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August 31, 2022

In The Know: Career Development Report 2021-22

Roberts Career Development

We know one of the primary reasons most students choose to invest in a college education is to prepare for and achieve a career. At Roberts Wesleyan College, we prepare students for what will come next in their greater story.

Check out the most recent data below from our Office of Career Development!

Top 5 Reasons for One-On-One Student Appointments and Class Presentations

  1. Resume and Cover Letter Writing
  2. Self Assessment Results
  3. Career Development Plan Overview
  4. Employment Search
  5. Internship Support

Other reasons include interviewing advice, conducting mock interviews, receiving career counseling, learning how to network, and receiving graduate school support.

Kaycee Viator’22 (History, Spanish) said, “ I went to the Career Development Office to get some guidance on how I should write my resume and how I should conduct myself during interviews… I feel much more confident in the fact that I can ace both!

“The employees are very friendly and are willing to meet you where you’re at and guide you in the right direction in order to get you where you want to be! It’s definitely worth the visit!”

Michael McCann’22 (Adolescence and Special Education, M.Ed.) shares, “I went to their office because I needed help with my resume. I received a job a week later! I absolutely recommend their office.”

Class of 2021 Outcomes

Our career planning focuses on employability. Here are the employment rates for the Class of 2021:

  1. Employed in field of study – 98%
  2. Employed full time – 87%
  3. Employed part-time – 5%
  4. Overall employment – 95%

35% of the graduates are enrolled in graduate school and are attending the following schools:

  1. Buffalo State College
  2. Capella University
  3. Duke Divinity School
  4. Fordham University
  5. Gannon University
  6. Georgetown University
  7. Keuka College
  8. Le Moyne College
  9. Nazareth College
  10. Northeast Ohio Medical University
  11. Northeastern Seminary
  12. Norwich University
  13. Princeton University
  14. Roberts Wesleyan College
  15. SUNY Brockport
  16. SUNY Upstate Medical University
  17. Syracuse University
  18. University of Pittsburgh
  19. University of Rochester
  20. Vanderbilt University
  21. Western Governors University

Class of 2022 Outcomes

Students who obtained employment before graduation:

  1. Undergraduate – 53%
  2. Graduate – 72%

Graduates from the class of 2022 will attend the following graduate schools:

  1. Capella University
  2. Columbia University
  3. Ferris State
  4. LeMoyne College
  5. Medaille University
  6. New England Conservatory
  7. New York University
  8. Northeastern Seminary
  9. Roberts Wesleyan College
  10. San Francisco Conservatory
  11. University of Buffalo
  12. University of Georgia
  13. University of Glasgow, Scotland

Supporting students and alumni in reaching their career goals is at the center of all we do! The Office of Career Development enables this through:

  1. collaborating with our colleagues across campus to deliver quality services and integrate career preparation and competency development into the curriculum
  2. partnering with academic programs, employers, and community organizations
  3. offering a variety of resources and programs to meet the needs of students and alumni

We know how important it is for our students to achieve professional success after graduation. The Office of Career Development supports students by starting the career planning process early. At Roberts, students explore their interests, learn more about their capabilities, and transform themselves through their academic and career preparation work to get the most out of their college education.

For more information on Career Development, visit https://www.roberts.edu/student-experience/career-development/

Source: Roberts Wesleyan College Career Development Annual Report 2021-2022