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The Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD) counsels, coaches, and connects University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) students and alumni through career exploration, preparation, development, and engagement with the UHD community.

Work Ready: Build Skills. Boost Confidence. 🐊 Ready to stand out in the workplace? 🤝 Join us for an interactive workshop...
10/12/2026

Work Ready: Build Skills. Boost Confidence. 🐊

Ready to stand out in the workplace? 🤝

Join us for an interactive workshop led by Michael Abreu, MBA and Jake Guerrero, Co-CEOs and Co-Founders of go2work. You’ll practice the skills employers value most, including communication, teamwork, professionalism, problem-solving, and reliability.

📅 Thursday, October 15
⏰ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
📍 ACAD A300, White Oak Room

Build confidence, strengthen your skills, and take the next step toward career success. 🌟

University of Houston-Downtown students, your next career opportunity could start with one conversation! Our next instal...
10/06/2026

University of Houston-Downtown students, your next career opportunity could start with one conversation! Our next installment of our Virtual Spotlight Series is coming up! 🐊

Join the Virtual Career Spotlight Series Panel to hear from industry leaders, ask questions, and learn how to turn your degree into a career! 🌟

📅 Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
📍 Meeting ID: 830 2515 1036 Passcode: 366214

Featured Guest Speakers: 🙌
Quentin Wright
Lauren Levicki Courville
Chloe Dorsey, MPH, CPH
Frida Villalobos
Wendy Cooper

Work Ready: Build Skills. Boost Confidence. 🐊 Ready to stand out in the workplace? 🤝 Join us for an interactive workshop...
09/22/2026

Work Ready: Build Skills. Boost Confidence. 🐊

Ready to stand out in the workplace? 🤝

Join us for an interactive workshop led by Michael Abreu, MBA and Jake Guerrero, Co-CEOs and Co-Founders of go2work. You’ll practice the skills employers value most, including communication, teamwork, professionalism, problem-solving, and reliability.

📅 Thursday, October 15
⏰ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
📍 ACAD A300, White Oak Room

Build confidence, strengthen your skills, and take the next step toward career success. 🌟

Join the UHD Center for Career and Professional Development for the JCPenney Suit-Up Event and save up to 45% off select...
09/18/2026

Join the UHD Center for Career and Professional Development for the JCPenney Suit-Up Event and save up to 45% off select professional attire, shoes, and accessories. 🌟👔

🗓️: Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍: JCPenney at Memorial City (300 Memorial City Way, Houston, TX 77024)

Please be sure to bring your Gator ID to receive your coupon! 🐊

Join us for the Fall 2026 All Majors & Industries Career Fair! 🤝Connect with top employers across various industries and...
09/18/2026

Join us for the Fall 2026 All Majors & Industries Career Fair! 🤝

Connect with top employers across various industries and explore internships and full-time opportunities. 💼

🗓️: Thursday, October 1, 2026 
⏰: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM 
📍: Wellness & Success Center 
👔: Professional Dress Required*

Secure your spot now by registering on Gators4Hire or scanning the QR code!

University of Houston-Downtown students! Turn your LinkedIn into your strongest career tool. 🚀 Want recruiters to find y...
09/14/2026

University of Houston-Downtown students! Turn your LinkedIn into your strongest career tool. 🚀
 
Want recruiters to find you instead of spending hours applying online? Join UHD alumna and Job Watchers Staffing and Recruitment Agency Founder China E to learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile and attract internship and job opportunities! Powered by UHD Data Analytics Club. 🤝
 
📅 September 16, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
📍 ACAD A300, Houston Room
 
Open to students of all majors and all experience levels, bring your device and a friend! 🐊

Join us for the Fall 2026 Accounting Career & Internship Fair, hosted by the UHD Center for Career and Professional Deve...
09/10/2026

Join us for the Fall 2026 Accounting Career & Internship Fair, hosted by the UHD Center for Career and Professional Development! Whether you’re hunting for your next internship or preparing to land a full-time role, top employers are excited to connect with you. 💼✨

📍 Location: SLC West Gym
📅 Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
👔 Attire: Professional Dress Required!

Quick Event Checklist: 🤝
- Print 10–15 copies of your updated resume
- Bring your UHD Student ID for check-in
- Research the attending companies on GATORS4HIRE beforehand so you can ask targeted questions
- Practice a brief elevator pitch

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register, bring your portfolio, and dress for success. See you there, Gators! 🐊

Tech students: Don’t just look for opportunities. Learn how to create them! 🤝Join the Center for Career and Professional...
08/28/2026

Tech students: Don’t just look for opportunities. Learn how to create them! 🤝

Join the Center for Career and Professional Development for our Bayou Bytes: Mentorship, Branding & Your Future event hosted by Munawara Mukaty with Tech Talent Council to discover:
🔥 What recruiters actually notice
🔥 How mentorship can accelerate your career
🔥 Ways to strengthen your LinkedIn profile
🔥 Networking tips from a tech industry leader

📅 Sept. 9, 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
📍 STB 118 Fondren Commons - Sciences and Technology Building 

Your future self will thank you for showing up. 🎓

Join Emerging 100 Houston for “Cracking the Code: Al, Careers & Innovation”! 🚀Connect with industry leaders from Microso...
08/27/2026

Join Emerging 100 Houston for “Cracking the Code: Al, Careers & Innovation”! 🚀

Connect with industry leaders from Microsoft, Cisco, ABM, Allstate, NASA, Flowserve, Toast, and APACHE for a hands-on career exploration experience. This event is designed to expose students to professionals and career pathways across technology, healthcare, business and consulting, and industrial engineering! 🎓

Cracking the Code marks the launch of Emerging 100 Houston’s NextGen Experience, a three-part learning series designed to give college students direct exposure to diverse career paths and real-world industry perspectives.

NextGen Series Lineup: 🗓️
Cracking the Code | Sept 12 - Al, Careers,
& Innovation

Trailblazers | Oct 3 - Leadership, Professional Development, & Influence

Income to Impact | Nov 14 — Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, & Wealth Building

Reserve your spot today: 🎟️ https://bit.ly/4zEj63K

Join the Center for Career and Professional Development, UHD SHRM Student Chapter, and ALPFA UHD to learn how to present...
08/25/2026

Join the Center for Career and Professional Development, UHD SHRM Student Chapter, and ALPFA UHD to learn how to present your best self to employers using key resources from Dress for Success Houston and Career Gear Greater Houston. 👔

📅 Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: SSB B140

Attend this session to learn how to access these professional attire services and secure your individual suit-up appointment! 🌟

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1 Main Street, South 402
Houston, TX
77002

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+17132218980

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