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Open Enrollment Online Courses:
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Upcoming Programs & Events
Get Unstuck: The Wake Forest University Alumni Career Development Conference | Saturday, January 31, 2026, 9:00am-3:00pm | WFU Charlotte Center (registration is open!)
This inaugural conference, hosted by the WFU Alumni Personal & Career Development Center, is for any WFU alum looking for tactical job search strategies and tools, guidance on effectively navigating transitions, community and connection with the Wake Forest network, and encouragement as they seek their next steps.
Tune-Up Tuesdays in January 2026 | Virtual/Email
Tune-Up Tuesdays will be back in the new year, starting on January 6, 2026! The start of a new calendar year is a great time to update your resume with recent accomplishments! We’ll be reviewing any incoming resumes that we receive every Tuesday in the month of January. Send your resume (as a Word or Google Doc so we can edit on it directly) to alumnicareers@wfu.edu. We’ll review weekly batches of resumes that we receive by the end of the day Tuesday. Be sure to check out our Quick Guide to Resumes before sending us your document.
*Please note this offering is only for alumni who are graduates from College of Arts & Sciences programs. Grads from any School of Business program, law, med school, etc. should reach out to their respective programs for career assistance! Current WFU students should contact the OPCD.
February Coffee Chat With Alumni | Register by Friday, January 30, 2026, at 12:00pm ET | 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 Noon on Friday, January 30th. Our team will match alumni for 1:1 conversations. By Tuesday, February 3rd, 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!
It’s no surprise that employee wellbeing has an impact on work productivity and overall engagement in the workplace (Gallup). As a manager, what role should you play in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of your employees? Join the conversation with fellow Deacs as we discuss strategies and tactics around caring for the wellbeing of your colleagues, managing and communicating expectations at work, and knowing how and when to set appropriate boundaries. If you’re currently in a managerial role or aspiring to be in one, this discussion group is for you!
March Coffee Chat With Alumni | Register by Friday, February 27, 2026, at 12:00pm ET | 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 Noon on Friday, February 27th. Our team will match alumni for 1:1 conversations. By Tuesday, March 3rd, 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!
For many people, there comes a point in their career where they are itching to do something different. Many others, especially in recent months, have had a big change in their careers thrust upon them. No matter who you are, the question is: how do you navigate this career transition? Join your fellow Deacs as we discuss a video interview with career transition authority Hermania Ibarra on how to find your next stage. If you are considering a career change or currently navigating one, this discussion group is for you!
No matter your career stage, AI can be a powerful tool for career development. This webinar will show you how to use AI as a thought partner as you navigate your career needs. Join us to learn how to use specific prompts to guide your career exploration and level up your personal reflection and decision-making skills using AI! You’ll walk away with practical strategies you can apply to gain clarity, confidence, and momentum in your next career steps. Whether you’re exploring new directions or refining your current path, this session will help you make more intentional, informed choices.
April Coffee Chat With Alumni | Register by Friday, April 3, 2026, at 12:00pm ET | 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 Noon on Friday, April 3rd. Our team will match alumni for 1:1 conversations. By Tuesday, April 7th, 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!
May Coffee Chat With Alumni | Register by Friday, May 1, 2026, at 12:00pm ET | 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 Noon on Friday, May 1st. Our team will match alumni for 1:1 conversations. By Tuesday, May 5th, 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)
Wake Forest Executive Education | Upcoming Open Enrollment and Certificate Programs
Be the first to know and stay in the loop on upcoming professional development opportunities! Join the mailing list and connect on LinkedIn.
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).
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.
