Welcome to Your Career Education Center!
It’s Your Journey. It’s Your Story.
Utilize Us
For Students & Alumni
Explore all the CEC has to offer students and alumni! Topics include guidance for major and career exploration, resumes and cover letters, interview preparation, searching for internships and jobs, and applying to graduate/professional school. We're here to help you get started and enhance what you already know.
Hire a Pilot
For Employers
Thank you for your interest in Hiring a Pilot! We look forward to facilitating connections with UP students. Whether you are seeking to fill a part-time, full-time, or internship position, the CEC can help. Let us know how we can advance your recruiting strategies!
Partner With Us
For Faculty & Staff
The CEC partners with faculty and staff to integrate career readiness into curricular and co-curricular experiences and to facilitate connections to internships and jobs. Students often seek career advice and support from faculty and staff. We have a variety of resources and tools to provide guidance in making career decisions and transitions successfully.
Career Resources
UP Career Readiness Guide
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of exactly how your education at UP prepares you for life after graduation.
Career Resource Library
We have curated resources to support students, alumni, faculty, staff, employers and parents on a variety of career-related topics.
Career Education Center FAQs
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Where is the CEC & when are you open?
We are located in Franz Hall 110.
Our office hours are Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. We are open throughout the year, including during summer.
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When are Drop-In Hours?
Drop-In Hours are from 2:00. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, and 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Thursday & Friday.
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How do I contact the CEC?
Our email is career@up.edu and our phone number is 503.943.7201.
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How do I schedule an appointment?
Individual appointments can be scheduled by calling 503.943.7201 or scheduled online 24/7 using Handshake. Here are instructions for scheduling an appointment online.
Appointment Topics Include:
- Career Counseling & Exploration
- Choosing/Changing Major
- Applying to Graduate/Professional School
- Resume & Cover Letter Draft Review
- How to use Handshake
- Job Search
- Internship Search
- Networking
- Interview Preparation
- Mock Interview (Practice interview)
- Negotiating a Job Offer
- And more!
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How do I post a job or internship?
To post part-time, full-time, or internship opportunities, please visit our Post a Position page, which gives details about how to post on UP's internship and job portal, Handshake.
If you have questions about posting opportunities, please contact the Career Education Center at 503.943.7201 or career@up.edu.
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Where can I find internship and job postings?
If you are a student or alumni looking for a job or internship off-campus, visit UP's job and internship board, Handshake.
If you are a student looking for a job on-campus, visit the Student Job Board. The Office of Financial Aid maintains a student employment page, which contains many helpful resources.
If you are looking for a full-time position at the University of Portland, please visit the job board maintained by human resources.
