Career Services

From your first portfolio to your first job, USV integrates career development into every stage of your journey.

At USV, career development isn’t an afterthought — it’s built into every stage of your education. From your first portfolio review to your first paid internship, you’ll have structured support and a dedicated coach guiding you toward your career goals.

Career Readiness

Build your portfolio in stages — First, Intermediate, and Advanced — integrated directly into your program so you’re always moving toward career goals.

Real-World Experience

Work on real projects with industry clients and access paid internships that bridge the classroom and the job market.

Faculty Guidance

Get personalized, discipline-specific portfolio reviews and critique from faculty with deep industry experience.

Career Services Coach

Partner with a dedicated coach who helps with resumes, interviews, job searches, and employer connections.

Paid Internships

Why USV internships are different: Paid, industry-connected, aligned with USV Studios.

Gain hands-on experience in your field
Earn while you learn (no unpaid work)
Build industry connections that last
Gain hands-on experience in your field
Earn while you learn (no unpaid work)
Build industry connections that last
Gain hands-on experience in your field
Earn while you learn (no unpaid work)
Build industry connections that last
Gain hands-on experience in your field
Earn while you learn (no unpaid work)
Build industry connections that last

How to apply: Eligibility (Juniors, Seniors, Alumni), portfolio, online application, interview, placement.

Partners include: DreamWorks, Activision Blizzard, Nvidia, Endless Studios, Glimpse, MindLum, Skyline Entertainment, Burgundy Suite, Swineshead Productions.

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Employer Connections

Looking to hire USV students or collaborate?

Post job listings: Send openings to careerservices@usv.edu

Request a project: Partner with USV MediaWorks for real-world creative projects

Tap into alumni talent: USV grads are working at Google, Disney, Pixar, EA, Apple, and more.

Workshops & Events

Career prep doesn’t happen in isolation — it happens in community. USV hosts ongoing workshops and fireside chats where students practice, get feedback, and connect directly with alumni and professionals.

Resume & portfolio workshops
Interview prep sessions
“Chat with a Pro” events featuring alumni and industry leaders
Resume & portfolio workshops
Interview prep sessions
“Chat with a Pro” events featuring alumni and industry leaders
Resume & portfolio workshops
Interview prep sessions
“Chat with a Pro” events featuring alumni and industry leaders
Resume & portfolio workshops
Interview prep sessions
“Chat with a Pro” events featuring alumni and industry leaders

Want to get involved?

If you’re a professional or alum interested in hosting a workshop or fireside chat, contact us at careerservices@usv.edu with your availability and presentation topic. Events are typically held Wednesdays from 12–1:30 PM (virtual options available).

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University of Silicon Valley is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1080 Marina Village Parkway Suite 500 Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001www.wscuc.org.  WSCUC is an accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. University of Silicon Valley is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. University of Silicon Valley is a private institution and is approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) in the State of California. www.bppe.ca.gov.  Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. Any question a student may have that has not been satisfactorily answered by the University may be directed to the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education. 1747 N. Market Blvd, Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95834 or PO Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA  95798-0818.  www.bppe.ca.gov(888) 370-7589 or (916) 431-6959. Fax: (916) 263-1897. University of Silicon Valley is approved/exempt for distance education in AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, ID, IL, IA, LA, ME, MO, NV, NH, ND, NJ, OH, OK, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, and WA. For important regulatory information, please visit our Disclosures Page.