The ProReady initiative is an easy and flexible formula for career success for CU Engineering students.听Use the ProReady website to connect with resources, experiences, networks, and events听from across the college. No matter your major (BS or BA degree), year in school, or background, you can start becoming ProReady at any time.

Chart Your Career Path

The engineering and applied science field offers a vast array of career options. Where do you start? What path听should you pursue? CU Engineering provides a network of advising services and resources to help you take ownership of your future.

Engineering Career Services

Engineering Career Services is dedicated to serving the specific ProReady needs of CU Engineering students. Visit the听webpage for resources and events.听

Engineering Success Hub (ECNW 150)听&
Virtual appointments听
(303) 492-6541
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
engrcareer@colorado.edu

Engineering Career Services

Schedule an Appointment in Buff Portal Advising

Career Exploration

Career opportunities in engineering and applied science are endless. What career path is right for you?

ProReady Planning Guides

Student Support & Advising Services

Work with advisors to choose a major that aligns with your career interests.

Resume/CV, Cover Letter & Portfolio Development

Demonstrate your skills, value, and personal brand to future employers听

Job Search Strategy

Develop and execute a customized strategy based on your targeted career goals

Interview Preparation

Be polished, prepared, and show听the employer why you're the best fit for the position

Graduate School Prep

Learn about applications, deadlines, funding, and whether grad school is a fit for you

Departmental Resources

Gain Relevant Experience

In a competitive market, it takes more than a degree to achieve career success. Employers want candidates with a mix of technical skills, interpersonal skills and relevant experience. CU Engineering can help you gain the experience you need for top career prospects and earning potential.听

Job & Internship Postings

Employers and research labs actively seek CU Engineering students.听Visit these sites for great opportunities to gain relevant experience:

Handshake - job & internship postings

On-campus employment

Research opportunities

Internships & Co-ops

Gain听experience in industry听with top听employers and put your studies to real-world use.

Student Research Opportunities

Engage in real-world research under the guidance of mentors in industry, goverment, & academia.

Global Experience

Join a long tradition of CU Engineering students studying, volunteering, and interning around the world.听

Leadership & Involvement

Build the skills and self-knowledge necessary to lead teams and organizations with integrity and purpose.

Entrepreneurship & Engineering

Hone innovation and entrepreneurial听skills, knowledge, and mindset to realize your ideas.

Senior Design Projects

Everything you learn as an engineering student at CU 麻豆影院 comes together in your senior design project.

On-campus Employment

Convenient听way to gain expereince with听good pay and flexible scheduling.听

Additional opportunities

Grow Your Professional Network

Building professional connections in your field is essential for job searching and long-term career success. CU Engineering can connect you to employer partners, professional organizations and alumni to help you uncover great career and academic opportunities.

Connect with CU Engineering alumni

There are 40,000+ CU Engineering alumni working and living across the globe. Buffs are always ready to help other Buffs! Leverage this extensive network to advance your ProReady goals.听

The is an exclusive CU platform to connect with alumni for career development, networking, and mentorship. Start your account today!

Career & Internship Fairs

Network and interview with top employers from all sizes and profiles that recruit specifically for CU Engineering talent.

Speakers, Panels & Networking Events

Meet company recruiters and current professionals in a smaller, more personal setting.

CU Student Organizations & Societies

Develop听connections with students and current professionals in your career field.

Alumni Engagement

Connect with a network of 40,000+ CU Engineering alumni across the world in the fields of engineering, technology, business, and more.

Local Networking & User Groups

Link with local professionals and groups to discuss innovation, technology, and engineering.听听

Professional Societies & Organizations

Connect with emerging and top professionals in your field for professional development opportunities.听

Diversity & Inclusion

Build connections and community with engineering students from all interests and backgrounds.

Mentorship Programs

Explore听mentorship programs to grow your professional network and gain insider knowledge and wisdom.

Become a ProReady Partner

A ProReady Partner is any faculty member, staff or alumnus connected to CU Engineering who supports the career and professional development of students. It鈥檚 highly likely that you鈥檙e doing this already! Become a member of the ProReady Partner network by participating听in a training session and utilizing听the ProReady Partner toolkit.听

Download the ProReady Partners fact sheet

Learn More

Ben WeihrauchBen Weihrauch
Senior Director of Student Professional Development
ben.weihrauch@colorado.edu
303-735-0144, Office: ECAD 156

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