Parent News

Who are these amazing people with a passion to give back and support our Aggie families? They are UC Davis Parent Ambassadors. With our campus coming back to life and the prospects of a much more normal campus life in the fall, it brought back the warmth and gratefulness for the many people who have touched our UC Davis journey, including the parent volunteers who have been at the core of our experience.

VIRTUAL CAREER FAIRS, also known as virtual hiring events and online career fairs, are the new normal based on the need for social distancing and proliferation in remote work. Here are some tips to help you get more from a virtual career fair.

Whether your student is looking for career-enhancing activities this summer or is mapping out a years-long strategy for post-collegiate success, I strongly recommend taking advantage of the fabulous resources offered by our Internship and Career Center (ICC).

Handshake is the online platform the UC Davis Internship and Career Center (ICC) uses for students and alumni to connect with employers and find job or internship opportunities. Keep reading for five tips that will help your student leverage Handshake to discover career openings, company events and exciting experiential learning opportunities!

Spring is a time for new beginnings, and spring break is an ideal time for your student to reflect on accomplishments they have achieved and the next steps they need to move forward on their career path.

Give Day, UC Davis’ biggest annual fundraiser, is only weeks away. The April 16-17 event offers us all a chance to support the things we love about UC Davis. This year’s event, online only, also features a virtual parade and other exciting activities.

UC Davis alumna and parent, Claudia Capurro, reflects on her experience with Picnic Day through the years.

By Robin Reshwan, CS Advising

Here are some in-demand skills and abilities to include on your resume.