Career and Workforce Development Center

Career and Workforce Development provides students and alumni with tools and resources for a successful career journey.

The office supports career exploration, professional training, and industry specific skills providing a competitive edge in a global economy.

Services include: coaching, interview preparation, job and internship search techniques, networking tips, and hiring trends.

Discovering You: Explore Majors and Careers

Self-discovery allows for exploration that shapes future goals. Connect to a career path that aligns with skills, interests, values, and personality traits.

Focus2 Career

Guides users through a reliable, intuitive career & education decision making model.

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Career Readiness

Eight competencies to prepare for successful entry into the workforce.

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Create Powerful Application Materials

Searching for a job or internship? Schedule an appointment to stand out from other candidates.

Resume

Resumes are an essential document that accompany any application. Schedule an appointment to learn more.

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Cover Letter

Paint a picture of accomplishments in past roles and experiences while enticing employers with prospective results.

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Interviewing

Employers know who has practiced & who has not. Schedule an appointment to learn how to communicate experiences, skills, interests, and value to employers.

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Internships & Interviewing

Skills are unique and applicable across industries. Learn how to identify these skills and convey them to employers.

Internship

Gain first-hand experience, network with professionals, and make an informed career decisions.

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Graduate School

Schedule an appointment to review graduate program application requirements.

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Networking

LinkedIn is utilized by over 58 million companies and caters to the needs of over 830 million members worldwide. Schedule an appointment to develop a quality profile and network with professionals in the field.

Additional Resources

Employers: Want to share opportunities or resources with Students? Learn More
Alumni: Looking to get involved or serve as a Mentor? Learn More
Faculty and Staff: Need to request a classroom presentation or discuss career-based supports? Learn More

Parents and Families Support

Parents and families play an integral role in the career development journey. For many students, career goals are a direct reflection of familial values and experiences. Parents and family members also serve as an important source of information, advice, and networking contacts. The most valuable things that parents and families can do to support their student with career planning are to listen, be open to new ideas, and be nonjudgmental.

How Can Families Become Involved?

ESU Career / Academic Awareness
Internships
Mentorships
Volunteer Opportunities

The Career Development Process

Step 1 - Exploration

Self Knowledge & Self Awareness

Take Self-assessment to know yourself better.
Explore areas of interest and careers

Step 2 - Preparation

Develop a Career Plan

Strengthen your skills
Prepare your career tools

Step 3 - Opportunities

Educational & Occupational Exploration

Gain insight into the field of careers and career options
Apply classroom learning to career options and fields

Step 4 - Advancement

First Destination Success

Job Searching/Graduate School
Postgraduate academic path

Contact Us

Campus Address

University Center, 2nd Floor
(570) 422-3219

Director of Career & Workforce Development

Breanna Betarie
bbetarie@esu.edu
(570) 422-3045

Career and Workforce Development Center

Career and Workforce Development provides students and alumni with tools and resources for a successful career journey.

Workforce Development

Discovering You: Explore Majors and Careers

Focus2 Career

Career Readiness