Career & Professional Development Institute
The goal of the Career and Professional Development Institute (CPDI) is to provide both individual and programmatic services to students from their freshman year to senior year. These services help students develop their professional identity, which can lead to full-time, career-focused employment upon graduation.
How to Access CPDI's Services
Sign in to your CCNY Career Connections account to schedule an appointment. You can also visit our Email Request Page to request a resume or cover letter critique via email.
Stop by CPID's office (160 Convent Avenue, NAC 1/116) to take advantage of the following services:
- Resume and cover letter critiques/writing
- Job and internship search strategies
- Interview preparation
- Major exploration and career decision-making
- Graduate school application reviews
- And much more!
CCNY Career Connections
CPDI is contacted by employers who are interested in hiring CCNY students. Every full-time, part-time, internship, and volunteer opportunity is posted in CCNY Career Connections. Approved employers also visit CCNY Career Connections to search for students with the right skills and experience for their job openings and may contact students directly. We strongly recommend uploading an approved resume to your CCNY Career Connections profile.
The Career and Professional Development Institute has a Jobs and Internships Board available for students, recent grads, and alumni called CCNY Career Connections.
Here’s how to sign in and apply for jobs/internships:
- Visit the website: www.ccny.cuny.edu/cpdi
- Click on “CCNY Career Connections”
- If you are a first-time user, click the “Forgot Password” link
- Enter your full Citymail email address as your username. A “Password Reset Request” link will be sent to your Citymail account
- Click the link in the email to create your new password
- Sign in to view and complete your account profile
- Click on the “Search Jobs/Internships” tab to view all available opportunities
Note: You must upload your resume and have it approved in order to apply for jobs or internships.
Instructions to Schedule an Appointment with a Career Coach in CPDI:
- Visit the website: www.ccny.cuny.edu/cpdi
- Click on “CCNY Career Connections." SIGN IN to access your account. (Your email is your Citymail address. If you’ve forgotten your password or never set one up, click "Forgot Password")
- Once logged in, select the tab "Calendar/Schedule Appointment"
- Click on "Counseling Appt."
- Select "Request New Appointment"
- Choose your assigned counselor and click "Check Availability"
- Select your desired appointment time, complete the form, and then click "Submit Request”
Students can participate in one or more of the following programs:
- Explorer Program: Choosing a major is the first step in developing your career path. Join the Explorer Program to help you decide on the right major for your future.
- CPDI Internship Program: Employers today are looking for students with experience. The best way to gain that experience is through an internship, and CPDI can help connect you with valuable opportunities.
- CPDI Senior Recruitment Program: Let CPDI assist you in finding career-focused job opportunities to help launch your career after graduation. This program is also open to recent alumni.
- Senior Experience: A hands-on program designed to prepare you for the job market, with personalized support to guide you through your final year.
Additionally, students can attend workshops, search CCNY Career Connections for job and internship opportunities, access valuable career information on our website, attend employer on-campus events, and schedule an appointment with a career counselor to discuss their personal career goals.
Last Updated: 01/22/2025 11:04