Career Development
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.
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
Get Connected
We are excited to launch the WFU Sustainability Career Network, a new 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.
Career Preparation Events
The Office of Sustainability hosts events throughout the year to help prepare students for careers in sustainability 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.
| Event | Time of Year | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| Homecoming Open House | Early Fall Semester | All alumni interested in or affiliated with sustainability at WFU, current students, faculty, & staff |
| Sustainability & Social Impact Careers Workshop | Mid-Fall Semester | Current students |
| Sustainability Alumni Career Panel | Early Spring Semester | Current students |
| Compensation 101 Workshop | TBD | Current students |
| Virtual Group Networking | TBD | Alumni interested in or working in a sustainability-related field, current students |
Latest News & Events
- 2025 Sustainability Alumni Career Panel
A panel of five Wake Forest graduates will share their career journeys with students at our 5th annual Sustainability […] - Congratulations, Class of 2024 Interns!
As we celebrate all Wake Forest graduates this spring, we want to give special recognition to the Sustainability Intern Class of 2024. Entering […]
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.
