Career Peer Educators (CPEs)
Name: Shiquita Sydnor
School:
Major: Psychology and Anthropology
Graduation Year: 2011
Career aspirations at age 7: Lawyer
Career aspirations now: Still a Lawyer
Favorite UCS program/resource: CavLink
Most meaningful/career-defining moment: I would call this a meaningful experience, not necessarily a career defining experience. This summer I done an internship at UVa this summer as a residential counselors for high school students. It was called the AP Challenge Program. It was administered through the Curry School of Education. My job as a residential counselor, was basically being an “RA” type person for the high school students while their stay at UVa. This experience will forever stay in my mind because I was able to relate to the students and make long-lasting friendships with these girls. I was a mentor, a big sister, a role model, and a friend to these girls. Even though the program is over, I still keep in contact with them.
How Can Career Peer Educators Help You?
Meet with one of us on a walk-in basis for an overview of UCS’s most referenced online resources, affectionately called the Fab Five (pdf).
- CAVLink
- Career Search
- MyUCS (Vault and Going Global)
- Optimal Resume
- UCAN/Hoosonline (alumni database)
We also present workshops to student groups on Writing Resumes, Choosing Your Major and Making the Most of Job Fairs; simply complete a Program Request Form to get the process rolling.
Read a former CPE's journal detailing her experience securing an externship using UCS resources!
How Can I Become a Career Peer Educator?
Just ask any CPE or read about the application process.
