Parents & Families

Welcome to the Parents & Families Connections Community!

We look forward to partnering with you to prepare our students professionally and connect them to the best opportunities. The Career Center offers guidance on all aspects of career planning, job searching and graduate studies. We provide the following services to all undergraduates, graduate students and alumni. The Career Center is here to help students sort out their choices and make decisions that lead to productive, fulfilling lives. You can play an integral part in your student’s career development by encouraging them to seek assistance from the Career Center.

No Summer Internship? No Problem! Here’s What YOU Can Do Instead

Published on May 20, 2025

Didn’t land a summer internship? That’s more common than you think and it doesn’t mean this summer has to stall your career. In fact, this could be the perfect opportunity to explore your interests, build new skills, and invest in …

By John McGranaghan
John McGranaghan Assistant Director of Career Development
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🎉Congratulations! You Landed a Summer Internship… Now What?

Published on May 10, 2025

Kicking off your summer internship and looking to make an impression? We’ve gathered our best advice, tips, and strategies to help you stand out, make connections, and leave a lasting impact!

🚀 Shifting from Student to Intern

Transitioning from the classroom …

By John McGranaghan
John McGranaghan Assistant Director of Career Development
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Interested in engineering entrepreneurship? Don’t Miss the Roundtable with VU Alum & Principal Engineer, Ron Meier, who established MGW

Published on April 23, 2025

Do not miss this exclusive opportunity to network with Ronald Meier, VU alum and Principal Engineer at Mercer General Works (MGW)! Ron graduated from Nova back in ‘99 with a degree in Civil Engineering and a business minor. Just a few …

By Vanessa Schmidt
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