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Upcoming Programs & Events
March Coffee Chat with Alumni | Register by Thursday, February 27th, 2025 to participate! | Virtual
Whether you’re hoping to build your network professionally or just take a few minutes to meet someone new, sign up for these 1:1 alumni conversations!
Here’s how it works: Register by the end of the day on Thursday, February 27th. Our team will match alumni for 1:1 conversations. On Tuesday, March 4th, we’ll connect each conversation pair with a short introductory email. Each conversation pair will work to find a time to meet that works for you both. It’s that easy. Plan to chat for 30-minutes, maybe over coffee or a quick bite to eat!
Alumni Webinar: Laid Off, Now What | Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | 12:00-12:30pm ET | Zoom
Have you recently been laid off or are you concerned you might be? This is a stressful situation and it’s hard to know how to handle it effectively. In this live Q&A session, Certified Career Coach Hallie Crawford will discuss what you can do to build your resilience and use this time effectively to find a great new job that fits you well.
DC Alumni Career Transition Workshop(s) | Wake Washington Center (in-person event) | Register for one of these offerings: Thursday, March 13, 6:00-8:00pm OR Friday, March 14, 12:00-2:00pm
DC Deacs, come join the Alumni Personal & Career Development Center and the Wake Washington Center to talk about career transitions and next steps! We’ll discuss and identify your transferable skills and how to market them, do a deep dive on professional resumes with tailored feedback, and talk tips and strategies for networking and navigating a successful job search. This will be in person at the Wake Washington Center and food will be provided. This workshop is intended for all ages and stages of career – everyone is welcome!
Please note that both workshops will cover the same content in an effort to provide day/time options. Only register for one of these two workshop offerings!
If you’ve been out of the workforce to care for children or a family member, it can feel like a huge decision to go back to work. Do you want to pursue the same career path you were on prior to your time away or do you want to pivot into a new career industry/role? What skills and experiences did you gain during your break from work and how can you use them to your benefit? Are there any gaps or skills you need to develop? Let’s talk about it!
April Coffee Chat with Alumni | Register by Friday, March 28th, 2025 to participate! | Virtual
Whether you’re hoping to build your network professionally or just take a few minutes to meet someone new, sign up for these 1:1 alumni conversations!
Here’s how it works: Register by the end of the day on Friday, March 28th. Our team will match alumni for 1:1 conversations. On Tuesday, April 1st, we’ll connect each conversation pair with a short introductory email. Each conversation pair will work to find a time to meet that works for you both. It’s that easy. Plan to chat for 30-minutes, maybe over coffee or a quick bite to eat!
Feeling unfulfilled in your job or regretting a career move? You’re not alone—but you can find something better. In this webinar, Certified Career Coach Hallie Crawford will help you gain clarity, overcome obstacles, and design a career that truly fits you.
Trying to find or land a solid, professional part-time job role in your desired career industry can feel like trying to spot a unicorn (it’s difficult or maybe even impossible!). Perhaps you’re wanting to reduce your work hours or dip your toe back into the working world after a career break and a flexible, part-time role would be best for you. How do you go about finding these types of positions? Who in your network could help you? Let’s talk about it!
May Coffee Chat with Alumni | Register by Friday, May 2nd, 2025 to participate! | Virtual
Whether you’re hoping to build your network professionally or just take a few minutes to meet someone new, sign up for these 1:1 alumni conversations!
Here’s how it works: Register by the end of the day on Friday, May 2nd. Our team will match alumni for 1:1 conversations. On Tuesday, May 6th, we’ll connect each conversation pair with a short introductory email. Each conversation pair will work to find a time to meet that works for you both. It’s that easy. Plan to chat for 30-minutes, maybe over coffee or a quick bite to eat!
Additional Programs & Events for Alumni (presented by our colleagues in the School of Business, School of Professional Studies, and Continuing Studies)
Navigating the Network | March 4 | Noon – 12:30 p.m. ET | Virtual
Career Clinic: Managing Imposter Syndrome | March 27 | Noon – 12:45 p.m. ET | Virtual
Wake Forest Executive Education | Upcoming Open Enrollment and Certificate Programs
Wake Forest Executive Education helps leaders build the confidence and skills needed to address strategic and tactical business challenges evident in today’s global business environment. When attending one of the open enrollment or certificate programs, you will have the opportunity to engage with program participants from a variety of organizations and industry sectors.
Wake Forest Lifelong Learning Programs (Ongoing)
The Lifelong Learning program offers short personal enrichment courses taught by Wake Forest University faculty and community experts. Courses are non-credit and open to adult learners regardless of age or prior education. Courses are offered in both daytime and evening at the Brookstown campus unless otherwise noted (with some courses offered online). Check out the 3 in-person courses being offered in Summer 2023!
We believe in skill development. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge to feel confident and the tools to be successful. Start with our LEARN Wake Forest Alumni Career Development Model.
