Ritchie undergraduate and graduate students take advantage of a wide variety of opportunities for hands-on, experiential learning and interdisciplinary collaboration. Students enter the workforce with excellent career prospects, and Denver’s thriving technology communities allow for our students to find their ideal career right here in Colorado. Career & Professional Development is here to support you as you discover your path, seek out meaningful experiences and internships, and take your next step after DU.

 

Drop-In Hours with STEM Career Advisors

College-specific drop-in hours happen every Wednesday from 3-4 PM (MST). Join via Zoom to get immediate support. Schedules will be updated here each quarter.

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Popular Industries for Ritchie Students

Students graduating from the Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science have skills that can apply to a wide array of industries. Common areas of employment include aerospace, energy, environmental & outdoors industry, biomedical, science & research, robotics, gaming, technology, information technology, engineering & startups.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Job Searching

There are lots of ways that AI can be useful in your career development and preparing your job or internship application materials. When used thoughtfully and ethically, AI can help you brainstorm new ideas, proofread your writing, and identify missing …

By Mary Michael Hawkins
Mary Michael Hawkins Senior Director, Student Career Development
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11 Ways to Prevent Executive Burnout When You’re Juggling Meetings, Ops & Strategy

You’ve built your career on drive and impressive results. 

But if you’re starting to feel disconnected from work due to nonstop meetings, messages, and strategic decisions, you’re not alone. 

According to DDI’s Global Leadership Forecast 2025, CEO burnout and executive …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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8 resume hacks that will get you noticed by applicant tracking systems

Most students and recent grads know they need a strong resume to land interviews. What many don’t realize is that their first “reader” won’t be a recruiter or hiring manager—it will be a piece of software. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Career & Professional Development Contact & Location

Phone
303.871.2150
Address

Burwell Center for Career Achievement
2190 E. Asbury Avenue
Denver, CO 80210

Career & Professional Development Hours

Monday 8:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm
Friday 8:00am-4:30pm