Center for Career & Professional Development
The Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD) partners with students and alumni to enhance their educational goals, career development and job or internship search as they transition from college to career.
First Destination Career Outcomes
The Center for Career & Professional Development is charged by the provost to collect and report the official career outcomes information for Detroit Mercy undergraduate and graduate level students.
95%
Graduation success rate
Class of 2019
First Destination Career Outcomes Rate - the percentage of graduates who are employed full- or part-time, in service or military service, or enrolled in continuing education. More about career outcomes.
Center for Career & Professional Development events are sponsored by Alliance Catholic Credit Union.
University of Detroit Mercy Students, Faculty and Staff are eligible to join! See on-campus banking for our McNichols Campus location. Visit Alliance Catholic Credit Union to learn more about their banking services.
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Our Mission and Values
Mission Statement
The Center for Career & Professional Development's mission is to offer relevant and timely career development training to Detroit Mercy students. The Center provides opportunities for students to explore career options, obtain career-related experience and to research and find meaningful employment appropriate to their knowledge, abilities, aspirations and interests.
We accomplish our mission by providing students with …
- Experiential learning opportunities through cooperative education and internships.
- Opportunities to network with recruiters through campus interviewing, career fairs, employer information sessions and online career management software.
- Opportunities to learn and implement lifelong career development and career management skills through courses, workshops, seminars and online career resources.
Our Core Values
- We are committed to empowering students to make purposeful career-related decisions.
- We are committed to building and fostering partnerships with employers, faculty, staff and administration to facilitate the accomplishment of the CCPD mission.
- We are committed to supporting the University's mission to provide excellent student-centered education in a welcoming and supportive environment.
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Meet the staff
CCPD Staff Contact Info:
Career Services Coordinator
Tracey Knowles, GCDF, CCSP
Phone: 313-993-1444
Email: knowletl@udmercy.edu
Career Advisor in Residence
Robert Rogowski
Phone: 313-993-1020
Email: rogowsro@udmercy.edu
Employment and CCPD Events
Posted: Thu, December 15, 2022
Help Desk Receptionist
Posted: Tue, December 13, 2022
Service-Learning Data Entry and Social Media Specialist
Posted: Mon, December 12, 2022
University Advancement Student Assistant
Posted: Wed, November 16, 2022
University Ministry Sacristan
Posted: Mon, September 12, 2022
Writing Consultant
Posted: Tue, August 23, 2022
Residence Life Office Assistant
Posted: Fri, January 27, 2023
Technical Engineering Intern at Synopsys
Posted: Fri, January 27, 2023
Public Health Advisor at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Posted: Thu, January 26, 2023
Contract Specialist (Contracting) (Vicksburg, MS) at Army Civilian Careers
Posted: Wed, January 25, 2023
Utility and Railroad Engineer at State of Indiana
Posted: Tue, January 24, 2023
School Guidance Counselor at Federal Bureau of Prisons
Posted: Fri, January 20, 2023
Correctional Treatment Specialist (Special Population Program Coordinator) at Federal Bureau of Prisons
Posted: Mon, January 30, 2023
Are You Career Ready? Eight Essential Career Competencies Employers Seek (Tuesday, February 21st 2023, 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm EST)
Posted: Mon, January 30, 2023
Maximizing Handshake for your Job Search (Thursday, February 23rd 2023, 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm EST)
Posted: Mon, January 30, 2023
Closing the Deal: Researching and Negotiating Salary andBenefits (Tuesday, February 28th 2023, 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm EST)
Posted: Mon, January 30, 2023
LinkedIn for Students (Friday, March 3rd 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST)
Posted: Mon, January 30, 2023
Maximizing Handshake for your Job Search (Tuesday, March 14th 2023, 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm EDT)
Posted: Mon, January 30, 2023
Money Management presented by Alliance Catholic Credit Union (Thursday, April 13th 2023, 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm EDT)