University of Dubuque's Vocation, Career Services, & Community Engagement

University of Dubuque's Vocation, Career Services, & Community Engagement Located in Peters Commons! Contact us at [email protected]

Career Services Provides:
- Annual Career Events and Workshops
- Career Assessment and Counseling
- Co-Advising for Future Young Professionals Student Organization (FYP)
- Graduate and Professional School Consultation
- Mock Interviews
- Off-Campus Work Study Opportunities
- Online Career Library Through Vault
- Online Domestic and International Employment and Internship Opportunities
- Online Re

sources for Cover Letter, Reference Page, and Resume Development
- Online Resources for Interview Skill Development
- PRF-Career Development Strategies, 1 Credit Course (Fall and Spring Terms)
- PRF-Take This Career and Love It, 3 Credit Course (J-Term)
- Veteran Resources

This academic year, the Office of Vocation, Career Services, and Community Engagement continued to create opportunities ...
06/03/2026

This academic year, the Office of Vocation, Career Services, and Community Engagement continued to create opportunities for students to learn, connect, and grow🌟

Whether that was through career development resources or community engagement opportunities, these efforts helped Spartans take meaningful steps toward their future goals!🎓💼📚

Just graduated? Your next step starts now! 🎓Explore opportunities and resources on Handshake, grow your network on Linke...
05/06/2026

Just graduated? Your next step starts now! 🎓

Explore opportunities and resources on Handshake, grow your network on LinkedIn, and remember that the Office of Vocation, Career Services, & Community Engagement is here to support you as a UD alumni!

🎓 Next stop: grad school!Isabel Allen is a senior communication major with minors in education and human resource manage...
04/29/2026

🎓 Next stop: grad school!

Isabel Allen is a senior communication major with minors in education and human resource management who will be continuing her education at the University of Dubuque!

Her advice to undergraduate students?
"Take advantage of the networking opportunities that college naturally provides. Talk to everyone, try new things, go to events, meet new people, and step outside of your comfort zone. UD has so many opportunities to offer, and the more you put yourself out there, the more you’ll grow, both personally and professionally. The connections you make and the experiences you have can shape your path in ways you might not expect."

Caleb Heskett is a senior spots marketing & management major who will be headed to grad school in Fort Collins, Colorado! Caleb will be getting his masters in sports management.

He is thankful for the faculty and staff mentorship at UD. When asked to provide advice to undergraduate students, he stated, “Never hesitate to ask anyone for help! We’re all here for a reason and that is to help each other out and network!”

Charisma Dontje is a senior elementary education major who will be headed back to the classroom, but this time, as a tea...
04/28/2026

Charisma Dontje is a senior elementary education major who will be headed back to the classroom, but this time, as a teacher!🏫🎒 She will be headed to Delmar, Iowa where she will be teaching 5th grade at Delwood Elementary School.

She gives a special shoutout to the University of Dubuque Teacher Education Department as they helped her along her journey! Charisma states that, “You risk nothing by trying- but you stand to gain everything if you succeed.”

Alanna Crews is a senior Aviation Management major who will be heading to Madison, Wisconsin after graduation! Alanna will be working for Delta Air Lines as a Ramp Agent.

She expressed that her internship experience, networking, and the campus career fairs were very helpful in securing this opportunity.

Her advice?
"Work hard for what you want. Do the internships, and the networking activities. You never know what one little interaction can do for building both yourself and your career."

Next stop: full-time careers!💼🩺Albin Lauridsen is a senior business major who will be heading to Maersk in  Strömstad, S...
04/27/2026

Next stop: full-time careers!💼🩺

Albin Lauridsen is a senior business major who will be heading to Maersk in Strömstad, Sweden where he will begin his career as a Customs Process Administrator.

His advice?
“Start early, build strong connections, and don’t be afraid to take opportunities before you feel fully ready. Your habits and work ethic will set you apart.”

Kiana Vogel is a senior nursing major who will be headed to Oshkosh, Wisconsin after graduation to begin her career as a RN at Aurora Health Care!

She expressed that her internship experience, as well as the University of Dubuque faculty and staff, helped her secure this opportunity.

Our nursing and business majors are off to great things!🎓Ashley Wierman is a senior nursing major with a minor in psycho...
04/24/2026

Our nursing and business majors are off to great things!🎓

Ashley Wierman is a senior nursing major with a minor in psychology and will begin her career as a Registered Nurse at Unity Point - Finley Hospital right here in Dubuque!

She credits the mentorship and support from faculty and staff as the most influential factor in securing this opportunity. Reflecting on her journey, Ashley encourages students preparing for life after college with a simple reminder: "You are well prepared! You got this!"

Matthew Wolverton is a senior accounting and marketing major who will be heading to Tulsa, Oklahoma to begin his career as a FALD Associate with International Motors.

His advice to students preparing for life after college?
“Start early by getting internships, building connections, and developing real-world skills while you’re still in college. Take advantage of campus resources and opportunities now, because this is the best time to explore, learn, and set yourself up for success.”

After being accepted before graduation, these students are heading into the next chapter of their education🎓📚Ashley Glen...
04/23/2026

After being accepted before graduation, these students are heading into the next chapter of their education🎓📚

Ashley Glennon is a senior sports marketing and management major with a minor in economics and will be heading to The Ohio State University, to begin her Master's in Sports Management. She will also be the Graduate Assistant for Indoor Satellite Facilities.

Ashley's connections with the faculty and staff at the University of Dubuque, as well as her campus involvement and networking skills helped her secure this opportunity.

Her advice?
"Don’t hesitate to step outside your comfort zone. There are so many more opportunities available to you when you aren't limiting yourself to what you know."

Jose Luis Serra Ventura is a senior business and marketing major with a minor in accounting and will be heading to Northwestern in Chicago to begin his Master's in Management.

Jose shared that internship experience, as well as faculty mentorship & campus involvement helped him get to his next step. His biggest piece of advice was to start using campus resources early!

As we start to countdown the days until our Spartans walk across the stage, we want to highlight students who have been ...
04/22/2026

As we start to countdown the days until our Spartans walk across the stage, we want to highlight students who have been hired or accepted before graduation 👏

Nicholas Hubbard is a senior accounting major with an economics minor and will be heading to PricewaterhouseCoopers in Chicago as an Investigations & Forensics Consulting Associate.

From campus involvement to networking and internship experience, he turned opportunities into a career.

His advice?
“Don’t be afraid of rejection and put yourself out there. Networking is so important- and the more you do it, the easier it gets.”

Taylor Martin is a senior sports marketing and management major with minors in economics and business and will be heading to Castle Rock, Colorado, to begin her career as a golf tournament manager with Arrowhead Golf Club!

She expressed that her internship experience, campus involvement, and previous work experience most helped her secure this opportunity.

Her advice?
"Start gaining real-world experience early through internships, jobs, or volunteering to build your resume and skills. Make an effort to network with professors, classmates, and alumni since many opportunities come from connections. Be open to uncertainty- your first job doesn’t have to be perfect, just a step forward."

There are less than 3 weeks until Graduation! Have you started your Spring Career Checklist yet?🌷💼
04/13/2026

There are less than 3 weeks until Graduation! Have you started your Spring Career Checklist yet?🌷💼

Big news deserves to be shared!If you’ve secured a job or been accepted into graduate/professional school before graduat...
03/23/2026

Big news deserves to be shared!

If you’ve secured a job or been accepted into graduate/professional school before graduation, let us know by filling out the Hired/Accepted Before Graduation form in our bio! You’ll be recognized for your achievement and featured on our social media🎓

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