UWF Career Development and Community Engagement

Our office was so excited to connect these students with the Washington Center! To learn about future opportunities, schedule an appointment with Career Development and Community Engagement.
For more information, visit uwf.edu/career.

Nine UWF students attend national security seminar in Washington D.C. - University of West Florida Newsroom Nine students from the University of West Florida participated in The Washington Center’s National Security Seminar, a weeklong event that brings students from around the world to explore current national security challenges. Made possible through UWF Career Development and Community Engagement’...

Hey Argos! 🌞👋 Just a reminder that CDCE is open and ready to help you reach your career goals this summer. ➡️ Slide to the end to see the #1 reason to visit us!
Stop by our office in Building 19 or visit uwf.edu/career.

🌟 STUDENT SUCCESS STORY: From Entertainment to Tech Giant Okta! 🌟
Pivot with purpose! That is exactly what one of our amazing non-traditional students did, proving it’s never too late to rewrite your career script. 🎬➡️💻

After over a decade in the entertainment industry, Guerin returned to school to pursue a career change into IT and cybersecurity. The challenge? Making a creative background translate seamlessly to technical recruiters.
Enter CDCE and our advisor, Heather! 👋

🛠️ The Strategy: Reframe & Reposition
Together, they optimized a resume that highlighted powerful transferable skills without erasing the career already built.

"Heather helped me reframe and reposition that experience... making my resume competitive for IT and cybersecurity internships without erasing the career I had built."

By sharpening his networking skills at campus career fairs the hard work paid off: a competitive summer internship offer from Okta as a Technical Account Manager intern in Chicago! 🌆

💡 Guerin's advice for STEM Majors: Soft Skills Matter!

🔹 Tech skills get you in the door; soft skills define your ceiling. Companies can train you on tools and processes. They cannot easily teach you how to read a room, build rapport, or communicate complex ideas to a non-technical audience.
🔹 Get comfortable talking to people. Practice real, in-person conversations with people you don't know. Career fairs, talking to professors after class, or introducing yourself to event speakers are great low-stakes places to start.

"The students who stand out aren't always the ones with the highest GPA... They are the ones who can walk into a room, hold a conversation, and make the person across the table feel heard and understood."

🚀 Ready to Plot Your Next Move?
Whether you're a first-year student or returning mid-career, your unique story is your biggest asset. Let's build your strategy together.

📅 Book your appointment with a career coach today via Handshake!

On Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We also extend our sincere gratitude to our veteran and active-duty military students, alumni, and friends for their continued service and sacrifice.

As a reminder, UWF Career Development and Community Engagement is closed in observance of Memorial Day and will reopen on Tuesday, May 26.

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25. We honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday weekend! 🇺🇸

Congratulations to Cheyanne on all of your accomplishments! 🎉💙

We’re proud to have played a small part in supporting your journey and helping prepare you for what’s next. Shoutout to our Career Services team for the meaningful work they do every day helping students build confidence, develop professional skills, and achieve career success.🎓

As a military spouse, Cheyanne Allred-Lopez knows adaptability is essential. With support from UWF’s Career Development and Community Engagement office, she turned a career pivot into an opportunity, landing an internship and full-time offer with Amazon while building a future that can move wherever military life takes her.

“Change is inevitable, but learning to lean into it rather than resist has transformed my entire trajectory with a new field and career I’m truly proud of.”

Learn more about Cheyanne’s story and the adaptability that at bit.ly/4tLXjTA.

Our office is hiring a new Career Education Graduate Assistant for Fall 2026!🤩
Get paid to gain professional skills while contributing to fellow students' success.
This role also involves creating engaging outreach content, supporting career events and fairs, collaborating with campus partners, and gaining hands-on experience in career services, program facilitation, and student engagement.
To apply, visit

Career Education Graduate Assistant | Handshake $1725-1725 - Part-Time

It's happening this week Argos!
On Thursday, the Florida Statewide Virtual Job Fair will connect you with employers and new career paths! Take advantage of this opportunity to expand your professional network and advance your career—all from the convenience of home.
📅 Date: May 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

And just like that the Spring 2026 semester has come to an end! 🌞🍧
Enjoy your time off Argos and for those taking summer classes, we can't wait to see you around campus!