Student-Athletes

Get over the goal line with OPCD!

Student-athletes, balance your athletic commitments with career planning! The OPCD offers tailored workshops, 1:1 coaching, and credit-bearing courses. Discover career paths that fit your strengths, from architecture to medical sales.

Wake Forest student-athletes bring awesome skills to campus like time management, goal orientation, and teamwork. They juggle school, sports, and travel, making it tough to focus on anything else. To prep for “life after the game,” OPCD offers career development opportunities:

  • Take college-to-career courses (EDU 120, 220, 320, 360).
  • Join customized career workshops during the offseason, like Top Hat Wednesday (Football) and Extra Innings (Baseball).
  • Get 1:1 coaching in the OPCD office or athletic facilities.

Recent success stories include:

  • Helping a student-athlete explore architecture and connect with alumni.
  • Guiding a pole vaulter to secure a job in medical device sales.
  • Supporting a student-athlete in discovering a passion for counseling, leading to a graduate degree in social work.