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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.

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Career Readiness Services

Unlock your full potential with personalized career planning and exploration, expert resume assistance, and customized interview practice. Our comprehensive services are designed to equip you with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in your professional journey.

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Your career journey starts here. Schedule an appointment with a CAHS Career Readiness team member to get personalized guidance on career exploration, resume writing, interview preparation, and more.

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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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Hardway's passion for education shines through at WVU

Monday, November 17, 2025

It seems like Emma Hardway has known two things for about as long as she can remember: She's always wanted to be a Mountaineer, and she's always wanted to be a teacher. Her passion for the profession remains strong, and the sentiment that it's a prerequisite has been enforced by her residency experience and her mentor teachers. She's looking forward to a career where she will continue to educate the next generation, both in West Virginia, but also abroad as well. 

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WVU students earn top abstract honors at Association for Applied Sport Psychology Conference

Monday, November 03, 2025

Two West Virginia University students earned top student abstract awards at the 40th Annual Association for Applied Sport Psychology Conference, held in Montreal, Canada.

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Forget dives into research and leadership in psychology of sport and performance at WVU

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Despite being in just his second year on campus, Aidan Forget is already a junior and has immersed himself in research in his field of study: sport, exercise, and performance psychology. The Wheeling, W.Va., native joined research projects as a freshman and is now looking to lead his own study on resilience in NCAA golfers. He's taken an active role in the Sport and Exercise Psychology Club in an effort to be at the top of his field as he pursues a career consulting, research, and teaching.

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Fitzgerald's family influence guides her path in sport management

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Lauren Fitzgerald, a senior from Fanwood, N.J., grew up surrounded by sports through her father’s career and her brother’s interest in the field. That exposure sparked her own passion for sport management, which she has since built on through hands-on experiences at WVU. From her experience with the New Jersey Jackals to her internship with WVU Athletics in Operations and Facilities, she has turned her family’s influence into a foundation for her own career path.

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