Monday, November 03, 2025, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Access to Career Pathways Program
Access to Career Pathways Program
Breaking Barriers, Building Futures
Career development drives social mobility, and access should not depend on circumstance. No matter your background, this space is here to help you build confidence and turn lived experiences into strengths. Whether you’re identifying values-aligned employers or navigating personal, academic, or financial barriers, you’ll find support here.
Join the Community by logging in to Handshake, hovering over your profile, selecting ‘Career Interests,’ and selecting "Community: Access to Career Pathways".
Upcoming Events & Programs:
Friday, November 07, 2025, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Career Resources
This community connects students to practical resources that support their career goals. These include the Professional Career Closet for access to professional attire, Career Portrait Lounges offering free professional headshots, and mentoring programs that foster guidance and connection. Each resource is designed to help students show up confidently and take the next step in their career journey.
"I feel increasingly confident in my ability to enter the workforce."
Fore Odufalu, Computer Science
Drop-in Advising - Access to Career Pathways
Our Career Pathways Specialists are traveling across campus to meet you where you're at! Join drop-in advising hours for affirming support with resume and cover letter reviews, LinkedIn profiles, career exploration, and more. All students are welcome—start your career journey with us today!
Asian American Cultural Center
Advisor: Paolo Miyashiro Bedoya
When: 9/25, 10/16, 11/12 | 4 pm - 6 pm
Location: 49 Joyce Kilmer Avenue, Piscataway, NJ 08852
Center for Latino Arts & Culture
Advisor: Paolo Miyashiro Bedoya
When: 9/23, 10/9, 11/13 | 3 pm - 5 pm
Location: 172 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Center for Social Justice Education & LGBT Communities
Advisor: Paolo Miyashiro Bedoya
When: 10/2 | 2 pm - 4 pm
10/30, 11/20 | 4 pm - 6 pm
Location: 17 Bartlett St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Graduate Students (Doctoral and Masters)
Advisor: Rudrani Gangopadhyay, Ph.D
When: 9/9, 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16 | 4 pm - 6 pm
Location: Virtual (email rudrani.g@rutgers.edu for the Zoom link)
Lucy Stone Hall (Room A232)
Advisor: Christine Anderson, Ed.D.
When: 10/9, 10/23, 10/30, 11/13, 11/20, 12/11 | 1 pm - 3 pm
Location: 54 Joyce Kilmer Ave, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Paul Robeson Cultural Center
Advisor: Paolo Miyashiro Bedoya
When: 9/24, 10/22, 11/19 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: 600 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Veteran's House
Advisor: Stacey Kohler, Ed.D.
When: 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/5, 11/26, 12/10 | 11 am - 1 pm
Location: 14 Lafayette Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Rutgers Global - International Students & Scholar Services
Advisor: Yiwei Zhang, Ed.D.
When: 10/3, 10/17, 10/31, 11/21, 12/12 | 1 pm - 3 pm
Location: 180 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Your Access to Career Pathways Team
You're backed by an entire team—not just a single individual. Career Pathways Specialists (career advisors) partner with industry connectors, and others to guide you every step of the way. Career Pathways Strategists are also available for 1:1 career advising appointments. Meet the group supporting your career journey.
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Access Liaisons
Partnerships and collaborations are at the core of our work. Our network of Access Liaisons provide holistic support to students who may face financial, academic, or personal barriers to success. These spaces provide opportunities for students to explore their interests and expand their networks beyond the classroom. Check out our Access Liaisons and learn more about ways to engage across campus.
Access to Career Pathways Advisory Board
This community’s advisory board—made up of faculty, staff, students, and employers—guides initiatives that strengthen connections and prepare students for life after Rutgers.