Grad Grow Learning Opportunities

The Washington, DC-based Association for Women in Science (AWIS), the largest multi-disciplinary organization for women in STEM, provides undergraduate and graduate students with professional development and leadership opportunities.

Hosted by the Center for the Advancement of Women's Leadership, this video features Herminia Ibarra, Professor of Organizational Behavior at INSEAD Business School. Here, Ibarra explores the importance of networks, debunks common misconceptions about networks, and offers strategies for building effective networks. In particular, Ibarra emphasizes the value of networks for women in the workforce, as effective networks can facilitate career advancement.

CareerEd's Career Communities is a team of career coaches who are embedded in student communities and connect with students in appointments and meetups to help them explore career paths, identify and apply for opportunities, and cultivate personalized networks that shape their professional journey.  

The Stanford Alumni Association's Career Connections website offers valuable resources for students and alumni to support their professional growth. Explore ways to connect with the Stanford alumni network, access curated career resources suitable for all career stages, and discover upcoming career events. Whether you're seeking guidance, looking to offer support, or aiming to learn new skills, Career Connections equips you with the resources you need to thrive.

Many Stanford courses welcome graduate students from a variety of departments and programs. This list of current courses from Explore Courses appears to align with Grad Grow's Career Development competency and to be of interest to grad students broadly. Explore the list to find courses of interest to you and be sure to note any restrictions or pre-requisites.

With multiple events held throughout the year (the largest being the Fall Career Fair), Career Education, Stanford's career center, brings many employers to campus to allow opportunities for career exploration, networking, and finding employment. No matter what stage of your career you are in, check out the career fairs events (listed on Handshake, Stanford login required) to see who's coming to campus that might interest you. Be sure to check frequently throughout the year or sign up for email alerts to keep up to date!