College of Professional Education

Welcome to the College of Professional Education Community!

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.

 

Student Success Story: Cecily Rodriguez

During my internship at Tarrant County MHMR,  I developed skills in understanding the science behind developing a grant proposal for a program to be implemented into a community. I also learned about the behind the scenes research/ data collection process …

By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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From Passion to Profession: The Effects of Incorporating Activism Into Your Resume

In today’s increasingly socially conscious world, job applicants are finding it important to show potential employers that they are passionate and committed to fighting for the causes they believe in. A recent study conducted by Skynova revealed that half of …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Student Success Story: Stacie Brown McCullough

With my internship at Dabrowski Center, made possible by the Urban Fellows Program, I was able to meet a mentor in the field I am interested in, to practice and refine my writing and editing skills, and to discover new …

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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Contact & Location

Phone
(940) 898-2950
Address

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

Office Hours

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Please schedule an appointment with your Career Consultant.