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Career Pathways & Internships

Jump into Your Passions

At UMF, You'll Do More Than Just Sit in a Classroom.

UMF’s career team offers personalized guidance, resources, and connections to empower students to discover their career pathway and achieve their professional goals. All students are assigned a Career Advisor when enrolled who supports them throughout their time here. UMF also offers career services for life, assisting alums in achieving their goals even after graduation.

Former UMF student smiles for photo in an outside nature setting at Maine Wildlife Park.
Former UMF student smiles for photo in an outside nature setting at Maine Wildlife Park.

Get Connected

UMF’s Office of Career Pathways and Employer Engagement works closely with students to help them discover their career pathway through personalized assistance with:

  • Finding and applying for internships and career opportunities that align with your personal and professional goals and values
  • Crafting effective professional resumes and cover letters
  • Interview preparation, including mock interviews
  • Selecting, applying, and gaining admittance to graduate school

Meet the Team
UMF student wearing ski patrol gear smiles for picture.
UMF student wearing ski patrol gear smiles for picture.

Internships & Your Journey

UMF students can choose to do internships with or without earning academic credit. If you’d like to receive credit, it’s important to plan ahead, work with your academic advisor, and get faculty approval before the internship begins.

Through internships and career readiness services, UMF ensures that students are not only academically prepared but also equipped with the confidence and skills needed to succeed in the workplace.

Internships
UMF biology professor Donelle Schwalm helps students Claire Beisel, and Cora Treiss collect a tick from a tick drag cloth that will be tested for tick borne diseases in the lab.
UMF biology professor Donelle Schwalm helps students Claire Beisel, and Cora Treiss collect a tick from a tick drag cloth that will be tested for tick borne diseases in the lab.

Research Experiential Learning

We believe that some of the best lessons happen outside the classroom. Farmington offers you a smorgasbord of real-world experiences to sink your teeth into. These aren’t just academic exercises – they’re your chance to test-drive your future career, make connections, and have some unforgettable adventures along the way.

 

Research and Fieldwork at UMF
88.7%

Problem Solving

Skills Employers Want!
78.9%

Ability to work in a team

Job Outlook 2024
72.7%

Communication (Written)

National Association of Colleges and Employers

Meet the Career Team

Austin French
Austin French

Director of Career Pathways & Employer Engagement

About Austin
Cynthia McShane ’07
Cynthia McShane ’07

Assistant Director Career Services

About Cynthia
Brooke-Lynn Hinkley
Brooke-Lynn Hinkley

Research Learning Experience Program Coordinator

About Brooke-Lynn