Career and Professional Development
No matter where you are in your career, UC San Diego Alumni Relations is here to support and empower you. As a Triton, you gain exclusive access to professional development resources, networking events, lifelong learning opportunities, and a global community — everything you need to thrive!
Jobs and networking
Connect with industry professionals, explore job opportunities, and gain career support through mentorship, workshops, and networking events. Take the next step toward success with your Triton community!
Alumni clubs and groups
Connect with local Tritons and those who share your cultural or special interests to foster personal growth and advance your career.
Jobs at UC San Diego
At UC San Diego, we push boundaries, innovate for impact, and invite you to be part of a mission that transforms lives — explore careers with us.
UC San Diego Career Center
The UC San Diego Career Center primarily serves students, but alumni can access online resources. Recent graduates (within six months) can schedule an advising appointment and attend workshops and fairs.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Osher hosts a variety of lectures, workshops and social events that bring older adults together to connect, share experiences and build community.
UC Alumni Career Network
Career assessment and development
Assessments provide valuable insights into your strengths, interests, and potential career paths, helping you make informed decisions to advance your unique career and life journey.
Online Career Center assessment tools
The Career Center provides a range of online tools to support current students and recent alumni (within six months of graduation) in achieving success.
Career choice and change
Discover resources through the UC San Diego Library for career exploration and change, resume writing and interviewing.
UCSD-TV career channel
Powered by UC San Diego Extended Studies, the channel identifies emerging areas of opportunity and can help you develop plans for reskilling.
Professional career coaches and counselors
Meet with a career coach for objective guidance, personalized strategies, and expert insight to accelerate your professional growth and help navigate career transitions with confidence and clarity.
Extended studies classes and certificates
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies fosters social and economic prosperity by integrating the collective knowledge of the university, community leaders and professionals. With a commitment to local impact, national recognition and global reach, it strives to drive meaningful change and innovation. Alumni qualify for a 10% discount on eligible courses. Submit a discount request form here.
uConnect: Your virtual career hub
UC San Diego Extended Studies' new uConnect Virtual Career Hub helps alumni and students advance careers, explore opportunities and grow networks; create an account to access tailored job, event and resource notifications.
Alumni career connections
Reach out to a fellow Triton who has volunteered on Tritons Connect to schedule a career exploration conversation and expand your professional network.
Professional career coaches and counselors
Navigate your career journey with confidence by connecting with professional career counselors and coaches who are UC San Diego alumni. These experienced Triton professionals specialize in guiding clients through various career stages — from entry-level positioning to executive advancement.