This course is designed to equip graduate students in genetics with the necessary skills, knowledge, resources, and connections to effectively transition into and excel in their post-graduate career paths.

Mentorship, professional development, and a strong network are essential components of a successful career journey, and that's precisely what this course aims to provide. By providing personalized career workshops and trainee-led mentoring relationships, this course aims to enhance trainees' career development, networking abilities, and self-confidence, ultimately facilitating their successful transition into a wide range of professional opportunities outside of academia.

Lectures will focus on developing the skills necessary to: consider and prioritize career path options, set career goals, develop a professional network, and thrive in a mentoring relationship. Assignments will be practical applications of these skills.