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Article ItemAdvisor embeds Career Readiness Toolkit into biological systems engineering curriculum , article
An initiative led by Priscilla Baker is putting Career and Professional Development’s toolkit into core engineering courses to help students prepare for their professional careers.
Date: Aug 08, 2025 -
Article ItemStudents and supervisors recognized for their achievements in experiential learning programs , article
Career and Professional Development honored these 13 students and supervisors for their achievements as part of its experiential learning programs: Cooperative Education and Internship Program, Campus InternEXP, and iGROW@VirginiaTech.
Date: May 21, 2024 -
Article ItemCareer and Professional Development receives grant to advance career outcomes intelligence at Virginia Tech , article
The funding from the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia will help the university collect and analyze data about how work-based learning experiences like internships lead to positive career outcomes for graduates.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
Article ItemCareer and Professional Development awarded $100,000 grant to expand work-based learning opportunities , article
The grant from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia will make paid internships more widely available, removing some of the barriers for students with financial need.
Date: Mar 04, 2024 -
Article ItemMatthew Paul Cowley named executive director of Career and Professional Development , article
Cowley plans to build on Career and Professional Development’s strong foundation while aligning its services, programs, and resources to prepare students for success in a dynamic and ever-changing workforce. He also is committed to advancing internal and external strategic partnerships that create more equitable access to opportunity and support the growing talent needs of the New River Valley and Virginia.
Date: Oct 10, 2023 -
Article ItemCareer and Professional Development advisor wins national recognition , article
Carol Robinson expertly guides students into health professions or postgraduate training — and her dedication earned her the 2023 Undergraduate Advisor of the Year from the national Health Professional Student Association.
Date: Oct 03, 2023