The Center for Career Development (CCD) serves as the central hub for the Rice University career ecosystem. The CCD supports students, employers, faculty, staff, and alumni from all 7 academic schools in engaging in career education, job & internship connections, and career competency integration.
Our goal is to translate the student experience into professional success through customized programs, expert coaching, and transformative opportunities. From your first semester to alumni transitions, we provide comprehensive support to help you navigate the shift from the classroom and lab to a global career.
Vision
To empower all Rice students to find and make their place in the world.
Mission
We believe all Rice students are capable of achieving their professional goals.
The CCD achieves this by:
- EDUCATING them on knowledge of self, career options, and resources.
- CONNECTING them with opportunities through the global Rice network.
- EMPOWERING them with the confidence, skills, and tools to achieve lifelong career fulfillment.