College of Professional Education

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The Career Connections Center strives to serve students, faculty, alumni, and employers in an increasingly diverse and competitive job market. Throughout the academic year, Career Connections facilitates workshops and seminars on career exploration and job search topics to help students develop solid career readiness skills.

Career Connections works in partnership with the College of Professional Education to serve students who are interested pursuing a career in the helping professions through interactive programs, workshops and employer connection events. Through classroom presentations, workshops and one-on-one appointments, our career consultants work with students to explore opportunities working with children and families, expanding literacy or sharing information through various career paths. Career Connections guides students in maximizing opportunities to gain experience and explore all possible career options that meet their career interests, skills and values.

 

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Director of the Career Connections Center

Please click on the link below to view the position prospectus and get more information on applying!

Director of Career Connections Center | Prospectus

By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Student Success Story: Jashanpreet Chohan

My experience with the Urban Fellows Program has provided an opportunity for me to grow professionally. I interned at Texas Health Resources (THR) as a Healthcare Administration Intern for the Heart & Vascular Unit. I got the opportunity to shadow …

By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Student Success Story: Daisy Guerrero

My experience with the Urban Fellows Program has helped me strengthen and develop new social work skills. My internship was in a school district where I served homeless and newcomer students. We would get referrals from counselors or school staff …

By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Student Success Story: Sydney Moody

My experience with the Urban Fellows Program was very beneficial for my personal growth and my professional aspirations. Within the program, I interned alongside a hospice social worker devoted to increasing the quality of life for those at the end …

By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Meet TWU’s Interim Career Connections Director

Sept. 29, 2022 — DENTON — Dr. Becky Fredrickson, who has served as a professor and dean fellow in the College of Professional Education as well as the University Coordinator of First Year Experience and P-16 Initiatives at TWU, will be serving …

By Amy Evans
Amy Evans Director of Student Life Communications
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Contact & Location

Phone
(940) 898-2950
Address

Career Connections Center
Woodcock Hall, Suite 200
1202 Old Main Circle
Denton, TX 76204

Office Hours

M 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
T 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
W 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
TH 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Please schedule an appointment with your Career Consultant.