UIC Rise: Student Career Conference
January 23, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location
SCE Illinois Room
Calendar
Download iCal FileUIC Rise is a free, full-day career readiness conference designed to help you and your peers connect what you’re learning in class and beyond to your next steps after college. The conference focuses on helping you reflect on your coursework, campus involvement, work experiences, and personal goals—and translate them into clear, practical career plans.
This event is open to all UIC students and is especially helpful if you are:
- Still exploring or clarifying your career goals
- Preparing for internships, jobs, or graduate/professional school
- Looking to better articulate your skills and experiences
Conference highlights include:
- Professional Hot Seat: Employers and alumni share honest insights, lessons learned, and real-world career advice.
- Breakout sessions focused on:
- Deciding whether graduate school is right for you
- Managing the job search and reducing stress
- Communicating your skills and experiences to employers
- Building meaningful experience beyond the classroom
- Next Steps Mixer: Lunch & Learn with Professionals – low-pressure networking and conversation
- Resource Fair featuring campus departments and student support services
Whether you’re just starting to think about life after UIC or actively preparing for your next move, UIC Rise is a great way to invest in yourself and your future.
For more details and registration information, click here. A note on classes, we realize you might have class on Friday and so the sign up will be real specific sign ups so you can go in between classes as necessary.
If you have other questions, contact the Office of Career Services at careerservices@uic.edu.
Date posted
Dec 23, 2025
Date updated
Dec 23, 2025