Higher education is all about preparing yourself to be the person you want to be in the future, and no one knows the importance of preparation and dedication better than a Miami Hurricane. That’s why reaching out to the Toppel Career Center is one of the first things a newly enrolled UOnline student should do. Whether you’re living in the Miami metro area or on the other side of the country, the Toppel Career Center has everything you'll need to begin building your future. Simply log in with your CaneID to access a wealth of resources and connect with staff who are ready to support and advise.
A Path To The Future
Clearly identified post-graduate goals are the key to designing meaningful programs for many students in online graduate programs. "While many career centers spend a lot of time and energy helping students find their first job, at Toppel we take it a step further by fostering the skills necessary to stay at and to succeed at that job and the next," says Brian Reece, Associate Director at the Toppel Career Center.
Direction and Support
This is great news for students with online master's degrees who know exactly what career path they’re planning to pursue after graduation. They'll find a source of tremendous support at Toppel Career Center. Consultants help students structure and perfect their resumes, teach them how to maximize social–professional media platforms liked LinkedIn, and provide access to workshops and information sessions either digitally or in person. Students who are unsure or undecided about their options and next steps will find that the career center provides valuable assessment tools, and offers the opportunity to participate in live consulting sessions with advisors who can help them determine a career path related to their interests and appropriate to their skills and experiences.
Opportunities Beyond Graduation
Students who are ready to seek employment can upload their resumes to Handshake, part of the online career management system that allows them to search for jobs and sign up for counseling appointments, workshops, and other upcoming information sessions. Resources like these take the guesswork out of choosing courses and internships. Advisors can counsel students on the skills that are most valuable for the kind of work they’re interested in pursuing, to ensure that the courses and extra-curricular opportunities they choose will prepare them for success in their chosen fields.
An Incubator for the Entrepreneurial Spirit
Students who are interested in establishing a startup can take advantage of LaunchPad, an entrepreneurship resource program available to students from any major in the school. The University of Miami is aware of the tremendous value of an entrepreneurial spirit and it believes in supporting students who have an idea that they are committed to turning into a value-generating business venture.
By taking full advantage of the resources available at the Toppel Career Center early in their post-graduate education, students can help ensure that the time, effort and energy they put into their schoolwork will be directed toward a valuable end. Toppel is dedicated to creating and supporting an academic journey that translates into real-world success when UOnline graduates join the ranks of over 180,000 plus UMiami alumni making strides in their careers.
References
The Launch Pad
Toppel Career Center
Inside Higher Ed: Aspiring Adults Adrift
