Navigating your career path is a major part of your university experience, and you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you are deciding on the right major or planning your next steps after graduation, our career services team is here to support you.
We offer a personalized approach to help you identify your goals and build a plan to reach them through:
- Individual Appointments: One-on-one guidance tailored to your specific academic and professional goals.
- Workshops & Events: Interactive sessions designed to build your skills and expand your professional network.
- Assessment Tools: Practical resources to help align your personal strengths with potential career paths.
For Employers: We actively partner with organizations looking to connect with our talented pool of students and alumni. Contact us today to learn how we can work together.
About Us
Mission:
To help students and alumni make connections between their academic experience and career paths, and to prepare students for their immediate next destinations and lifelong professional pursuits.
Staff:
Haley Brown, Student Services Coordinator/Coordinator of Career Connections
Haley brings over 15 years of academic and career advising expertise to her role, where she connects with students, alumni, and community members to map out their professional futures. Her ultimate goal is to help individuals engage with the modern world of work, confidently translating their unique experiences into actionable next steps. Haley holds both a Master鈥檚 degree in Counselor Education and a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Elementary Education from the University of Maine at Orono. Outside of the office, she loves traveling and making memories with her family and friends.
Jennifer Gamez, Coordinator of Internships & Experiential Learning
Jennifer is a Maine transplant from Texas. She earned both a bachelor’s degree in psychology & a master’s in adult learning and teaching from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Her 13-year career journey, rooted in student services, has been diverse working in advising, grant management, and workforce development. Jennifer finds working with students rewarding. Many students are breaking cycles by achieving academic and professional goals and that is always a win! Jennifer loves Maine鈥檚 climate and surrounding nature. Her hobby is nature photography and she is happy to call Maine home permanently.