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Professional Development Program (PDP)

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What Is It?
The College of Engineering’s Professional Development Program (PDP) is an elective, co-curricular program for engineering undergraduates, positioning you for professional success, no matter what career path you choose.

How Can It Help You?
Through its education and training in the areas of career planning, leadership, and social, cultural and global awareness, the PDP will help you identify your professional goals, and distinguish yourself outside of the classroom, and into the future.

How Much Time Is Involved?
Approximately 10 hours of attendance or participation in various workshops or individual sessions throughout the academic year (fall and spring semesters).

Who Can Participate?
All engineering undergraduate students, freshmen through seniors, may register for, and participate in the program.

Program Overview

  • Co-curricular program for all engineering undergraduates
  • Created and designed specifically for engineering students
  • Fall and spring semester series of workshops

View the PDP Requirements and start your future now!

Benefits

Enhance your engineering degree

  • Identify and more clearly define career goals
  • Develop personal and professional awareness
  • Execute focused job search
  • Gain competitive edge
  • Learn insights on workplace success
  • Receive select, career related communications
  • Participate in special events
  • Expand professional network