What’s Next
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.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Get Connected: Using LinkedIn & Wake Network | Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 12:00 – 12:15pm ET on Zoom
One of the most common questions we get from Wake Forest alumni is “how do I get connected with fellow alumni?” Whether you’re hoping to build your network for a job search, mentorship, or career growth and development, the Wake Forest network is strong and vast. Having a mutual connection – like being alums of the same university – is the perfect starting point for initiating new relationships and asking people you don’t know for a conversation.
Join us for Part 1 of 2 in this mini lunch and learn series where we’ll be teaching you how to find and connect with Wake alumni on both LinkedIn and Wake Network.
Know the Wake Forest network is strong but not sure where to start building professional relationships? We’ve got tools for you!
Navigating cold outreach can feel daunting, but the Alumni Career Adviser program offers the perfect platform to find warm, meaningful connections. Join us for Part 2 of 2 in this this mini lunch and learn series where we’ll walk you through how to utilize the Alumni Career Advisers, share tips for successful 1:1 outreach, and highlight other useful networking programs on offer.
Whether you are looking to update your resume or have an eye toward a future move that would require new skills, knowing where to start can feel tricky. Luckily, there is an AI tool that can help with that!
Join us for a short lunch & learn as we walk through NotebookLM — what it is, how it works, and how you can use it for thinking through your resume and career development.
Graduating with a degree and no clear plan? You’re not alone. This session is for young alumni who don’t know what to do with their major, feel the pressure of competing in an AI-driven job market, and want a real strategy for standing out. We’ll cover how to make sense of your degree, identify the skills you already have, and what actually works when it comes to networking and applying.
You’ll leave with a simple framework for exploring your options and concrete next steps you can take this week.
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!
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!
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!
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.
