Mrs. Brenda Bocchini
- Personnel Aide
The Career Development Center (CDC) is an office in the Division of Student Success that facilitates undergraduate and post-graduate career exploration as well as coordinates undergraduate student employment opportunities. We also sponsor job & internships fairs each semester.
What We Do
We assist undergraduate students in determining choice of major and career and work with both undergraduate and graduate degree candidates in developing the professional skills that will lead to their success.
Contact Information
- emailcareerdevelopment@ric.edu
- local_phone401-456-8031
- placeAdams Library Level 1
Office Hours
Spring hours (January 16–April 24):
Monday–Friday: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Wednesdays: 8:30 am–6 pm
(Summer hours: Monday–Friday: 8 am–4 pm)
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Services We Provide
For Students
We'll Help You Make a Plan
Use our 4 stage career action plan to maximize your college experience to Connect to Success!
Are you looking for on-campus student job?
Student employment allows students to work on-campus or off-campus at a non profit organization.
Make the most of your academic choices to support your career goals
We can help you align your choice of major and career to achieve your professional goals.
Career Support We Offer
The Career Development Center offers services to both current students and alumni of Rhode Island College.
Information for On-Campus Student Employment Supervisors
The Career Development Center (CDC) facilitates the process of hiring student employees and guidelines about their supervision. We are here to assist you throughout the process.
Next Steps for Student Employment Supervisors
Information for Employers Looking to Hire Our Graduates
Do you have an internship opportunity? Are you looking to hire? We invite employers to develop a relationship with the Career Development Center to connect with our talented graduates.
Career Support for Our Alumni
The Career Development Center is here to support all Rhode Island College graduates. Alumni are encouraged to connect with the Center to explore their options and/or for help in transitioning to new career opportunities, accessing job postings or for consultation on resume development or honing their interviewing skills.
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Handshake - for Seeking and Posting Jobs
Handshake is our official online portal where students, alumni and employers can both seek and post job, internship, and fellowship opportunities. Handshake also provides access to Vault, a 24/7 career library that allows you to research career fields, download complete industry guides, and search for internships. You can also engage in conversations with those in your shared career interests, review sample job search documents (resumes, cover letters, etc.), get job search advice and more!
Career Development Center Staff
Our staff members are here to guide you throughout your undergraduate and post-graduate career exploration.
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