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CDSE Job Programs
The Center for Career Development and Student Employment offers students and alumni the opportunity to find employment through a series of job programs. Below you will find a list of the job programs we offer. If you would like more information about the following programs send an email to cdse@hawaii.edu to request more information.
University Employment
Working at the University. There are nearly 4,000 students working on the UHM campus. CDSE can help you find the University job you've been looking for.
- Variety of positions
- Convenient on-campus locations
- Flexible hours
Non-University Employment
Working in the community. From small businesses to international corporations, CDSE allows you to connect with employers suited to your interest.
- Seasonal positions & Summer jobs
- Part-time work
- Full-time, permanent work
Cooperative Education (Co-op) / Internships
Working in your Major. The Cooperative Education and Internship programs allow you to gain practical real world experience in your major while still in school.
- Individualized career planning
- Develop a marketable job portfolio
- Network with professionals
- Put theory into practice & gain professional skills
Federal Work Study
Working in the community and university. Federal Work Study is a financial-aid based program that subsidizes a portion of college expenses by offering employ ment in career or community service positions.
- Personalized employment counseling
- High priority for job referrals
- Variety of positions on and off campus
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View the latest CDSE News and Updates and learn more about CDSE Job Programs and our various online offerings by clicking through the links below. To suggest a new quick link, send an email to cdse@hawaii.edu
Employers from NAVSEA successfully conducted a series of job interviews with students from the University of Hawaii at Manoa via webcam from their offices in California. CDSE plans to allow other non-university employers to conduct interviews over the internet via webcam.
Wondering which career direction is right for you? Whether you're a new college student on campus or a college student preparing for graduation, deciding on a career can be very difficult. To select the right career path, you must know something about yourself and how to find the right career that will best suit your goals.
View the online orientation and send us your information to begin working with Cooperative Education / Internship.
Congratulations to Marc Marquez, winner of both the state and regional Student Employee of the Year awards. Click the link to see a slideshow of the SEOTY celebration.
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University Employment
Working at the University. There are nearly 4,000 students working on the UHM campus. CDSE can help you find the University job you've been looking for.
Non-University Employment
Working in the community. From small businesses to international corporations, CDSE allows you to connect with employers suited to your interest.
Cooperative Education (Co-op) / Internships
Working in your Major. The Cooperative Education and Internship programs allow you to gain practical real world experience in your major while still in school.
Federal Work Study
Working in the community and university. Federal Work Study is a financial-aid based program that subsidizes a portion of college expenses by offering employ ment in career or community service positions.
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Still trying to decide which major is right for you? About to finish your degree and you still don't know what kind of jobs you can get with your major? Take a look at our fact sheet to learn more about your major. Learn More