Parents and Families
Hello UTEP Parents:
We are excited you and your child are considering UTEP and are interested in what the Career Center has to offer. Some students believe that the time to contact the University Career Center is at the beginning of their senior year or after graduation. The time to begin preparing for a future career is NOW! We cannot emphisize enough the importance of starting early with the career planning process and internship search.
YOU are our greatest ally. You can encourage your student to take that first step and visit the Career Center.
For your information, the Career Center supports UTEP students in the following ways:
- Career Advising
- Job search assistance (on- and off campus jobs)
- Connections to employers for internship opportunities
- Career events/fairs
- Professional development workshops
- Host employers looking to hire college graduates, but most importantly
- We want to connect 1:1 with your student to provide support!
Thank you for taking the time to review our site and I hope you follow us on any of our social media channels where we share a great deal of career content (@utepcareers). I know that as a parent of a college student you can continue to influence your student and help ensure their success. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out directly to me at bcastro@utep.edu
Betsy Castro-Duarte, Director
- Looking for ways to support your child's career development? Check out our Parent's Guide PDF, which offers valuable resources and advice on navigating the university career center and helping your child achieve their professional goals.
- Explore our comprehensive Career Guide designed to empower your student in their journey towards professional success. From résumé building to interview preparation, this guide will help jump start their career path during their time at UTEP.
In Partnership with:
UTEP Graduates Prospective Graduate Schools
When should my daughter/son visit the University Career Center?
Students should visit the University Career Center no later than their sophomore year. The Center provides individual career advising, career oriented workshops (résumé writing, interviewing, navigating a career fair, preparing for on-site interviews, etc.), internship and cooperative education opportunities, part-time and full-time jobs both on and off campus and hosts career fairs.
Students who use their Career Center are more likely to secure a job when they graduate and to be satisfied with that job.
What is a Career Fair?
A career fair is a large gathering of employers coordinated by the Career Center and an excellent way for a student to network, explore career opportunities, and apply for professional full-time/part-time professional and internship opportunities The University Career Center hosts a number of fairs during the year.
Where are your offices located?
We are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00PM located at 103 Union West. You can reach us by calling us at 915-747-5640 or sending us an email to careers@utep.edu.
Is there a cost for students to use the University Career Center?
This service is included in the tuition (student services fee) that your student pays.
What is the University Career Center?
The University Career Center is a department on campus that offers all students a means to enhance their career development, complement their academic education, and increase their employability before and once they have graduated.
How can my student get a part-time job?
The University Career Center maintains an online database (Handshake) that includes part-time jobs on and off campus. The postings are updated daily and have listings for all types of positions: hourly (no financial need) and work-study (based on financial need).
Who recruits at UTEP?
Over 350 employers recruit UTEP students every academic year. They include; Microsoft, FBI, US Postal Service, USDA Forest Service, Google, Raytheon, ExxonMobil, CIA, Pepsi, US Navy, Enterprise Rental, New York Life, Lockheed Martin, and NASA just to mention a few. To view current list of employers, visit the employer calendar.
Saludos padres de familia de UTEP,
Estamos muy contentos de que estén considerando UTEP y de que a la misma vez se interesen en lo que el Centro de Carreras les puede ofrecer. Algunos estudiantes consideran que el tiempo ideal para contactar al Centro de Carreras es al comienzo de último año o despues de la graduación, pero en realidad el momento de comenzar a prepararse para el futuro es AHORA. Queremos hacer hincapié en la importancia que tiene el prepararse desde el comienzo de la carrera universitaria y planear búsqueda de trabajo o pasantías pronto.
USTED es nuestro aliado principal. Usted puede alentar a su hijo(a) a que dé el primer paso y visite el Centro de Carreras.
Para su información, el Centro Universitario de Carreras, apoya a los estudiantes de UTEP de la siguiente manera:
- Asesoría de carreras
- Ayuda para buscar empleo (dentro y fuera del campus)
- Conexiones a reclutadores para que obtengan una pasantía
- Ferias de trabajo / eventos profesionales
- Sesiones de desarrollo profesional
- Recibir a reclutadores que quieran contratar egresados de la Universidad y principalmente…
- Queremos reunirnos con el estudiante 1:1 para apoyarlo(a)
Gracias por tomarse el tiempo de visitar nuestra página web, espero se pueda conectar con nosotros a través de nuestras redes sociales (@utepcareers) ya que tenemos mucho contenido ahí. Se que como padre de familia de un estudiante universitario, usted continua siendo una gran influencia para que su hijo (a) obtenga el éxito deseado.
Si tiene preguntas, por favor comuníquese conmigo directamente a bcastro@utep.edu.
Betsy Castro-Duarte, Directora
- ¿Buscas formas de apoyar el desarrollo profesional de tu hijo/a? Echa un vistazo a nuestra Guía para Padres en PDF, que ofrece recursos valiosos y consejos para navegar el centro de carrera universitario y ayudar a tu hijo/a a alcanzar sus metas profesionales..
Guía de la Carrera del Estudiante
- Explora nuestra Guía de Carreras diseñada para empoderar a sus hijos en su camino hacia su éxito profesional. Desde la elaboración de currículums hasta la preparación para entrevistas, esta guía ayudará a impulsar su camino profesional durante su tiempo en UTEP.
En Colaboración con:
Escuelas de Posgrado para Graduados de UTEP
UTEP Early College High School Information
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