Career-connected experiences connect classroom learning with real-world opportunities. Whether you’re completing an internship, working with employers, developing career skills, participating in career treks, or building your own venture, these experiences help you gain practical skills, expand your network, explore career interests, and prepare for what’s next.
Career Connected Experiences
Start With Finding Your Next Opportunity
Explore opportunities across experiential learning categories. Each category brings together opportunities, student stories, and the resources you need to take the next step.
Develop career-ready skills through workshops, bootcamps, labs, certifications, and employer-led training to prepare for internships and future careers.
Visit employers, shadow professionals, and explore careers through short-term experiences.
Complete paid employer projects, whether short term or long term, to build skills and strengthen your resume.
Develop professional skills through on-campus jobs and support the UVA community.
Receive UVA funding to pursue hands-on experiences with employers and community partners.
Turn ideas into action through startup programs, innovation challenges, mentoring, and venture support.
Finding the right opportunity should be simple
How does it work?
Five simple steps to learn by doing, from browsing your first program to reflecting on the experience you gained.
Stories of Career Connected Experiences in Practice
Featured Experiences
Read student stories, discover the employers and partners involved, and explore showcases that bring experiential learning to life.
Create opportunities for UVA students through Career Connected Experiences
Become a UVA Career Connected Experiences Partner
Whether you’re an employer, alumni, parent, nonprofit, or community partner, we welcome opportunities that engage UVA students through experiential learning. Fill out the form below, and our team will be in touch.