Explore careers that create meaningful impact in the lives of children, youth, families, and communities during this
hybrid Career Trek featuring an off-site visit to CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services and an in-person/virtual
session with Children Beyond Our Borders. Students will travel to the Interface Youth Shelter in Gainesville for a
workplace tour and interactive career exploration activities before returning to campus for a networking and career
discussion with Children Beyond Our Borders, which will also be streamed via Zoom.
What You’ll Do:
Guided tour of the Interface Youth Shelter
Career panel featuring nonprofit and human services professionals
Interactive skills-based stations (e.g., Case management, behavior modification skills and motivational
interviewing, creating an elevator pitch, and more!)
Networking opportunities with employers and UF student volunteers
Exposure to counseling, outreach, case management, youth development, and nonprofit leadership careers
Why Participate:
Experience a real workplace environment
Explore multiple career paths in one day
Build connections with professionals
Gain insight into careers that impact communities
Learn about internships, volunteer opportunities, and future employment pathways
What’s included?
Transportation to and from the CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services site visit
Light refreshments
Access to the Children Beyond Our Borders session, offered both in person at the Career Connections Center and
virtually via Zoom
Open to: UF students from all majors, especially those interested in Psychology, Education, Counseling, Family, Youth
& Community Sciences, Sociology, Criminology, and Marketing