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Career Readiness Program

The Career Readiness Program is a series of workshops and resources offered each term to encourage UO international students to start preparing for a future career. Early career preparation will give you the confidence and skills necessary to help you land a job once you complete your degree.

Early career preparation can include one or more of the following:

Getting a job on campus
Getting an off-campus internship (paid or unpaid) during the summer vacation period
Learning about employment benefits for international students
Choosing or changing a major
Understanding the U.S. business culture and norms
Improving your business English language skills
Learning how to develop a resume (C.V.) which highlights your education, experience and skills
Learning how to interview for a job

Career Readiness Workshops and Events

Below is a schedule of workshops and events. You may be required to register for a workshop so follow the instructions carefully. Registration should be done at least one day in advance of the workshop you would like to attend.

Fall 2026 workshops

DATE	EVENT	location/more information
All Term	University Career Center: Fall Term Events & Workshops Check out all the events and workshops happening this term including Career Readiness Week, resume writing, and how to find jobs on campus. Events Schedule: https://career.uoregon.edu/events	More Information
Oct 24	Holden Center: Fall Day of Service 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Days of Service support and cultivate a spirit of engagement and service on campus and in the community. They also can provide you an opportunity to explore what potential ways you can use your interests or skills to make a positive impact in our community.	Register Here
Nov 17 Two Events!	International Alumni Career Panel 6:00 pm Hear from international alumni from different countries, academic programs, industries, and career stages. Zoom Link: Pathways to Work Authorization for International Students 3:30 - 4:40 pm Learn about the F regulations for working in the U.S. including Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), and pathways to H1B.	Register Here
Oct 15	Optional Practical Training Workshop ISSS office: Oregon Hall 3rd floor 3:30 - 4:30 pm Learn how to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) work authorization if you are within 3-6 months of graduating.	In-Person

All Term

University Career Center: Fall Term Events & Workshops

Check out all the events and workshops happening this term including Career Readiness Week, resume writing, and how to find jobs on campus.

Events Schedule: https://career.uoregon.edu/events

More Information

Oct 24

Holden Center: Fall Day of Service

10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Days of Service support and cultivate a spirit of engagement and service on campus and in the community. They also can provide you an opportunity to explore what potential ways you can use your interests or skills to make a positive impact in our community.

Register Here

Nov 17

Two Events!

International Alumni Career Panel

6:00 pm

Hear from international alumni from different countries, academic programs, industries, and career stages.

Zoom Link:

Pathways to Work Authorization for International Students

3:30 - 4:40 pm

Learn about the F regulations for working in the U.S. including Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), and pathways to H1B.

Register Here

Oct 15

Optional Practical Training Workshop

ISSS office: Oregon Hall 3rd floor

3:30 - 4:30 pm

Learn how to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) work authorization if you are within 3-6 months of graduating.

In-Person