Career Development Program
University Open/Classes in Session on Labor Day
Monday, September 2, 2024
Grad School 101: Application Basics for Law and Med School
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
This is a virtual session presented by the Assistant Director of Scholarship Administration and Recruitment at the University of Wisconsin Law School This session will cover application basics, followed up with some time for Q&A. If you are considering Law School, Medical School, or just want to start gathering your information, this is a great opportunity. Don't miss it! This event is open to all students and alumni. For more information, Please contact Allice Jones at 757-455-3107 or ajones@vwu.edu.
VWU Graduate & Professional School Fair
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
The Virginia Wesleyan University Graduate & Professional School Fair is a 1-day event giving students, alumni and graduate school program representatives an opportunity to connect and share information. Virginia Wesleyan University (VWU) students and alumni from a variety of majors who are actively applying to graduate programs, exploring the idea of attending in the future, and those who are working now to become competitive candidates when they do apply, are welcome to attend this event.
Graduate Program Representatives should register in Handshake or contact Alice Jones (ajones@vwu.edu) for more information. https://vwu.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/50086/student_preview?token=jLFp2QZZ-PLGUxhza1lFU6unK2xPz5DLLzzRcbNWRtKDRnIEZ-nSnw
Education Expo & Networking Event
Thursday, October 24, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Virginia Wesleyan’s Career Development Program will host this Education Networking Event. This is a smaller event, focused on introducing opportunities in the field of education. Even if you don’t plan to teach in a traditional classroom setting, a career in education might be the right opportunity for you.
Careers in education can include education administration, school counseling, or even social work, and recreation Join us to learn more about full-time, and part-time opportunities in the field of education. This fair is open to all students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Employers interested in participating must register through Handshake. Contact Alice Jones, Director of Career Development for more information (ajones@vwu.edu)
Careers in Arts, Humanities & Social Science Expo & Networking Event
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Virginia Wesleyan’s Career Development Program will host this Careers in Arts, Humanities & Social Science Expo & Networking Event. This is a smaller event focused on introducing career, internship and volunteer opportunities to students in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
Join us to learn more about full-time and part-time opportunities with employers who have a need for students who are creative, interested in public service, or helping others. This fair is open to all students, alumni, faculty, and staff Employers interested in participating must register through Handshake. Contact Alice Jones, Director of Career Development for more information (ajones@vwu.edu)
STEM & Health Careers Expo and Networking Event
Thursday, November 7, 2024 @ 11:30 pm - 12:30 pm
Virginia Wesleyan’s Career Development Program will host this STEM and Health Careers Expo and Networking Event. This is a smaller event, focused on introducing career, internship and volunteer opportunities to students and alumni interested in STEM and Health Careers.
Join us to learn more about full-time and part-time opportunities with employers who have a need for students who are creative, interested in Computers, Information Technology, Mathematics, Environmental and Medical Sciences, and Healthcare. This fair is open to all students, alumni, faculty and staff. Employers interested in participating must register through Handshake. Contact Alice Jones, Director of Career Development for more information (ajones@vwu.edu)