What’s Next
Upcoming Programs & Events:
September Coffee Chat with Alumni | Register by 12:00 PM, August 28, 2026 | 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, August 28th.
- Our team will match alumni for 1:1 conversations.
- By Tuesday, September 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!
The start of a new academic year is a great time to update your resume with new accomplishments! We’ll be reviewing any incoming resumes that we receive every Tuesday in the month of September.
How can you participate? Send your resume (as a Word or Google Doc so we can edit on it directly) to . We’ll review weekly batches of resumes that we receive by the end of the day Tuesday. Be sure to review our Resume Quick Guide and make updates to your content and resume formatting 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.
In a 2026 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center with working parents, one respondent said: “I’m supposed to work like I don’t have kids and supposed to parent like I don’t have a job.” The demands of working parents is greater than ever before, especially with blurred boundaries for those who work in remote or hybrid job roles. While the flexibility can be great, it also presents challenges.
Join us for our next alumni discussion group on Tuesday, September 15, from 9-10am ET on Zoom where we’ll share challenges with work-life balance, talk about strategies to help manage family and work, and identify opportunities and changes needed to ease the burden of balancing life as a working parent. And bonus: You’ll build your network and connect with fellow Deacs in similar life and work stages! Space is limited.
Behind every thriving campus are the dedicated staff, administrators, and professionals who drive higher education forward. Join fellow Wake Forest alumni for a virtual Industry Chat designed to refuel your passion, share insights, and expand your Deacon network.
In this interactive session, you’ll connect with peers, break into small groups to discuss key industry challenges, and participate in a networking activity where you will bring a current challenge, brag about a recent win, and borrow an actionable takeaway. Leave energized with ideas and lasting professional connections!
October Coffee Chat with Alumni | Register by 12:00 PM, October 2, 2026 | 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, October 2nd.
- Our team will match alumni for 1:1 conversations.
- By Tuesday, October 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!
We know that the importance of networking cannot be understated, especially in its necessity for making your next career move and/or job searching. But what do you do with your hard-won network when you’re not actively searching for a new role?
Join us for this webinar where we will talk through realistic strategies for keeping your network warm in the long run, so that when you need it again, it’s ready.
Don’t squander your connections — nurture them!
Are you looking for proven ways to stand out at work and position yourself for a promotion? Navigating career growth can be challenging, especially in today’s evolving job market. But with the right approach, you can demonstrate your value, gain visibility, and take control of your professional trajectory.
In this webinar, Certified Career Coach and national career expert Hallie Crawford will teach you:
✔ 10 actionable strategies to enhance your impact and position yourself for promotion
✔ How to recognize the right timing to ask for a promotion, even in uncertain times
✔ Alternative ways to advance your career if a promotion isn’t immediately available
Don’t leave your career growth to chance! Join us to learn practical steps to elevate your career and set yourself apart in 2026-2027.
November Coffee Chat with Alumni | Register by 12:00 PM, October 30, 2026 | 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, October 30th.
- Our team will match alumni for 1:1 conversations.
- By Tuesday, November 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!
Open Enrollment Online Courses:
Due to a recent security incident experienced by Canvas Instructure, the free platform which hosts our online courses is currently unavailable and our courses are inaccessible. We are currently exploring other platforms and options for offering these in the future. Stay tuned for more information.
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.
