Alumni Career Design Fellowship
30 day online program to find a more fulfilling career that fits you
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Clarity + direction
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Define what you want
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Discover exciting options
Begins October 1
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Fits your busy schedule
- 5 hrs/wk commitment
"I found a career I now love thanks to the Fellowship!"
What's next for your career? Let's make a plan.
University of Maryland Alumni Association is working with the career design experts at Mission Collaborative to bring you the clarity and confidence you need to create a fulfilling career.
Whether you’re early, mid, or late-career, the Fellowship provides the structure and accountability you need to make the breakthrough progress you’ve been struggling to achieve on your own, while fitting into your busy schedule.
Perfect for you if you're:
Wanting more balance, growth, or impact from your career
Feeling bored, burned out, under-appreciated, or not using your strengths at work
Wondering how your skills and experience translate to other career paths
Transitioning to a new phase of life and want to reinvent your career
We'll guide you through a proven process
based on the principles of Design Thinking
Get clarity
Understand your strengths, skills, and values
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Discover options
Identify exciting career paths that fit you better
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Pick the best path
Learn better ways to research and evaluate your options
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What you'll experience
The Fellowship is a peer-learning program; you'll work with fellow alumni who "get you" and want to help you thrive!
Assignments that fit your schedule
Spend about 2.5 hrs/wk learning career design principles, exploring career resources, and completing insightful exercises.
Weekly team working sessions
Fellow alumni give you new perspectives and actionable feedback. Choose from: Weds at Noon ET, Weds at 7pm ET, or Thurs at 9pm ET.
Weekly calls with your assigned partner
Go deeper and have more breakthroughs with your Accountability Partner. Schedule calls at times that work for both of you.
Activate and grow your network
Crowdsource ideas, resources, and connections from your supporters, fellow alumni, and the broader Fellowship network.
Get started today
The Fellowship begins October 1. Compare to 1:1 career coaching ($2,000+)
Early Enrollment
Enroll by September 10
$249
SAVE $50
Regular Enrollment
September 11 - September 26
$299
Alumni Association members save $50!
Not a member yet? Join today
BEST VALUE
Member - Early
Enroll by September 10
$199
SAVE $100
Member - Regular
September 11 - September 26
$249
SAVE $50
Money Back Guarantee
We’re confident you’ll love it. There’s really no risk in joining!
Going through financial hardship? Apply for a partial scholarship
What past participants say:
EARLY CAREER
Kiara
Moved to a better fit company
“This experience was more than well worth it, especially for busy professionals. You’ll get superb resources, top-notch career ideas, and insight that will set you on a promising path towards your next career move.”
MID CAREER
Laura
Software sales to educator
“I had already wasted a ton of time trying to change careers on my own with no actual progress and a lot of fear. The Fellowship helped me understand what I want and how to get it, and the community is priceless.”
LATE CAREER
Scott
Lawyer to small business owner
“The course platforms were easy to use, flexible, and the whole program fit into my busy schedule. I even developed a detailed action plan that I used immediately to pursue new career opportunities.”
FAQs
Ready to create a more fulfilling career?