Parents & Families
Success Runs in the Family
Even before your student arrives on campus, Career Advancement is here to support their success. We work closely with students throughout their time at UChicago to help them secure their top-choice jobs, graduate programs, and other post-grad opportunities.
Parent Webinars
Stay in the know with our parent career webinars! At these sessions, you will learn how you can set your student up for success and get the latest information on recruiting and upcoming career programs.
Hire a Maroon
Recruit exceptional undergraduate talent through UChicago. Whether you're hiring interns or entry-level roles, Career Advancement can help you find great candidates. We can assist you with virtual, hybrid, or in-person roles, and our programs can integrate seamlessly with with your organization's internship and recruiting strategy.
To hire a Metcalf intern, please contact Nadia Casperson at ncasperson@uchicago.edu.
Host an Office Visit
Career Advancement leads career trips with curated company site visits across the U.S. and around the world for groups of ~25 highly engaged UChicago students.
Hosting one of these visits is an opportunity to showcase your culture, highlight career pathways, and build relationships with exceptional future talent.
Career Exploration Week (CEW) trips for incoming first-year students take place annually in early September
Career Treks for all class years take place during academic breaks.
Upcoming Cycles:
Winter Break Treks l December 14-18, 2026
Spring Break Treks l March 15-18, 2027
2027 Career Exploration Week l September 7-9, 2027
To get involved, please contact Erwin Paderanga at erwinp@uchicago.edu.
Share Your Day In the Life
Help students experience a "day in the life" of your career field! Open your doors to exceptional UChicago students through flexible job shadow experiences that inspire career exploration and foster meaningful connections. These can be remote or in-person.
Upcoming Cycles:
Winter Break Job Shadowing Program l December 14-18, 2026
Spring Break Job Shadowing Program l March 15-18, 2027
Sign up using this form.