Career Development Center
Plan for your future at USJ’s Career Development Center
Looking for career advice or guidance? The Career Development Center provides all students and alumni with career planning services and resources, individual counseling sessions, workshops and more.
We also work closely with employers across the state to connect students with internships and jobs.
Call us at 860.231.5893, email us at [email protected], or schedule an appointment with Handshake to learn more about how our services can help you.
Upcoming Events

Thank you! What a great service [the USJ Career Development Center] provides! I am currently employed in my industry (chemistry).
– Benjamin Pizio M’20, USJ Online Chemistry, M.S. student
Services Provided
- Individual career counseling appointments
- Career decision-making assistance
- Internship and job search database
- Resume and cover letter reviews
- Interview preparation/mock interviews
- Career development workshops
- Panel discussions with alumni/ae
- Employer relations program
- Career fairs
Click here to schedule an appointment
- Students: Click here to search for jobs & internships
- Employers: Click here to submit an internship or a job
Meet the Team

Melanie Sinche, M.Ed., M.A.
Director
Phone: 860.231.5228
Email: [email protected]

Valerie Wilson, M.Ed.
Assistant Director
Phone: 860.231.5551
Email: [email protected]
Cynthia Whipple, Esq.
Employer Relations Specialist
Phone: 860.231.5523
Email: [email protected]