Professional Site Visits

Improving Career Vision

Professional site visits provided through P2SCS are designed to expand students' understanding of what a career in technology can look like. These experiences are intentionally curated to expose students to a wide range of roles in the computing sector—from software development and cybersecurity to UX design and data analytics.

Demystifying Industry Pathways

For many students, especially those who are first-generation college attendees or from underrepresented groups, the path from college to industry can feel uncertain or inaccessible. Site visits reduce this ambiguity by allowing students to tour real workplaces, engage with professionals, and understand the day-to-day realities of technical careers. These experiences help clarify how course content translates to industry practices and workplace expectations.

Representation Matters

A critical feature of site visits is intentional exposure to diverse professionals. Students meet with engineers, designers, and project managers who reflect the diversity of the P2SCS cohorts. Seeing successful professionals who share similar backgrounds helps students envision themselves in those roles and bolsters their career self-efficacy.

Building Social Capital

Site visits also serve to build social capital by giving students the opportunity to ask questions, network, and begin forming an understanding of workplace culture. These experiences often leave lasting impressions, creating motivational anchors for students as they continue their degree programs.