Career Development
The Office of Sustainability hosts events throughout the year to help students lead careers with impact and equip them with the tools needed to take their next best step. Some of these events allow students the unique opportunity to connect with WFU alumni in a variety of relevant fields.
Career Prep Events
| Event | Audience |
|---|---|
| Sustainability & Social Impact Careers Workshop* | Current students |
| Sustainability Alumni Career Panel** | Current students |
| Virtual Group Networking | Alumni interested in or working in a sustainability-related field, current students |
*Hosted with the Office of Civic and Community Engagement (OCCE)
** Hosted with the Office of Personal and Career Development (OPCD).
Latest News & Programs
- Five Former Deacs Share Their Paths at the 5th Annual Sustainability Alumni Career Panel
In line with Wake Forest’s mission to be a catalyst for good in society, the Office of Sustainability invited five alumni to remind […] - 2025 Sustainability Alumni Career Panel
A panel of five Wake Forest graduates will share their career journeys with students at our 5th annual Sustainability […]
Once a Deac, Always a Deac.
Oh the Places You’ll Go
Our alumni are trailblazers in their respective fields. Building upon the foundation they lay at Wake Forest, graduates leave campus ready to embark on an impactful career journey that embraces a Pro Humanitate ethos.
Get Connected
All Deacs are invited to join our WFU Sustainability Career Network, a program aimed at connecting alumni with one another and with current students in the name of networking and mentorship. Please complete the short form below to indicate your interest in participating. This form should only take a few minutes to complete.
Keep the Connections Going
Alumni Stories
Restoration Ecologist and Researcher
Environmental Protection Specialist, FEMA
NOAA Climate Adaptation Sea Grant Fellow
Wildlife Biologist and Herpetologist
Special Advisor, U.S. EPA
Head of Strategic Partnerships, Tesla
On the Job Hunt? Check out these resources.
Job Boards
These are just a few of the many job boards that students have found helpful. We encourage you to explore others and let us know which you find most helpful.
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Office of Personal and Career Development
The Office of Personal and Career Development is committed to empowering every Wake Forest student to flourish in work and life. Through career coaching, events, workshops, courses, career treks, fairs, self-assessments, and much more, the OPCD seeks to make sure every Wake Forest student has the tools, resources, information, and most of all, a partner to navigate the college-to-career transition.
If you’re seeking help reviewing your resumé, preparing for a big interview, or getting started with networking, the OPCD is your go-to resource.
We recommend checking out their website to access the many resources available to you.