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Curricular Practical Training (CPT): Complete Guide for F1 Students

aster Curricular Practical Training (CPT) – the first off-campus work authorization available to F1 international students. This comprehensive guide explains how CPT enhances your education through practical training that either fulfills degree requirements or earns academic credit.

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Why Every International Student Should Work On-Campus

Learn the critical 20-hour work limit during academic sessions, full-time opportunities during breaks, and why on-campus jobs are the easiest work authorization for international students.

Discover how these positions build transferable skills, expand your professional network, and create future opportunities …

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A Deep Dive into H-1B Sponsorship

This blog post was co-authored by Aaron Blumberg, Partner & Attorney at Fragomen, and Michael Moore, Associate at Fragomen. The H-1B visa is the most common U.S. work visa. Not surprisingly, there is a lot of information out there about …

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UIC OT Program Preview Sessions

✨ Thinking about joining UIC’s E-OTD program for Fall 2026? This is your chance to get an inside look!

Meet faculty, connect with current OT students, and learn what life in the program is really like. 💬🎓

Join us for a Program …

By Claire Martino
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DREAM Summer Program Applications OPEN

Dream Big with Medical Physics!
The 10-week DREAM Program welcomes undergraduates from diverse backgrounds to explore medical physics through research, mentorship & outreach. 💫
Apply by Feb 9, 2026, for Summer 2026! 🔗 https://ow.ly/5fBz50XcnYj

By Claire Martino
Claire Martino
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Career Resources

International Students: Employment Overview, Eligibility and Processes

United States Citizenship & Immigration Services – Includes information about working in the United States including eligibility, application process, period of …

Internship & Job Links for International Business

Are you majoring in International Business or interested in working across cultures, borders, and global markets? Careers in international business …

GoinGlobal’s H-1B Database: A Game Changer for International Students

International students often face unique challenges when searching for job opportunities, especially when it comes to securing work visas. GoinGlobal’s

Summer research/internship programs that accept International Applicants

Finding an internship or research opportunities can be frustrated for international students. Check out our top programs that are friendly …

Research Experiences for Undergraduate Students (REUs)

Research Experiences for Undergraduate Students or REUs for short are some of the most competitive in the nation and are …

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Skill Building Courses

Nano Tips for Navigating Bias and Stereotypes as an Asian American Professional with Diana YK Chan

Taught by Diana YK Chan
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this course, Diana…

Understanding and Supporting Muslim Colleagues at Work

Taught by Maha Elgenaidi
In this course, learn how to support Muslim colleagues to foster inclusion and combat discrimination. Maha Elgenaidi, founder and executive…

Hiring and Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Taught by Tiffany Jameson
Neurodiversity is an important part of DEI efforts, but how can you recruit and support neurodivergent talent, or even build…

Managing Unconscious Bias at Work with Madison Butler

Taught by Madison Butler
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in seconds. In this course, Madison Butler…

Addressing Hate Speech in the Workplace

Taught by Nika White
Today’s organizational leaders need to consider the impact of language in the everyday workplace. This is even more important when…

Empower, Engage, Elevate: Operationalizing Your ERG for Lasting Change

Taught by Illianna Acosta
When you step into a role in an employee resource group (ERG), you play a role in shaping the culture…

Achieving Employee Resource Group Excellence

Taught by genConnectU
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Building a New Leadership Ladder: Support Women on the Rise (Book Bite)

Taught by Next Big Idea Club
Is the glass ceiling breaking—or is it just getting higher? Even as more women break through the glass ceiling, reaching…

Nano Tips for Checking Your Bias: Becoming a People Advocate with Madison Butler

Taught by Madison Butler
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, discover…

Advancing Women of Color: Go from the First and Few to the Many

Taught by Deepa Purushothaman
Women of color are leaving the workforce at heightened rates, and the usual strategies for advancement can set women up…

Nano Tips for Identifying and Overcoming Unconscious Bias in the Workplace with Desiree Coleman-Fry

Taught by Desiree Coleman-Fry
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In these video tips,…

Develop, Grow, Launch, and Support Your ERG

Taught by Dereca Blackmon
Diversity and inclusion initiatives are on the rise in organizations around the globe. But now that programs and plans are…

Creating Community within Your Employee Resource Group

Taught by Farzana Nayani
Employee resource groups—more commonly known as ERGs—have become an integral part of how organizations address employees’ needs and drive long-term…

Autism in the Workplace

Taught by Nicole Seaward
One in 44 people in the world is on the autistic spectrum. That translates to over 89 million people on…

Disability Readiness for Leaders and Managers

Taught by Tarena Shanaberger
As a manager, you play a key role in ensuring that everyone, including people with disabilities, can contribute fully to…

Unconscious Bias (with Audio Descriptions)

Taught by Stacey Gordon
To some degree, we are all biased. Our experiences shape who we are, and our dimensions of diversity—race, ethnicity, gender,…

Menopause in the Workplace: A Guide to Supporting Your Colleagues

Taught by genConnectU
Menopause is a human condition that affects most of us in one way or another. Fifty percent of the world’s…

Speaking Up for Yourself and Underrepresented Groups

Taught by Jessica Chen
Are you at a point in your career where you’ve realized that putting your head down, doing the work, and…

Foundations of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Taught by Dereca Blackmon
The world of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) can be both empowering and overwhelming at times. How can someone…

Recognizing Ageism to Be More Inclusive

Taught by Tracey Gendron
Ageism affects how we perceive people both older and younger than ourselves as well as how we perceive ourselves. In…

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