What is the Career Champions Program?

Students who have opportunities to plan for their careers are more likely to be successful. Our Career Champions program was created to equip staff, faculty and student leaders across UC Davis with the tools to support students' career planning and development. 

What is a Career Champion?

Career Champions are members of the UC Davis community who contribute to student success by supporting students' career development inside and outside of the classroom. They do this in the following ways:

• Contribute to a culture of career awareness in their department, unit, organization or college
• Know how to make meaningful referrals to the Career Center and other support resources
• Communicate the value of career exploration and career readiness to their students and peers
• Practice using high-impact tools and techniques during their interactions with students

Please click below to learn about the version of the program best suited for you!

Career Champions for Faculty

Purpose and Audience: Research shows that faculty are often the first point of contact for students seeking career guidance. The Faculty Career Champions program focuses on career development resources that are highly tailored to the needs of faculty.

• Access the Canvas resource site

The content of this program was developed with guidance and consultation from members of the Academic Senate and faculty from multiple academic disciplines. 
 

Career Champions for Staff

Intended Audience: Any UC Davis staff member whose student-facing work includes any form of "advising." This includes academic advising, retention initiatives, counseling, supervision of student staff, leadership development programs and more.

Part 1: Self-Paced Canvas Modules

• Duration: ~2 hours
• Modules for staff on Canvas

Part 2: Workshop

• Duration: 2-2.5 hours
• Next workshop dates:
  • March 11, 2025, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ Hoagland Hall 268: 
    Integrating Career Advising Into Your Advising Practice - register here 
    (This special workshop offering is part of the Academic Advising Certificate Series)
  • May 9, 2025, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM on Zoom:
    Career Champions Workshop for Staff - register here
• To be notified of upcoming workshop offerings: Workshop interest form
   

Career Champions for Student Leaders

Intended Audience: Any UC Davis undergraduate or graduate student who serves in a leadership capacity for their peers and who is interested in supporting their fellow students' career development. This includes club officers, ASUCD elected or appointed positions, peer advisors, college ambassadors, residence hall staff, orientation leaders and more.

Part 1: Self-Paced Canvas Modules

• Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
• Modules for student leaders on Canvas

Part 2: Workshop

• Duration: 1-1.5 hours

If you would like to request a Career Champions workshop to train student leaders in your organization to support their peers’ career development, please fill out the workshop request form