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 Identify Safe Workplaces For LGBTQ+ And Diverse Students

Featuring an Interview with Jesse Cline (they/them), a Sr Talent Acquisition Partner on the Early Careers recruiting team at UKG and a member of the PRIDE Employee Resource Group

Job searching is a stressful process for anyone – filled with researching …

By David DupreWilson
David DupreWilson Career Advisor
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Medical School Prerequisites: Courses, Work Experience, Test Scores, and Everything Else You Need to Get In

Getting into medical school is both challenging and rewarding. Understanding and fulfilling the prerequisites is crucial to ensure a successful application. This comprehensive guide outlines the essential academic and non-academic requirements, with a particular focus on coursework, to help you …

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Building a professional network in a digital world: A guide for college students and new grads

By Toni Frana, Career Expert for Zety.com 

As economic challenges persist and AI tools are reshaping the entry level job market, this is putting pressure on young people looking for work. Whether you are looking for remote or in …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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15 tips for environmental studies majors who are mapping their careers

Career mapping is the process of strategically planning your professional journey by identifying potential career paths, the skills you’ll need, and the steps to reach your long-term goals. For environmental studies majors, career mapping is especially important because the field …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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3 Best Practices for Academic AND Work Accommodations

Both schools and workplaces must, by law, provide reasonable accommodations to students/employees with disabilities. While the processes of requesting and setting up accommodations are different between college and the workplace, these three best practices apply in both settings.

1. Identify …

By Beth Loell
Beth Loell Associate Director, Career Advising & Programming
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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.