How to make the most out of your internships heading into the school year

We all know that working towards your first degree can be a challenge in and of itself. Good grades aren’t enough to land you that first job after graduation. Unfortunately, the same often goes for an impressive list of extracurriculars. …

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College Tour: Illinois Tech

Illinois Tech offers its students the best of both worlds: a diverse, welcoming campus community located in one the world’s great metropolises, Chicago. The 10 students you’re about to meet showcase how this dynamic university lays the foundation for a …

By Kaelen Evon
Kaelen Evon Manager of Elevate Initiatives
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Advice from one first-generation college student to others who are seeking internships and entry-level jobs

We recently shared some advice for first-generation college students searching for internships and recent graduates hunting for entry-level jobs. I was thrilled to then hear from one who had some really, really good advice for other first-generation students.

Diana Cleinmark

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Being Part of the Army ROTC Program

Hello, my name is Riley Unekis, I grew up in lovely Lawrence Kansas, and am an undergraduate student at IIT in their Army ROTC program majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Joining the ROTC program at IIT was not originally part of …

By Riley Unekis
Riley Unekis
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Welcome to Illinois Tech’s Virtual Student Engagement Center

We’re excited to launch Elevate, our new virtual student engagement center! Elevate centralizes all activities and resources that Illinois Tech provides in one location. Learn more about the upcoming career fairs, campus and residence life events, competitions, study-away opportunities, and …

By BJ Engelhardt
BJ Engelhardt Executive Director, Career Services
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How to build a professional network while in college

Starting your career after college can seem like a daunting task. Oftentimes, having a degree alone may not get you your dream job and you may feel like you need to work harder to get where you want and need …

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