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 Services Coordinator
Gene LaPouttre, GCDF, CCSP
Phone: 313-993-1448
Email: lapoutgp@udmercy.edu
Career Advisor in Residence
Robert Rogowski
Phone: 313-993-1020
Email: rogowsro@udmercy.edu