WVU Tech Career & Professional Development

Happening July 28, 2026 - Register to Attend Now!

Let's finish summer strong with this career session, Ask a Career Strategist: Building a Brand That Attracts Opportunity, brought to you by WVU Tech + Indeed Job Search Academy!

July 28 | Ask a Career Strategist: Building a Brand That Attracts Opportunity

Best for: Students and job seekers ready to turn their career history into a magnetic brand. Master the art of universal storytelling to increase your visibility across the modern job market, capture recruiter attention, and build an intentional presence that naturally pulls opportunities to you.

Time: 11:00 AM CT
Register: go.indeed.com/JSAJulyWebinars

Happening July 14, 2026 - Register to Attend Now!

Let's finish summer strong with this career session, Your Early Career Playbook: Search with Intention, Start with Confidence, brought to you by WVU Tech + Indeed Job Search Academy!

July 14 |Your Early Career Playbook: Search with Intention, Start with Confidence

Best for: Students and professionals ready to transition from the classroom (or the job hunt) into a corporate work environment. Learn how to build an intentional job search strategy, stand out to employers, and handle the major mindset shifts of your first 90 days on the job.

Time: 1:00PM CT
Register: go.indeed.com/JSAJulyWebinars

🚨 Employer Registration is Now Open!

Registration is now open for the WVU Tech Fall 2026 Job, Internship & Graduate School Fair on September 17!

Meet talented students and alumni seeking full-time careers, internships, co-op experiences, and graduate school opportunities. Whether you're hiring now or building your talent pipeline for the future, we invite your organization to join us.

Register today: https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/f90d00be-f313-4e99-bcd7-91c1f6b10942/employer_preview

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On Monday, Susan Wood, Director of WVU Tech Career & Professional Development, had the pleasure of presenting to the WVU Tech TRIO Upward Bound summer program. As always, the student participants came prepared with questions about how to dress for success and about being ready for the workplace. Thanks for including us in this incredibly impactful program!

As part of our Real World Readiness Course on Monday, we were joined by Susan Wood, Director of Career and Professional Development, who led students in a discussion on proper attire for important life events, such as job and scholarship interviews and award ceremonies. Thank you, Susan!

Looking for a fun and engaging summer opportunity for a high school student?

The Biz Blitz Boot Camp at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is happening on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the WVU Tech campus!

This hands-on experience gives students the opportunity to:

✅ Explore careers in business and entrepreneurship
✅ Build leadership and teamwork skills
✅ Experience college life on campus
✅ Participate in interactive activities and challenges
✅ Connect with WVU Tech faculty, staff, and other students

If you know a student who enjoys creativity, innovation, leadership, or problem-solving, this is a great opportunity to help them explore future career possibilities while having fun along the way.

Learn more and register here: https://www.wvutech.edu/camps/blitz

We're excited to announce an upcoming series of career webinars in June, brought to you by WVU Tech + Indeed Job Search Academy. These webinars will help Tech students and alums explore multiple aspects of the job search process in a bite-sized format.

June 3 |The Negotiation Playbook: Real Talk on What You Weren’t Taught

Best for: Students and professionals who want to feel more confident asking for what they’re worth! This session covers the "how and when" of negotiating pay, tips for getting more flexibility at work, and simple ways to beat imposter syndrome. It’s perfect for anyone ready to start advocating for the salary and lifestyle they deserve.

Time: 11:00 AM CT
Register: go.indeed.com/JSANegotiationPlaybook

Jun 18 | Indeed Bootcamp

Best for: Students and job seekers who want to learn how to get the most out of Indeed. This session will cover the tips and tricks users need to know. It will also feature a demo of Indeed’s Career Scout and the newest updates to our AI-driven tool.

Time: 11:00 AM CT
Register: go.indeed.com/IndeedBootcampJSA

June 25th | Ask a Career Strategist: How to Overcome the Modern Career Crisis

Best for: Students and job seekers ready to claim what they’re worth. In this session, we’re breaking the cycle. Built on a viral framework for individual career ownership, this workshop tackles the "how and when" of negotiating pay, securing workplace flexibility, and beating imposter syndrome for good.

Time: 11:00 AM CT
Register: go.indeed.com/AskACareerStrategistJSA

Another West Virginia University Institute of Technology Golden Bear out there making an impact on the community!

From the classroom to hands-on experience.👏

Kylie Wahl, a Business Management student at WVU Tech, is now Go Duck Media’s Marketing Intern. Through this position, Kylie will gain practical experience in graphic design, marketing strategy development, and content creation.

Congratulations Kylie! 💛💙

We are proud to see our students gaining opportunities and experiences like these!

https://www.wvutech.edu/news/2026/05/21/wvu-tech-student-gains-real-world-marketing-experience-through-internship-with-go-duck-media