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Career Readiness

We empower CAHS students to confidently navigate their career journeys by developing and applying NACE’s Career Readiness Competencies through guidance, experiential learning, and meaningful connections that prepare them to adapt, lead, and make a positive impact in a diverse, evolving workforce.

Career Readiness Services

Your professional journey is unique, and the CAHS Career Readiness Team is here to help you navigate it with confidence.

Whether you are building momentum through experiential learning, refining your career goals, or practicing for a big interview, our comprehensive services are tailored to you. We offer personalized career planning, expert resume assistance, and innovative resources that prepare you to confidently step into the workforce.

To ensure you graduate truly market-ready, our coaching is built around the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. These foundational standards help you actively develop and apply the core professional skills that employers actively seek.

By intentionally developing these competencies during your time at WVU, you will build the essential professional skills that employers value most, preparing you to adapt, lead, and make a positive impact anywhere you go.

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Discover Your Path

Not entirely sure what's next? Start your journey by uncovering your natural talents, exploring potential careers, and finding out how to earn academic credit while mapping your future.

Build Your Toolkit

Transform your academic experiences into a standout resume. Dive into our workshops and practice tools to refine your professional presence and prove you are ready for the market.

Connect & Launch

Take the leap into your professional future. Access the digital platforms and in-person networking events you need to find internships, land jobs, or apply to the perfect graduate program.

Career Development Tools and Tech

Templates, guides, tools, and other resources built to help you build your career.

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Major and Career Exploration Resources

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Job and Internship Search Tools

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Resume, Cover Letter, and Interview Help

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Experiential Learning

Gain industry knowledge through hands-on experiences.

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Internships and Shadowing

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Become A Teacher

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Career Success Stories

Discover inspiring success stories from our students and alumni, highlighting their career journeys and professional achievements.


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Celebrating The Class of 2026

Monday, May 11, 2026

The College of Applied Human Sciences will celebrate commencement on Sunday, May 17, at 9 a.m. at the WVU Hope Coliseum. Here is a look at several graduates from the college who will earn their degrees this spring.

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Grove finds her calling in child life

Sunday, May 03, 2026

Paige Grove came to WVU partly because of how welcoming the campus felt on visits, and partly because her mother is an alumna. She found her direction in Youth and Family Sciences, with a focus on child life, a healthcare specialty centered on supporting children and families through serious medical experiences. Hands-on time at WVU Medicine Golisano Children's Hospital put that training into practice and pointed her toward a master's degree in child life at the University of Georgia this fall.

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Waugh uses Sports Leadership degree to chart a course in esports

Saturday, May 02, 2026

Ethan Waugh grew up in Morgantown, which made choosing WVU easy. What took more thought, though, was figuring out how to turn his passion for esports into a career. The Sport Leadership program gave him that framework, and he further molded his path with minors in Esports Management and Strategic Social Media. While completing his degree fully online, Waugh worked full-time at a sports complex and competed on the WVU Esports team, making multiple NACE playoff runs along the way. He graduates this spring with his sights set on a full-time role in esports operations.

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Lifelong Mountaineer Miller earns dual degrees in physical education

Friday, May 01, 2026

Noah Miller grew up surrounded by the gold and blue. His father has worked for WVU Medicine since before Miller was born, so choosing WVU felt less like a decision and more like a given. What wasn't predetermined was his path once he arrived. Miller started in exercise physiology before finding his footing in physical education, ultimately earning both a bachelor's degree in Physical Education and Kinesiology and a master's in Physical Education Teacher Education. Along the way, he logged more than 1,000 hours of hands-on teaching experience and was named the SHAPE America Major of the Year.

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