Ahreum Ju, Program Manager School of Technology & Computing

We are now halfway through a quarter. Congratulations, I hope the rest of the quarter continues to go well. I want to share suggestions to help you prepare for the industry job market. First, STC organizes an Invited Talk series to tell the industry’s story. If you can, attend the Invited Talks. You can hear helpful information and ask questions directly to people working in technology. This Thursday at 4:30 P.M. PST, we will host Dr. Ho Kyeong Ra talk about the Basics of AI and MLOPS. If you miss a talk or want to review a previous talk, check out the C4CYI YouTube Channel. 

My second suggestion is to obtain an industry-recognized certification. STC encourages students to obtain the AWS Cloud Practitioner and the Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK). STC includes instruction in different courses to help students prepare to complete a certification “test”. Often, STC arranges student discounts, or even a credit when a student successfully completes a certification. Industry recognized certifications demonstrate to a prospective employer that you have achieves a certain level of skills in a specific area.  

My third suggestion is to take advantage of internship and volunteer opportunities. Internships allow you to learn directly about the industry and build a your professional network. Internship coordinators can provide a job reference based upon your performance. Don’t overlook the importance of doing volunteer work. This is also an opportunity to gain valuable experience and a job reference. For more information contact Program Directors: Ali Khamesipour,  Brian Maeng, Morgan Zantua 

Check with your associate faculty/instructor, program manager, and your program director to get guidance within your degree.