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The Center for Career Development & Academic Exploration’s mission is to educate and empower students to achieve career success. We assist students in developing and implementing career goals. From choosing majors to gaining experience to finding full-time positions or graduate school acceptance, we offer programs, coaches, and resources to help them reach their goals. Families can also assist students with their career needs by offering support and feedback while encouraging them to utilize the center. Here are three things you can do now to be an active, engaged parent\/guardian in the career development process:<\/p>\n

Action Steps<\/h2>\n
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Familiarize yourself with UT Knoxville’s Center for Career Development & Academic Exploration resources<\/h3>\n

Exploring Majors and Careers<\/a>
\nGaining Experience<\/a>
\nPreparing for Graduate School<\/a><\/p>\n

\n<\/div>\n

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Learn about career development<\/h3>\n

Career Planning Course for Parents\/Families<\/a><\/p>\n

Career Readiness Competencies<\/a>
\nGraduation\u00a0Outcomes of UT Students<\/a><\/p>\n

\n<\/div>\n

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Stay connected<\/h3>\n

Family Engagement<\/a><\/p>\n

Hire UT students by posting jobs and internships<\/a><\/p>\n

Donate professional clothing to Smokey’s Closet<\/a><\/p>\n

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