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.
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.
Explore the NACE Career Readiness CompetenciesGet personalized, year-round guidance on career exploration, resumes, and interview prep; in-person or remotely.
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.
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.
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.
Templates, guides, tools, and other resources built to help you build your career.
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Thursday, June 04, 2026
Like a lot of kids growing up, Gabriel Ray loved sports. He played basketball and track at Parkersburg High and loved competing in something that matters.
Read More: Ray slides passion for sports into esports to launch career
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.
Read More: Celebrating The Class of 2026
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.
Read More: Grove finds her calling in child life
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.
Read More: Waugh uses Sports Leadership degree to chart a course in esports
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