NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

This article is courtesy of the National Association of College and Employers. Established in 1956, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is a professional association that connects nearly 17,000 college career services professionals, university relations and recruiting professionals, …

By Kerry Willard Bray
Kerry Willard Bray Director, Career Services
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What Parents of Prospective College Students Should Know

Get insight into 10 career-related areas so you can help your son or daughter plan for a career. 

1. CHOOSING A CAREER/CHOOSING A MAJOR

Security vs. adventure. Accountant, Peace Corps volunteer, journalist, college professor.  

Ultimately, your son or daughter should …

By Kerry Willard Bray
Kerry Willard Bray Director, Career Services
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Family FAQs

What actions should my student take during college to be more prepared for a career when they graduate?

One of the best things a student can do to start preparing for a career is to visit the Career Services & …

By Greg Denon
Greg Denon Associate Dean, Career Services & Cooperative Education
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Resources

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

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

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

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

This simple resume template works very well with job application platforms. Avoiding graphics, tables and columns makes it easier for …

The First-Destination 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

Meehan Student Center, Suite 450
100 Meehan Way
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

O'Leary Library, Rooms 314 & 318
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.