2026 Faculty and Staff Symposium

Partners with Purpose: Elevating the Value of the UF Degree Through the Career Ecosystem

• Date: April 24, 2026
• Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Location: J. Wayne Reitz Union, Grand Ballroom, University of Florida

The University of Florida career ecosystem provides students with transformative experiences that drive academic growth, skill development, and lifelong success. By blending academic excellence with real-world application, we amplify the value of a UF degree. This year’s Faculty & Staff Career Symposium highlights how faculty and staff champion career readiness as a core part of their role and identity that supports the student experience. Together, we ensure every UF graduate enters the global community prepared for work, citizenship, and life.

Through enriching presentations and discussions, participants will:

• Understand how career learning transforms the UF student experience

•  Learn practical ways to transform and integrate career readiness into your role to strengthen post-graduation success.

• Discover innovative strategies to embed industry trends, work-based learning, and skill development to ensure students gain both credentials and confidence for tomorrow’s workforce.

• Connect with industry leaders and like-minded peers who are ready to advance their own professional development and amplify the UF degree.