Career Resources for Unity Students & Alumni
Whether you are exploring a new career path or preparing for a promotion, we have the resources you need for a successful future.
Get the support you need by simply logging into your Handshake account and access the resources there.
If you would like to be a part of our Unity Professional Network on LinkedIn, join here.
The Green Globes for Emerging Professionals (GGEP) credential program is designed for early industry professionals or college students pursuing a design, engineering, construction management, facilities management, and/or sustainability degree, although students in any discipline are welcome.
The training includes topics such as the importance of green building, an introduction to GBI and the Green Globes certification system, and sustainability concepts.
This introductory credential is an excellent way for participants to become familiar with the background, topics, terminology, and processes related to Green Globes prior to becoming active in the green building network and earning the Green Globes Professional credential.
Students get 50% off their registration when they use the promo code GGEPUNITYUNIV.
Career Resources for Unity Students
Create a Handshake Account
Unity Environmental University has a new tool designed to help you connect with employers and secure internships and jobs.
Handshake is designed to help guide you through your career search journey.
It doesn’t matter if you know exactly the position you are seeking or if you’re just starting out; Handshake has the tools to help you navigate the process.
Alumni Career Stories
Kennedy Sullivan ’23
Jacob Darr ’23
Overview
Land the Career You Deserve
With professional career advising, graduate school planning, and networking opportunities, your determination and our resources can help catapult your professional career into success.
Why Apply For an Internship?
Network
Network
Develop skills, confidence, and professional contacts that cannot be achieved in a classroom setting.
Grow
Grow
Perform work in a short-term capacity, enabling students to identify their strengths, areas of growth, and areas of interest.
Expand
Expand
Facilitate personal reflection on work experiences through the development of an internship portfolio and worksite supervisor evaluation.
Evolve
Evolve
Integrate classroom theory with professional learning experiences.
Internships at Unity
Skills and Connections to Launch Your Future
Internships can be an incredibly valuable part of your college learning experience. They give you an opportunity to put your skills and knowledge into practice, along with the chance to build your network and enhance your resume.
Although not required for Unity students, internships are encouraged and valuable for supplementing your education.
- Develop skills, confidence, and professional contacts that cannot be achieved in a classroom setting.
- Perform work in a short-term capacity, enabling students to identify their strengths, areas of growth, and areas of interest.
- Facilitate personal reflection on work experiences through the development of an internship portfolio and worksite supervisor evaluation.
- Integrate classroom theory with professional learning experiences.
Unity Environmental University students are making the most of their experiential learning opportunities by traveling around the world to work with organizations across the globe.
Explore the map to see what kinds of internships are available all over the world.
Students are always encouraged to speak with their Advisor for career support. In addition, instructors are an excellent resource for finding internships and gaining valuable advice. Unity Environmental University educators are accomplished in their field and bring with them a strong professional network.
Consider reaching out to your instructor you’ve taken a class with and ask them about their internship experiences. Talk with them about what your goals are in an internship and ask what advice they may have to share.
