Professional Development
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The My GradSkills team empowers graduate students for academic and career success through professional development opportunities.
My GradSkills is Here to Help you Succeed
During and after your degree, we are your source for academic support and career development. We connect you with workshops and resources to help you navigate grad school, internships, entrepreneurial training, and opportunities for personal growth to help you prepare for life after grad school.
Making the most of grad school
Know what's expected and supplement your grad experience with training in professional skills, job searching, communication and more.
Grad student guide: How to thrive in grad school
Internships
Experiential learning can transform your graduate education with hands-on training and professional development. Learn more about experiential learning, skills vs. research internships, where to find them, and how they can help prepare you for a career.
Communication skills and competitions
More than ever, communication skills are key to both academic and non-academic careers. Know how to share your research confidently with different audiences. Learn about communication training, opportunities offered by My GradSkills and competitions to showcase your research.
Campus resources
Learn to navigate the many services and supports available to graduate students, including academic support, career planning, international student services, training for teaching assistants and more.
Looking to build upon or gain new skills on your own time? View these Online/Virtual Training options