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Exploratory Pioneers

The Exploratory Career Community is geared towards providing resources and tools to those who are exploring majors and career paths. This community will help students to find their passion and purpose in life. You may be considering several different career paths; therefore, early-industry exploration is the key to deciding on what interests you the most. As you navigate your major and career options, you’re encouraged to explore all Career Communities: a one-stop-shop to learn more about opportunities within an industry.  

Give It A Year – My Advice to Incoming Freshman

Written by Jennifer Essery, Class of 2022

When move-in day arrived, I was terrified. I had never been away from home for more than a week and the thought of being away from my friends and family was the worst …

By Corey Stokes
Corey Stokes Associate Director of Career Student Engagement
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Welcome Pioneers!

Hey Pioneers! I understand that beginning your college experience as an undeclared student can be overwhelming, but it also puts you at a fantastic advantage to do some exploration and be sure that you are on the right path to …

By Corey Stokes
Corey Stokes Associate Director of Career Student Engagement
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MVP Alumni Mentoring Program

On Wednesday, May 6, the Center for Career and Professional Development inaugurated the first cycle of mentors and mentees as members of Sacred Heart University’s Mentoring Visionary Pioneers (MVP) Alumni Mentoring Program. Through an application process, the formalized mentorship program …

By Helen Boyke
Helen Boyke Director of Alumni, Veteran and Graduate Career Development
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Success Stories

Alumni Career Spotlight: Evan Miller

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Featured Resources

What Can I Do With This Major?

With 100 major profiles that include information on common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and …

STEM Occupations

Browse occupations on O*NET that require education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.

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Career Outcomes

Outcome data for Sacred Heart University is obtained through the Center for Career & Professional Development, in accordance with national standards. We extend our First-Destination survey to students who have received Bachelor’s Degrees in the respective year are surveyed from the time of graduation, to 12-months following graduation.

 

  • First Destination
  • Top Employers
  • Starting Salary
  • Top Universities
  • Degree Types
  • Fields of Study

First Destination

SHU Pioneers pursue a variety of careers paths after graduation; most recent respondents indicated they are:

Contact & Location

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(203) 371-7971
Email
careerdev@sacredheart.edu
Address

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5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825

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