#OwnIt

Welcome back, ’Canes and a big welcome to our newest ’Canes! We hope you enjoyed your summer. The Toppel Insider is your weekly e-newsletter packed with career events, job and internship opportunities, tips, and resources to help you make the most of everything the Toppel Career Center has to offer.

As we kick off a new academic year, we’re excited to share our theme – #OwnIt. This year, we want to inspire you to take charge of your career journey, whether that means seizing new opportunities, taking initiative, or stepping boldly into your future.

#OwnIt is a call to action to define your direction, pursue your goals with intention, and embrace the journey ahead with confidence and purpose. So we hope you #OwnIt this semester and beyond!

Aug. 21	Virtual Miami Law Sunset Session @ 6:30 PM
Aug. 25	The Power of Connections: Networking & Mentorship for Pre-Med Students @ 1 PM
Sep. 7	JCPenney Suit-Up Event @ 4 PM
Sep. 18	BreakThru Career Mixer @ 4 PM
Sep. 24	Job & Internship Expo / Grad School Fair @ 11 AM

Discover What we Have to Offer!

Not sure how to kick off your career journey? The Toppel Career Center is here to guide you! Think of us as your one-stop hub for all things career development at the U.

From polishing your resume and sharpening your interview skills to landing that dream internship – we’re here to support you every step of the way. Start exploring our website and connect with us early.

There you’ll find:

A wide range of helpful resources
Insights into career paths and opportunities
Tips for building hands-on experience
And so much more!

Taking advantage of these tools now will set you up for long-term success in your future career.

What is Handshake?

Haven’t activated your Handshake account yet? Handshake is your go-to career platform for finding internships, jobs, and events that match your goals – think of it as a student-focused version of LinkedIn!

Since it’s built with students in mind, every opportunity is tailored to help you gain experience, grow your skills, and take the next step in your career journey. Plus, with the Handshake app, you can access everything anytime, anywhere – right from your phone.

Don’t wait – activate your Handshake account and download the app today to start discovering the possibilities waiting for you!

Check Out Our Career Fairs

A new semester means new opportunities! Stay ahead by checking out the career fairs happening this fall – each one is a great chance to explore different industries, meet employers, and take the next step in your career journey.

This semester, we’re excited to host:

BreakThru Career Mixer – Sep 18
Accounting Career Fair – Sep 19
Job & Internship Expo – Sep 24
Engineering Career Day – Sep 25
Healthcare Career Fair – Oct 8

If any of these events catch your interest, be sure to register through Handshake and visit our career fairs page to learn more about what we offer year-round. We can’t wait to see you there!

Internship Opportunities

Job Postings

JCPenney Suit-Up Event

Toppel Spotlight

Advocacy & Outreach Intern
SAVE

EPC Administrative Intern
Infinity Global

Data Entry and Analysis Internship
Concise Capital

Fall 2025 Enterprise Management Internship
Enterprise Mobility

International Trade Specialist
Interamerican Alliance

Grant Writer Intern
Workplace Dynamics

Intern
Cloud Nine Nonprofit Advisors, LLC

Transportation Engineering Internship
Brindley Pieters & Associates, Inc.

Digital Banking Intern
Tropical Financial Credit Union

Public Health Laboratory Internship
Association of Public Health Laboratories

Suggest an Internship

Fall 2025 Enterprise Management Internship - Kendall, FL
Enterprise Mobility

Digitization Project Manager
Procter & Gamble (P&G)

Marketing and Communications Coordinator
AYON Studio Architecture . Preservation, P.C.

WLRN Executive Producer
Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Sr. Financial Analyst
NBCUniversal

Human Resources Coordinator
Partner Facility Solutions

Software Developer
Epic

Art Consultant
Wendover Art Group

Assistant Public Health Engineer
County of Rockland Department of Personnel

Research Coordinator - Marine Ecology
Alaska SeaLife Center

Need professional attire without breaking the bank? Join us for this year’s JCPenney Suit-Up event, brought to you by the Toppel Career Center!

With some of our major career events coming up, this is the perfect chance to upgrade your wardrobe. Visit the Dadeland Mall JCPenney on Sunday, September 7th from 4–7 PM and enjoy exclusive discounts on a wide selection of professional clothing such as suits, dress shirts, dresses, skirts, shoes, and more.

Need a lift? Toppel has you covered! We'll be offering Lyft codes that will take you to and from campus for the event. Just RSVP on Handshake to get the code.

Whether you’re preparing for a career fair or simply want to add polished, affordable pieces to your closet, don’t miss out. Register on Handshake today and take advantage of these savings!

Christine Lara

Career Coach

Meet Christine Lara, a senior majoring in biomedical engineering with a concentration in biomaterials and tissue and minoring in philosophy. Christine is an active member of the Biomedical Engineering Society and the Association of Commuter Students.

Christine is ready to #OwnIt by starting her search for full-time roles with confidence, leveraging her past internship experiences, and proudly sharing the impact she’s made on projects. She’s excited to network intentionally and present her skills and accomplishments with pride.

She hopes that this mix of confidence and technical expertise will help her secure a full-time position before graduation.

Piece of Advice:

“You haven’t succeeded enough to make it but also haven’t failed enough to quit.”

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