Faculty & Staff
A Partnership in Career Readiness
At WGU, we recognize that ensuring career readiness and successful outcomes for our learners is a shared responsibility. Career & Professional Development (CPD) is just one of many spaces where career conversations happen, and we deeply value your partnership and commitment to supporting career development. Together, we can better serve every student one-by-one. We thank you for achieving together, as we help every WGU learner on their pathway to opportunity.
About Us
WGU Career & Professional Development facilitates connection services to create pathways of opportunity for our learners.
What We Do
Our focus is on providing scalable resources that promote career advancement and mobility for our students. Our team consists of Employer Relations, Career Education & Advising, and Strategy & Innovation.
Faculty and staff play a pivotal role in shaping students’ career pathways, especially when advising on career options and job or internship opportunities. Research, such as the National Alumni Career Mobility survey (NACM), highlights that faculty engagement can significantly influence student career outcomes.
76%
alumni reported that faculty members played a significant role in their career readiness. This highlights the impact of faculty in guiding students toward successful career paths and opportunities.
73%
alumni who indicated having a mentor among their faculty were more likely to feel prepared for their careers and reported higher levels of career satisfaction and engagement.
65%
alumni who had regular conversations with faculty about career options were more likely to secure internships during their studies.
2023 National Alumni Career Mobility (NACM) Survey
Become a Career Champion
Expanding Access One-by-One
To ensure that every WGU learner has access to vital career knowledge and resources, CPD has launched the Career Champion Program. The goal is to empower faculty and staff to become career advocates and champions, enabling them to better support learners in navigating their career journeys, making informed decisions, and achieving their professional goals.
- Resources & Support: Gain access to a wealth of resources, including articles, workshops, and tools designed to support our WGU learners in growing and navigating through critical career milestones in their career journey.
- Networking Opportunities: Join a network of like-minded professionals from various schools and departments, providing you with valuable opportunities to expand your connections, collaborate, and grow within the WGU community.
- Leadership Development: As a Career Champion, you’ll be empowered to bring your newfound knowledge back to your team, department, or school, where you can share best practices and foster a culture of career development.
- Impactful Mentorship: Make a meaningful difference in students’ lives by mentoring them through Career Milestones, guiding them in aligning their academic pursuits with their career aspirations, and helping them achieve their professional goals.
Helpful Resources
Community of Care Sharepoint
Here you can find more information on Career Champions, calendar of events, and helpful career conversation guides.
This site is for WGU Faculty and Staff only.
Request Faculty/Staff
Handshake Demo Account
Staff & Faculty who work with students and/or alumni can create a demo student account to receive career-related updates, view which employers are recruiting WGU talent, and share opportunities with students and alumni.