Newswise — New first-destination data collected by Wake Forest’s Office of Personal and Career Development shows that 98 percent of 2014 Wake Forest grads are either employed or in graduate school. Eighty-three percent of the class of 2014 shared outcomes.
"Colleges and universities have a unique opportunity to help students not only imagine possible careers but to facilitate the relationships to guide and support them in their choices. The first job after college is just one step in the journey toward a meaningful life and career," says Andy Chan, vice president of career development at Wake Forest.
As a national model for creating a college-to-career community, Wake Forest continues to look for innovative ways to improve how personal and career development services can help students connect early and effectively.
Here’s what’s new with Wake Forest’s career development program.
Speed-dating-style networking. While on-campus recruiting has declined nationwide in the last ten years, Wake Forest builds the relationships needed to attract more than 80 employers hiring across all academic majors. In a creative take on the typical career fair, an upcoming ‘STEM Slam,’ will have companies rotating to meet students rather than the other way around.
A re-designed career coaches program meets students where they are. Wake Forest career coaches offer targeted career preparation for specific academic disciplines — providing a point of contact for every student no matter what his or her major.
A University-wide, one-stop shop for student recruiting broadens opportunities across disciplines. Wake Forest’s employer relations team serves all students — providing go-to-market opportunities for all fields of study. Most universities have career offices for separate programs such as business, liberal arts, or graduate arts and sciences.
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