Career Discovery Groups (CDGs)
Who
Should Participate in the Career Discovery Group (CDG) Program?
What Are the Components of a Career Discovery Group? Why Should You Participate in the CDG Program? CDG Areas of Emphasis DISCOVER FOR YOURSELF Contact Us Click Here to download our brochure (PDF) |
What Are the Components of a Career Discovery Group?1) Your mentor will help you adjust to campus and focus your interests by guiding you through two special seminars (fall and spring) and the Career Discovery Seminar (winter).
With
your mentor at your side, you will meet professionals and
alumni from throughout California during field trips and
special events like “career speed dating.”
MEETS GENERAL EDUCATION (GE) REQUIREMENTS!
2) Guided exploration with special seminars
throughout your first year (required for all
participants).
FALL:
Positioning Yourself for Success at
UC Davis and Beyond (SAS 098) (1 unit, 1 hour/week).
Explore how campus resources enhance your academic
success and your career path. Begin career explorations
with professionals and alumni and get recommendations
for guided exploration through general education
(GE) courses in our unique Science and Society Program.
WINTER: The Career Discovery Seminar (SAS 5) (3 units, 2 hours lecture and 1 hour of discussion/week). MEETS GE REQUIREMENTS. Experts from the Internship and Career Center and your mentor will teach you how to succeed in the work place and connect to a rewarding career path. Career assessments will help you discover more about yourself and decision making skills. Discussions will focus on careers in your area of interest OR in the Exploratory emphasis help you narrow your interests and career options. SPRING: Entering the Professional World (SAS 098)(1 unit, 1 hour/week). Your mentor will help you continue exploring careers with professionals and alumni through field trips and face-to-face meetings |