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.

Provost Perspective: The Power of a Co-op

Undertaking a Co-op is a wonderful opportunity provided here at UMass Lowell. Here at the Career & Co-op Center, we actively work with academic departments to share the benefits of this experience, but we aren’t the only ones.
Joe Hartman, …

By Rae Perry
Rae Perry Director, Cooperative Education and Experiential Learning
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MD Application Deadlines of the Top 50 Medical Schools

Application deadlines for MD programs are different from other graduate degrees because of the role of the American Medical College Application Process (AMCAS), a centralized service for processing application materials. Most schools have potential students submit a standard application through …

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How To Write a Resignation Letter Due to Family Reasons (Examples Included)

Whether you’re facing a family health issue, an emergency, or other personal circumstances, writing a resignation letter due to family reasons can feel overwhelming. You might wonder: Do I need to explain my situation in detail? How do I communicate …

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Supporting Your College Student Internship Search Process

As your student moves from college to the professional world, internships provide valuable work experience and networking opportunities and help determine career paths. While some students take charge of this process, others may feel unsure where to start. Your support …

By Jessy Abramson
Jessy Abramson Career Advisor, Career Services
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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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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 …

Candid Career

Candid Career provides career planning and career information videos to help students learn about job options, industries and job search …

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.

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.