Professional Development

The College of Health and Human Sciences is committed to assisting students in preparing for their future careers.

We encourage you to explore the many ways you can grow personally and professionally during your time here at Kansas State University to enhance your resume.

Career Development Events

Fall 2025 Career Development Events

Each semester, we host a variety of Career Development events for our students to help prepare them for the professional workplace. Both undergraduate and graduate students of all majors are encouraged to attend these events.

Health Networking Night – Tuesday, September 9 | 5:30 – 7 p.m. | K-State Student Union, Main Ballroom

The Health Networking Night event, hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Health and Human Sciences, will give students the opportunity to build professional relationships with a variety of health employers throughout the area.

This event is for anyone who is thinking about careers in a range of areas, including physical therapy clinics, family medicine or specialty clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, EMS, public health departments, fitness centers, and volunteer organizations.

Helping Professions Networking Night – Tuesday, September 30 | 5:30 – 7 p.m. | K-State Student Union, Main Ballroom

The Helping Professions Networking Night, hosted by the College of Health and Human Sciences and the College of Arts and Sciences, will give students the opportunity to build professional relationships with a variety of helping professions employers throughout the area. This event is for anyone who is thinking about careers in a range of fields, including but not limited to social services, social work, mental health, community engagement, youth organizations, social justice organizations, criminal justice system and family advocacy.

Career Closet Pop-Up Event – Tuesday, October 21 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Justin Hall Hoffman Lounge

The Career Closet is a free resource on campus for students to obtain business attire from a wide selection of clothing donated by K-State faculty, staff and alumni. The Career Closet will be set-up in Justin Hall to make it easy for students to grab professional clothing in between classes to help prepare for future interviews and careers.

HHS Etiquette Dinner – Tuesday, November 4 | 5:30 – 7 p.m. | Student Union Bluemont Room

Learn the in’s and out’s of dinner etiquette! Students will be served a multiple course meal while going over what is appropriate and what is inappropriate in a formal dinner setting. This event is free to all students within the College of Health and Human Sciences, but space is limited. Preference will be given to juniors, seniors and graduate students within HHS. Registration coming soon!

Questions about Career Development events? Please reach out to Dana Parker.

Career Center

The Career Center staff are available to assist you with resume development, interview skills, job search, or other career-related topics. Our college’s liaison can be found in Justin Hall once a week for drop-in career advising.

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Career Development Resources

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Internship Information

Many of our degree programs recommend an internship experience as part of your academic experience. We recommend meeting with your academic advisor for more information; you can also visit the Career Center.

Professional Mentoring

The College of Health and Human Sciences' professional mentoring program provides students with the opportunity to learn from highly successful and experienced professionals by forging long-lasting, professional relationships. These individuals are alumni and friends of K-State who volunteer their time to help students prepare professionally and succeed in their chosen career.