The Career Collaborative is a campus-wide network of UNC Charlotte faculty and staff who intentionally support students in exploring and preparing for meaningful careers. Led by the Career Center, the Collaborative provides tools, training, and connections to help you integrate career development into your teaching, advising, and student programming—without adding extra work.
By becoming a Career Collaborator, you’ll help bridge the gap between the classroom and the workplace, while gaining exclusive access to valuable resources, recognition, and funding opportunities.
Ready to make a difference in students' futures? Join the Career Collaborative today and become a vital part of UNC Charlotte’s career readiness mission.
- Contribute to holistic student development by linking academic learning to real-world skills and career pathways
- Collaborate with the Career Center on initiatives that improve student career readiness and job market competitiveness
- Integrate career content into your work, from syllabi to student org events, helping students connect their identity and purpose to their future careers
- Mentor students through your professional experience and insights
- Support career exploration, empowering students to define and pursue their own versions of success
- Priority access to all classroom engagement requests: career presentations and assignments, career assessments, and employer connections
- Monthly Career Collaborative updates featuring career resources, tools, and event opportunities
- Exclusive invitations and early registration to faculty & staff trainings and events each semester
- Customized support in adding career development to your courses and/or programs
- Access to funding through the Venture Fund for your own career-related initiatives or professional development
- A digital badge to showcase your commitment—perfect for your email signature or faculty profile
