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Alumni Association Career Resources and Discounts



GoldPASS
GoldPASS is the U of M's online database to help link students and alumni with employers, volunteer organizations and internships across the country.
  • If you have an active University Internet ID (x.500) and password, you should be able to login immediately.
  • If you do not know or remember your Internet ID or password, please contact the Helpline at 612.301.4357.
  • If your Internet ID does not allow you access to GoldPASS, call the career center at your college or school.

If you continue to have difficutly, you are welcome to contact Member Services at alumnimembership@umn.edu or 612.624.9658 (1.800.862.5867) and we will connect you with the right office.

CCE Career and Lifework Planning
Have you thought about changing careers or getting ahead in your present career, but you're not quite sure how to go about it? Will you need to go back to school, and if so, how will you pay for it?

Get the answers you're looking for at the College of Contining Education's Career and Lifework Planning services. Through individual consultations, assessments and workshops, career and lifework planning can help you discover a path to more meaningful and satisfying lifework. These resources are available to anyone interested in personal or professional development. University of Minnesota Alumni Association members receive a 20% discount on Career and Lifework Planning services.

Visit the Career and Lifework Planning web site at http://www.cce.umn.edu/career/ or call 612.624.4000 for more information.

CCE Continuing Professional Education
Earn professional certifications, update your skills and knowledge, and improve your expertise with continuing education courses, conferences, and seminars offered by the College of Continuing Education (CCE).

Alumni Association members receive a 10% discount on Continuing Professional Education programs designed to present cutting-edge research and technology, provide solutions to day-to-day problems, and advance careers.

For more information or to register, call 612.624.4000 or visit www.cce.umn.edu/professionaleducation. To receive your discount, mention your Alumni Association membership number when registering.

Grad School Test Prep Courses through CCE's Personal Enrichment Programs
Alumni Association members can receive a 10% tuition discount on Grad School Test Prep courses for GRE, GMAT or LSAT by including their membership number on their registration form. Students must still pay course or special fees. Call the Test Prep office at 612.624.4000 or visit www.cce.umn.edu/testprep/ for more information.

Alumni Association Geographic Chapters
Relocating, interviewing, or interning? Contact alumni leaders in your new location for information on the community and Alumni Association activities.

Mentor Connection
The University of Minnesota Mentor Connection is a collaboration between the University of Minnesota Alumni Association and 15 of the University's collegiate units and societies.  Help guide students in your major, career, or company.

U of M Counseling and Consulting Service
Save $50 on a Career Assessment Package through the U's Counseling and Consulting Service. Call 612.624.3323 or visit www.uccs.umn.edu for more information.

LinkedIn
Network with thousands of fellow Gophers through the University of Minnesota Alumni Association’s LinkedIn group

See an interesting and helpful compendium of resources and advice from North Texas Chapter President Harald Mallwitz here.

Other U of M Resources and More Career Links


U of M (Twin Cities) Career Services
General Career Center web site with links to each individual collegiate Career Center on campus.

U of M (Duluth) Career Services
careers.d.umn.edu

U of M (Morris) Career Center
www.morris.umn.edu/services/career

U of M (Crookston) Counseling & Career Center
http://www2.crk.umn.edu/ccs/

University of Minnesota Jobs
View current University of Minnesota employment opportunities.

U of M Libraries
Research jobs through the U of M Libraries reference page. The U of M Libraries offer thorough resources for researching careers and companies. Alumni Association members have access to two comprehensive databases full of information for researching compaines and preparing for interviews. Learn more about the Libraries Publications Online benefit here.

Insurance
Get information and rates on short-term health insurance

Other Resources
CityTownInfo Career Search
Harvey Mackay's tips for job seekers
Guide to Career Education

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