Happy (almost) winter break, {{first_name | Ram}}! If you’re anything like me, you’re excited to have some time off to rest and relax, but you’ll also want to check off a couple of to-dos you didn’t get to during the busy semester. If professional development and career readiness are on that checklist, you’re in luck! I’ve curated a list of some of our best resources for break activities.

IBM SkillsBuild: Winter WonderlAInd

You made it to the end of 2025! Time to rest, recover, and refocus. While you’re sipping cocoa, take 10 minutes to upskill! Complete IBM SkillsBuild courses during winter break and submit on the AI Campus Connect mobile platform for a chance to win!

Courses include: Ethics, Chatbot, Start AI, Basketball, F1 Racing, Content Creation, L’Oreal and AI, Fantasy Football, and Tennis

Access courses and submit proof to at mobile.yourbigyear.com. Register with your University email and group code IBMFORDHAM.

RamConnect

Whether you’re hoping to network with Fordham alumni, look for experiential opportunities for the new year, or log your experiences from this year, RamConnect is the platform for you.

Forage

Want to add some experience to your resume in just a couple of hours? Forage offers over 100 Virtual Experience Programs (VEP) delivered by over 80 leading global companies. These experiences are completely free, take 6-8 hours to complete, and are self-paced. On average, a student who completes a VEP is 2x more likely to be invited to an interview, and 5x more likely to receive a job offer from their chosen organization.

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Meet with a Career Counselor

Did you know that the Career Center is open for most of the break? Except for the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, you can schedule a virtual appointment to go over your resume and cover letter, build a search strategy, or practice your interviewing skills.

Make an appointment on Handshake

Making a List (and Checking it Twice)

A quick and easy reference to guide your new year's professional development prep:

Is my resume or CV, cover letter template, and LinkedIn profile up to date?
Is my portfolio ready to share, if I need one?
Do I know when applications generally open for roles I’m interested in?
Have I started networking with professionals in my field of interest?
Have I followed up with connections I’ve already made?
Did I pre-register for the spring career fairs I want to attend?

But Wait, There’s More!

The Career Center has hundreds of resources available to meet your needs, no matter where you are in your academic or professional career. Visit our on-demand resource library anytime to discover what we have to offer!