Career Insights: A2i+ Fall 2025 Workshops for UF Grad Students and Postdocs!

 

Career Insights: A2i+ Workshops
Now open to UF graduate students and postdocs!

Date released: September 17, 2025

Accelerate to Industry+ (A2i+) — a program run by our partners at North Carolina State University — invites you to join Career Insights, a series of one-hour online workshops for graduate students and postdocs exploring career options in industry, government, and nonprofit sectors.

Its dynamics talks and panels with professionals will provide you with skills and strategies for career exploration, communication, teamwork, leadership, project management, and more — such as applying AI in the workplace, networking with purpose, and leveraging your advanced skills for employers.

To register for these workshops, click here.

Questions? Email professional-development@ncsu.edu.

September 2025

Translating Graduate-Level Skills to Industry
Friday, September 19 · 1 to 2 p.m.

Your graduate-level skills are in high demand but how you communicate them can make all the difference. Learn how to identify the right roles, translate your academic experience for industry, and present your expertise in ways that resonate with employers.

October 2025

Using Professional Development to Strengthen Immigration Portfolios
Friday, October 3 · 1 to 2 p.m.

Designed for international scholars, this workshop will help you define what an immigration portfolio is, understand the types of documentary evidence commonly required, and identify professional development opportunities that align with immigration criteria. You’ll leave with strategies to prioritize and document experiences that strengthen your case for future immigration applications.

How I Got Every Job I Really Wanted (and What You Can Learn from It)
Friday, October 31 · 1 to 2 p.m.

Breaking into industry isn’t luck. It’s about knowing what you want and staying open to how it unfolds. Learn how a recent graduate student used her superpowers (curiosity, intentionality, and a willingness to learn) to create a career strategy that helped her land every job she truly wanted, and how you can apply the same approach to launch your own industry career.

November 2025

Working Smarter with AI
Friday, November 7 · 1 to 2 p.m.

Discover how AI is transforming the way work gets done. Learn practical tips and real-world examples you can use to streamline your workflow and see how these tools are applied across industries.

Soft Skills for a Full Charge: Powering Your Career After Grad School
Friday, November 14 · 1 to 2 p.m.

Your graduate degree shows you can take on hard challenges and master complex concepts. Your soft skills show you can do it alongside others — collaborating, communicating, and making an impact. Learn from a recent PhD student on the importance of your soft skills and how to leverage them for the workforce.

Navigating One’s Career Path in Industry and Continued Development
Friday, November 21 · 1 to 2 p.m.

Get an inside look at how to navigate and thrive in a dynamic corporate environment. Learn from a data scientist’s perspective about building transferable skills, leveraging professional development opportunities, and setting yourself up for success in any industry.

106 Grinter Hall · 1532 Union Road · Gainesville FL 32611
352 392 6622 · gradschool@aa.ufl.edu · grad.ufl.edu

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