# Start Building Your Path

**Source**: https://ccd.rice.edu/

Whether you’re choosing a major, exploring careers or preparing for internships, a CCD career advisor can help you take the next step.

[Schedule an Appointment](https://rice.12twenty.com/)

## **Students:** Your Future, Our Focus

The Rice Career Ecosystem connects you to the people, experiences, and opportunities that turn your interests into action.

- **Hands-On Experience** – externships, internships/jobs and research
- **Powerful Connections** – employers and alumni
- **Career-Ready Skills** – workshops and resources
- **1:1 Career Coaching** – goals, resumes, interviews

Your future starts now. We look forward to partnering with you on your career development journey!

[Explore Your Career Path](https://ccd.rice.edu/students)

## **Employers:** Partner With Purpose

**Connect with exceptional Rice talent.** The Rice Career Ecosystem makes recruiting and partnership simple and impactful.

- **Top Talent** – High-achieving students
- **Easy Recruiting** – Fairs, interviews, postings
- **Campus Access** – Events and networking
- **Strategic Partnerships** – Long-term engagement
- **Strong Brand Presence** – Visibility at Rice

Partner with Rice and connect with the next generation of leaders, problem-solvers and innovators.

[Start Recruiting](https://ccd.rice.edu/employers)

90%

Undergraduates Completing Internships or Research

We believe that real-world experience is critical to postgraduate career success, and the Rice Career Ecosystem connects students to internships and research opportunities worldwide.

1,300+

Externships Facilitated in 2026

The CCD’s Owl Edge Externships offer Rice undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to gain experience, build professional networks, and explore career pathways.

12,000+

Employers In Rice University Network

Employers worldwide, across every industry, seek Rice talent.

### **CCD** Events

[See all CCD Events](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=nvqeh6qvdhrhnj0bn6h2gkg2io%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FChicago)

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GRAD FOCUS: DECONSTRUCTED THESIS WORKSHOP](https://rice.lwcal.com/event/415954-grad-focus-deconstructed-thesis-workshop)

[### **Mar** 24

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RICE WOMEN IN STEM DINNER WITH ALUMNI](https://rice.lwcal.com/event/423941-rice-women-in-stem-dinner-with-industry-alumni)

[### **Mar** 24

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HOW AI IS TRANSFORMING SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT IN MODERN FINTECH STARTUPS, HOSTED BY LUMINO](https://rice.lwcal.com/event/424557-how-ai-is-transforming-software-development-in)

[### **Mar** 25

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SPRING 2026 CONSULTING CAREERS NIGHT, SPONSORED BY FTI CONSULTING AND MCKINSEY & COMPANY](https://rice.lwcal.com/event/419430-spring-2026-consulting-careers-night-sponsored-by)

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**CALL**

[713-348-4055](tel:7133484055)

**EMAIL**

[ccd@rice.edu](mailto:ccd@rice.edu)

**HOURS**

M-F 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT