News

August 9, 2024

Career Development is ALL IN to Support Students

The members of the Career Development office smiles next to their sign

Supporting students through personalized career advising and coaching is just one highlight of what the Career Development Team does for students throughout an academic year. They also host special events like the Teacher Education Career Fair and Mock Interview Night. 

A student smiles at a career fair.
 

Through intentional collaboration with on-campus partners, Career Development engaged students throughout the academic year, including:

  • New Student Orientation

  • CliftonStrengths Celebration in November 2023

  • Career Readiness Competencies are Game Changers in November 2023

  • Alumni Relations' Mocktail Mixer in the spring

  • Finals Week Study Snacks Give-a-Way in May 2024

  • Ice Cream Social (for students and the Roberts community) in June 2024

A young man smiles while holding his diploma after commencement.

By the Numbers for the 2023-2024 Academic Year

Roberts Wesleyan University class of 2023 and 2024:

  • 1249 interactions with students, Includes one-on-one appointments, class presentations, workshops, career expos / fairs, and other special events.

  • 573 unique individuals served

  • 36 presentations at classes or workshops

  • 78% of the undergraduate class of 2023 is employed full-time, 9% part-time and 34% are enrolled in graduate school

  • 93% of the graduate class of 2023 is employed full-time, 90% overall employment rate for the class of 2023

  • 91% of traditional undergraduates (class of 2023) are employed in their field of study

  • 47% accepted offers before graduation (class of 2024)

  • 34% of the class of 2023 graduates are enrolled in graduate school and 20% of the class of 2024

  • Employers, including Avon Central School District, City of Rochester, FF Thomson Health, L3 Harris, Monroe County Public Defender's Office, Rochester Regional Health, Victor Central School District, and Wegmans hired graduates. 

Northeastern Seminary Class of 2024:

  • 44 graduates, with 68% in Vocational Ministry

  • 91% survey response rate

  • Employers, including the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Elim Christian Fellowship, Kalamazoo Free Methodist Church, Rock Church San Diego, United Health Care, Xerox, and Young Life hired graduates.

Notable for this Fall

Career Development was awarded a two year NetVUE grant to develop programming as it relates to Vocation and Calling. Starting this fall, they will offer students a one credit course focusing on these ideas and incorporating NACE career competencies, career assessments, mentoring, and networking.