Graduate Student Professional Development Programs
The Graduate College is currently offering the following professional development opportunities:
A2i - Accelerate to Industry
A bold new approach to graduate career education.
In the fall of 2020, UD's Graduate College launched Accelerate to IndustryTM (A2i), a workforce development program for STEM trainees founded by the NC State University Graduate School.
Career Insights
Candid conversations about the paths that shape a career
Career Insights brings professionals from across industries to talk candidly about their career paths — the graduate school experience, the transition into the working world and the pivots that led to where they are today. Speakers range from recent graduates to seasoned professionals with 10-plus years of experience. Come ready to ask questions, learn and network.
Grad LEAP
Alumni mentoring program for graduate students
The innovative Grad Leveraging Engaged Alumni Program (Grad LEAP) provides holistic support for graduate students by Blue Hen graduate alumni mentors.
International Teaching Assistant (ITA) Training Program
Preparing international students for success as teaching assistants at UD
The International Teaching Assistant (ITA) training program, developed by the English Language Institute, prepares non-native, English-speaking international graduate students for effective teaching at the University of Delaware.
Professional Skills for Success Workshops
The tools you need, one session at a time
Professional Skills for Success is a hands-on workshop series focused on building the practical skills graduate students need to navigate their careers with confidence. Each session tackles a specific, actionable topic — from crafting a standout resume to building a LinkedIn presence, mastering networking conversations, and negotiating salary and benefits. Come ready to work through real examples, get direct feedback and leave with tools you can use right away.
Teaching Assistant/Postdoc Training
Helping graduate students and postdocs transition into their instructional roles with training, best practices and resources
Teaching Assistant Orientation (TAO) is a two-part program designed to set first-time teaching assistants up for success in the classroom. Beginning with a self-paced online course followed by a full day of in-person learning, it features a variety of sessions to choose from and the chance to learn directly from experienced TAs. TAO is required for all first-time teaching assistants. We also partner with the Center for Teaching and Assessment of Learning (CTAL) and Academic Technology Services (ATS) to offer other year-round resources for both seasoned TAs and postdocs on campus.
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