PhD Plus Career Design courses and series help students identify their core values and interests, explore diverse career pathways and practice professional development strategies. This series is best suited for Master's and PhD students in year 2 and above, and Postdoctoral Scholars at all stages of training.
Please note: This course or series is strongly encouraged for participation in the PhD Plus Internship Program.
In the Spring of 2025, 2 iterations of Career Design will be offered:
Career Design Online
This 5-week series is open to all graduate students and postdocs in all fields. Participants in this series will identify career fields of interest, transferable skills they have developed, and networking strategies. The series will be held online from February 6 - March 6 from 11am-12pm. Participants who attend 4 of 5 sessions in the series will receive a digital badge. The badge will be issued by PhD Plus through Credly, a badging platform. Register HERE.
Career Design Bootcamp for Postdocs
The spring bootcamp of Career Design for Postdocs is comprised of two half-day sessions: February 4 from 1-4pm and February 5 from 9am-12pm. This is a great opportunity for postdocs to explore career pathways and network with fellow postdocs from other departments. Postdocs registered for the series will be expected to complete assignments prior to each session and attend both sessions. This bootcamp will take place in person. Register HERE for the bootcamp.
Questions? Contact Fatima Saldana Morales, PhD, Assistant Director for Postdoctoral Affairs ([email protected]) or Melanie Sinche, Director of Career and Professional Development, PhD Plus ([email protected]).