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.

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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Must-see employers at Careers in STEM fair

There is so much variety at the Careers in STEM fair on 10/12/23. With more than 130 amazing employers across industries ranging from defense to biotech and from manufacturing to R&D.

To best set a plan so you can speak …

By Greg Denon
Greg Denon Associate Dean, Career Services & Cooperative Education
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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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A Parents’ Guide to Career Development

The most valuable things parents can do to help a student with career planning are:

While these pieces may seem straightforward, these items can be crucial to students feeling supported while they are completing their degree and what comes after. …

By Kerry Willard Bray
Kerry Willard Bray Director, Career Services
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Free Resources Students Can Use for Career Exploration

When a student visits our office asking us to review their resume, one of the first things our staff asks is:

What do you plan to use the resume for?”

The answers we get are incredibly varied. And, when …

By Kerry Willard Bray
Kerry Willard Bray Director, Career Services
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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 …

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.

Simple Resume Template

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

University Crossing, Suite 450
220 Pawtucket Street
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.