We go beyond traditional career services to offer exclusive programs designed to set you apart. Our tailored resources provide unique opportunities that connect you with top professionals, fund your ambitions, and expand your career potential in innovative ways.
From creative networking experiences that build meaningful connections to scholarships that support your goals, these offerings are designed to give you a competitive edge. Explore how you can take advantage of these one-of-a-kind opportunities and make the most of your career journey.
Niner Networking Mixer
Student Activities Center, 3rd Floor Salons
Check-in begins at 4:15 PM (for employers and students)
Event Overview
The Niner Networking Mixer is UNC Charlotte’s signature networking event, designed to connect students, alumni, and employers from a wide range of industries. This mocktail-style mixer provides a relaxed, professional atmosphere to build meaningful career connections and explore new job and internship opportunities.
Thank you to our sponsors of this event: MSC Industrial Supply Co. & Equitable.
Looking for career connections, job leads, or a chance to practice your networking skills? Join us at the Niner Networking Mixer to meet employers from across industries and learn more about available roles in a friendly, professional setting.
Event Highlights:
- Hear directly from employers during a panel discussion
- Connect with company representatives at about 35-40 tables
- Enjoy mocktails and light refreshments
- Business casual or cocktail attire is required
Tips for Attendees:
- Registration is encouraged in Hire-A-Niner, but not required
- Bring your resume and be ready to introduce yourself
- Make an appointment with your career coach in Hire-A-Niner or attend drop-ins to prep
Questions about the event? Contact Jessica Kim at jkim161@charlotte.edu
Professional Clothing Closet
We believe access to good quality professional attire can help our students feel more confident in themselves and present a more polished representation of their “career selves”. In 2017, partnering with the Jamil Niner Food Pantry, the Career Center began providing new opportunities for student education around professional presentation and an expansion of acquired clothing to meet the student needs. Over the past three years, this operation has blossomed into providing professional clothing to students the day of career fairs, collaboration with Alumni groups, which brought in more than 500+ items, sponsorship from local employers, individuals, and the University. Special thanks to IKEA and Sherwin Williams for help in this endeavor.
Unpaid Summer Internship Scholarship
Internships are an important way to get insights into a career field, obtain valuable professional experience, and develop new skills. Sometimes students themselves in a position having to choose between a part-time job that pays for college expenses and taking on an unpaid internship that can lead to greater career opportunities in the future. Established in 2018, the Career Center provides internship scholarships for unpaid internships positions. Since inception, the program continues to see an increase in applicants, alumni and employer sponsorship, and a partnership with the 49er Family Fund!