Parents & Family
June ’25 News
Don’t let the summer drift away! Your student still has access to robust career resources all summer. OPCD and MRE Coaches are actively assisting with current internship and job searches, as well as planning for the Fall recruiting season. And new opportunities are posted to Handshake every day.
🚩Action: Encourage your student to get in touch – it’s never too late to explore options and get some guidance. opcd.wfu.edu
College
Don’t worry; it’s not too late for your student to find a great summer experience! The OPCD’s Summer Experience website provides a wide array of options, including internships, research, volunteering, and skill-building projects.
🚩Action: Encourage your student to explore the website and contact the OPCD for personalized guidance and support.
School of Business
Throughout the summer months, MRE Coaches are committed to supporting your student’s career development, including internships and job searches. We offer a wide range of resources for students engaged in work, classes, or planning.
🚩Action: View our detailed summer support infographic and encourage your student to contact us via email or schedule an appointment.
Job/Internship Search
Employers are actively hiring now and all summer long! Current students can access Handshake with their WFU credentials. Recently graduated students need an alumni email address and then complete the designated form for continued Handshake access. You will be able to access Handshake for new job postings, join virtual chats with employers and grad schools, and even set up one-on-one interviews with organizations!
🚩Action: Please inform your recent graduate to keep their Handshake access by ensuring the correct email setup.
Webinars
What can you do as a parent?
Parents play a critical role in their child’s college experience and their decisions for the future. However, the world of work is quite different than 30, 20 or even 10 years ago. In order to give your student sound advice, it is essential for you to understand the environment, resources and opportunities available for your student. You can play an integral role as your student navigates through their time at Wake Forest and makes plans for their future.
How can I guide my student through the college-to-career process?
You know the furniture assembly instructions that are impossible to follow especially when you have missing parts? Our Ready 7 process is not like that! We not only provide 7 achievable steps for students to follow, but also the tools and resources to complete them in order to be fully “career and life ready.” As a supporter of your student, we are providing you with a Ready 7 guide which includes language on how to help your scholar navigate the process.