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Skills Employers Want in College Graduates
Career and Student Employment Services
… Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has identified career readiness as the attainment and demonstration of … into the workplace. The eight competencies associated with career readiness are: Career and self-development Proactively develop oneself and …
https://wmich.edu/career/students/transferableskills
Spring/Summer 2024
W Magazine
… dividends for our Broncos comes in the form of meaningful careers and fulfilled lives. ■ Sincerely, Edward Montgomery, … in nearly two dozen faculty-led projects to get career-ready before graduation. A new grant funded by the … Idlewild community (left), the Bronco Blitz Digital Career Activation Program (middle) and the Cold Case Program …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/spring-summer-2024
Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grants
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
… and integrate the University's education, research and career-preparation missions while also increasing retention … that support students in their pursuit of meaningful careers and a life well lived. Learn about the 2025 EDL … Students engaged in EDL apply classroom knowledge to career-relevant situations in real-world contexts through a …
https://wmich.edu/provost/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants
Master of International Development Administration
Political Science
… program at Western Michigan University planning to pursue careers in the public and nonprofit sectors in developing … Student Opportunities (available to U.S. citizens only) Careers Students in the Master of International Development … Administration program may want to consider these career options . Research Resources Faculty interests …
https://wmich.edu/politics/academics/mida
Build a Professional Network
Career and Student Employment Services
… networking must play an important role throughout your career. If you want to achieve professional success, you should start career networking as quickly as possible. Research If you … for before you make that critical first impression. A ttend Career Events Whether a social event is organized by your …
https://wmich.edu/career/profnetwork
Forever brown and gold: David Alpert
College of Fine Arts
… What was your favorite class at WMU? How did it shape your career and contribute to your successes? Development of … world-renowned actors, you've accomplished so much in your career. What are you most proud of? I think the thing I’m most proud of is just the fact that I’m pursuing this career. My family has been incredibly supportive, but this …
https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2016/09/forever-brown-gold-david-alpert
Bob Samples: exceeding expectations
Haworth College of Business
… Business faculty bring to the classroom, and Bob Samples’ career experience, in food marketing and sales, has … his nine years at WMU. Samples started his second career in academia after more than 30 years with Hormel Foods. He began his career with Hormel in 1981, with his biggest professional …
https://wmich.edu/business/samples2023
Celebrating first-generation students
News
… Success stories CAMP, family science alum prepares for career in bilingual childcare with El Concilio Arts … leaders First-generation sociology student prepares for career in immigration law Occupational therapy grad focused … didn't want to have that 'what-if' moment and not pursue a career in aviation. —Troy Kinnunen Explore his journey from …
https://wmich.edu/news/first-gen
Academic Programs
Geological and Environmental Sciences
… are some of the best compensated professionals around. Careers include professional and administrative roles in the … experiences that can prepare our students for successful career opportunities. We promote a supportive environment …
https://wmich.edu/geology/academics
Admissions
Admissions
… where an experience-driven education leads to a meaningful career. Western is the place where you can become your best … a degree; they saw the opportunity to pursue a meaningful career and a life well-lived. They knew that through … resume-worthy experiences that prepare them to graduate career-ready. Why choose WMU? Explore career outcomes Meet …
https://wmich.edu/admissions