Contact Us
Edinburg: ESTAC 2.101
Email: careercenter@utrgv.edu
Phone: Brownsville (956) 882-5627
Phone: Edinburg (956) 665-2243
Students
Here at the Career Center, we provide career-related advising, resources, and programs to help individuals discover their interests, values, and skills, explore careers and majors, develop skills through internships and experiential opportunities, and pursue their post-graduate goals.
Our staff is prepared to offer relevant and valuable career development information in the following areas:
- Helping navigate majors exploration and Industry options
- Find a rewarding internship and/or experiential learning opportunity
- Build professional experience and leadership skills
- Learning effective job search and networking skills
- Finding out best practices for resumes and cover letter writing
12twenty Launch
The Career Center will launch 12twenty at UTRGV, our new career management platform, on April 20, 2026. 12twenty will replace Handshake, which will shut down on June 30, 2026. During this transition, students and alumni will have temporary access to Handshake and are encouraged to download their application materials and other documents to transfer over to 12twenty.
12twenty will provide many similar features as Handshake where you can:
- Schedule an appointment with a career advisor or participate in Drop-In Hours.
- Explore events and register for workshops, information sessions, career fairs, and more.
- Participate in mentoring programs to connect with peers and alumni for career advice.
- Upload your application materials (i.e., resume, cover letter, personal statement, etc.), apply for jobs and internships, and sign up for interviews.
- Create and manage a list of target employers that you are excited about working for.
- Record your internship as an Outcome to build your professional profile and track your experiential learning.
As we prepare to launch 12twenty at UTRGV, we will bring you new information on features and tools to maximize your professional development and career launch. For more information, please email careercenter@utrgv.edu.
Explore Major and Career Options
Learn about important factors to consider when making big decisions like choosing a major or what to do after graduation. Attend one of our workshops and meet with a Career Advisor; practice interviewing techniques and use self-assessment software programs to explore career options.
Create Job Application Materials
Get tips on how to craft tailored resumes and cover letters that will help you stand out in a crowded applicant pool. Receive direct access to sample resumes, cover letters, and more.
Strategize for Career Fairs
Explore success strategies for your visit to a career fair, whether in person or virtually.
Connect with Fellow Vaqueros
Learn how to connect with other students and seek advice from alumni via VaqueroConnect, the UTRGV mentoring and social networking platform.
