Student Offerings
The Olitsky Family Foundation Career Readiness Program is designed to provide supplemental support for students with cognitive and emotional differences during their professional development. Students do not need a diagnosis to participate. Supports include:
- 1-on-1 Coaching Sessions
> Schedule via Handshake or email atavares@andrew.cmu.edu - Career Readiness Workshops & Information Sessions
> Peer Connect (Group 1: 6/3, 7:00 p.m. ET) - Student-Employer Connect Events
> Fall 2025 - Professional Power Hour
> Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. ET - Recharge Rooms
> Available during in-person career fairs
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What: Develop individualized goals for your career and professional development in a small barrier-free environment With Whom: Meet with Amy Tavares Where: CPDC Advising Center (West Wing, 2nd Floor), virtual via Zoom, or over the phone When: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET How: Schedule appointments (Handshake) or email atavares@andrew.cmu.edu BACK TO TOP |
 CAREER READINESS WORKSHOPS & INFORMATION SESSIONS |
Peer Connect What is Peer Connect? Peer Connect is a NEW meetup group for CMU students and alumni to connect, share insights, and support each other’s professional growth. Each session explores different career-related topics and is tailored to participants' interests. Designed with a strengths-based approach, the space values all neurotypes and welcomes all communication styles, learning preferences, and backgrounds. Participants will learn applicable strategies they can use right away, and each session contributes to a growing collection of shared tools and approaches, compiled into a professional growth "toolkit" available to all participants. Open to anyone looking to grow their network and develop their career in an inclusive, low-pressure environment. Group 1: Staying Motivated & Organized with Your Professional Goals - VIRTUAL This group will explore the real-life challenges that make it hard to stay motivated and organized. We'll discuss common barriers, share strategies that work, and begin building a shared "toolbox" of tips with strategies discussed during the group. We'll also co-create playlists (focus/flow, staying calm, energize) to help set the tone while working on your goals. Open to all communication styles and work rhythms. There will be large group discussions and breakout rooms to help build connections. When: June 3rd, 7pm ET Register: https://cmu.zoom.us/meeting/register/N0P4INYmScmM7Pi9WSunEA |
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What: 1-hour block of time dedicated to work on professional development tasks (i.e., applying for jobs, preparing for interviews, updating LinkedIn profile, etc.,) alongside a career consultant and your peers With Whom: A CPDC Career Consultant and other CMU students/alumni Audience: Students and Alumni Where: Zoom & CPDC (West Wing, 2nd Floor) When: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. ET How: Schedule, get a Zoom link, or reserve an in-person spot here BACK TO TOP |
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What: A Recharge Room is a reduced sensory space where any student can go to rest, relax, and refresh during an event. Fidget objects, earplugs, and coloring pages are made available. A staff member may also be available to talk and provide words of encouragement. When: Check this page's calendar to see all of our Recharge Rooms. You can use them before, after, and during an event. Where: Location of the Recharge Room is located in the calendar event. BACK TO TOP |
