Parents & Families

Parents and families play a huge role in the success of their students at Illinois Tech. Your student relies on you for encouragement, advice, help with applications, bills—and, well, you raised them, so we don’t have to tell you!

 

Navigating Our Website

The Elevate portal is your hub for information on campus and Elevate experiences. Here are some of the many things you can do on our site:

  • On the main page, we have separate tabs for Jobs & Internships, Career Resources, Student Engagement, Industries, and Communities on Campus
  • The “Start Here” tab holds all audience pages with important information relevant to that group.
  • The “Access Your Support Team” tab provides information about the various offices that support our students during their time on campus.
  • The “Explore Elevate Opportunities” tab lists out the various opportunities tied to Elevate for students to explore.
  • The “Develop Your Plan” tab holds resources for students to use to make the most out of their time on campus

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A New Approach and Expectation to Career Fairs

When you think of the term  “career services” or generally think about a career services department, what is the first thing that comes to mind for you personally? Take a second to ponder and think about your own experience with …

By Nicholas Mancari
Nicholas Mancari Associate Director, Career Services
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Unveiling the Cipher: The Indispensable Role of Certifications in Cybersecurity Careers

In the fast-evolving field of cybersecurity, certifications are not merely beneficial; they are often critical for career progression and establishing professional credibility. Having maneuvered through the highly competitive process of securing Summer internships for two semesters as a graduate student …

By Manoj Viswanathan
Manoj Viswanathan
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Volunteering with IBPSA-USA for Career Development and Outreach in the Industry

IBPSA-USA is the U.S. regional affiliate of the International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA). The mission of IBPSA-USA is to advance and promote the science of building simulation to improve the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of new and existing …

By Jason Zhou
Jason Zhou Peer Career Coach
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Fellowship Finder

The Illinois Database of Grants and Fellowships for Graduate Students

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Edge Award Policy and Procedure

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VanderCook: Spring Enrollment

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Introduction To The Profession (ITP)

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Inter-Professional Projects Program (IPRO)

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