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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Be Kind To Yourself – Create For the Sake of Creation

One of the best methods of self-care I have found to be truly therapeutic and rewarding is creating. It can be something as simple as writing a poem or as elaborate as a trebuchet. 

My favorite part of my college …

By Hannah Snyderburn
Hannah Snyderburn Peer Mentor
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How Remote Internships Prepare Participants For Remote Work

How Remote Internships Prepare Participants For Remote Work

By Dr. Debora Jeske

Successful internship experiences – featuring challenges, opportunities, and support to grow as professionals – can prepare interns in several ways for remote work in the future. Of course, a great …

By Symba
Symba is the leading program management platform powering thousands of workforce development programs, including internships, bootcamps, apprenticeships, and more!
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How to Compute Your Grade-Point Average

With the wide variety of different ways that high schools compute grade-point average (GPA) (weighted, unweighted, etc.) it is no wonder why so many students upon entering Illinois Tech are confused about this important topic. Knowing how to compute your …

By Michael Gosz
Michael Gosz Vice President for Data Analytics
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Exploring Elevate Opportunities

Welcome to the new Elevate Website!

Our Elevate program is designed to “elevate” your experience at Illinois Tech. These experiences can be short courses, competitions, internships/co-ops, classes, study abroad, volunteering, etc.  These hands-on experiences are meant to build upon your …

By Kaelen Evon
Kaelen Evon Manager of Elevate Initiatives
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Finding jobs and internships as a first-generation grad

For first-generation college students, the entire college experience is completely new and uncharted. With no family to lean on for advice and support in terms of knowing the ins and outs of college life, it’s no wonder that a recent …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Illinois Tech Features Over 100 Professional Student Organizations

Benefits of Joining

Partnering with Illinois Tech professional and student organizations provides access to professional development, networking events, design competitions, and certification support. Members also benefit from career resources, mentorship opportunities, industry publications, and exclusive research access.

Featured Classes

Introduction To The Profession (ITP)

Introduction to the Profession (ITP) is a course that every Illinois Tech student takes during their first semester. Each academic…

PHIL 304: Judgment and Decision-Making

Taught by J.D. Trout
A philosophical and psychological examination of good reasoning, the origins of judgment errors and biases, the impact of reasoning on…

HIST 353: Chicago During the Prohibition Era

Taught by Mindy Pugh
A study of the people, places, demographics, institutions, politics, culture, and national context of the federal Prohibition (of alcohol) era…

COM 380 Digital Media and Citizenship

Taught by Mohamed El Marzouki
An examination of the implications of emerging digital media practices for citizenship, equality, participation, and belonging. Some of the key themes…

AAH 380: Frank Lloyd Wright

Taught by Erin Hazard
An examination of the career of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Students will analyze Wright’s theory of organic architecture, the place…

Salesforce Foundations: Business Analysis (BUS 495-06/595-01)

Taught by Camp4 Team
An immersive and hands-on course created to introduce you to how digital transformation initiatives are designed and delivered →  …

Networking & Outreach

Utilize practical exercises and advice from successful professionals to grow your network, build your professional community, represent your organization, and…

Salesforce Foundations: Building Apps – Is It for You?

Are you wanting to register for the Salesforce Foundations: Building Apps course, but are not sure how it fits in…

Contact Information:

Phone
(312) 567-6800
Address

McCormick Tribune Campus Center
3201 S State St, Suite 106
Chicago, IL 60616

Career Services Office Hours

Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed