Graduate school is not only about academic achievement—it's also a time for professional development, building the skills and experiences needed for your future career.
The resources here support your professional growth and advancement through training, career exploration, and opportunities to develop and showcase your expertise.
As a partner of the A2i+ program, the Graduate School connects Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs to career-focused events and an extensive library of online workshops and resources.
LinkedIn Learning gives all UL Lafayette Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs access to a wide range of professional development courses—from career skills to creative interests—available anytime, anywhere.
Our institutional NCFDD membership gives graduate Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs free access to resources supporting writing, time management, and professional development—all essential for academic success.
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition is a unique professional development opportunity that helps graduate Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs sharpen their research communication and presentation skills. By challenging participants to present their work clearly and concisely to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes, 3MT® prepares Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs to share the impact of their research beyond academia.
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The Career Closet provides Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs with FREE, gently-used professional clothing items for interviews, career fairs, and other professional networking events.
Career Services supports graduate Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs with career exploration, resume reviews, mock interviews, and access to career fairs to help prepare for professional opportunities in academia or industry.
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Held each spring during Graduate Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ Appreciation Week, the Graduate Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ Research Showcase gives Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs the opportunity to present their work through paper, poster, and creative competitions—offering recognition, cash prizes, and a platform to share research across disciplines.
Learn more about the Graduate Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ Research Showcase