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 …

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.