Shocker Career Accelerator

316-978-3688 • wichita.edu/career

Do you think a student's major is the ONLY factor that determines their job choices?

Career-ready journey

  • Self-assess
  • Explore & connect
  • Communicate your value
  • Find your fit

Learn more at wichita.edu/CRJourney

Need to know

Does your student:

  • Have an idea of their career interests, things they might like to do?
    • Working with people
    • Working with their hands
    • Traveling
  • Know what subjects interest them?
  • Know how to describe themselves and their personality type?
  • Know what careers they can do with their major?
  • Know the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to get into a certain career?
  • We can help
    • PathwayU Assessment
    • Career Exploration Appointment
    • Career Events - Networking & Informational Interviews
  • Career-ready skills
    • Self assess
    • Explore & connect

Get started on your journey today!

PathwayU is a FREE self-guided career assessment tool that helps you navigate a personalized career exploration process.

On PathwayU Students can:

  • Take 4 assessments to learn more about career interests, personality, values, and workplace preferences.
  • Connect their assessment results to career and major matches.
  • Research and learn more about possible career matches.

Get started today at wichita.PathwayU.com

Do you think a student's major will determine their career path?

Need to experience

Does your student:

  • Know professionals or employers in the career or industry they are interested in?
  • Have a part-time job or internship?
  • Know how to describe their skills and experiences in writing?
  • Know how to describe their strengths and weaknesses?
  • Have a resume or LinkedIn profile?
  • We can help
    • Career Coaching Appointments: Job Search Appointments, Resume Building & Review Appointments, Mock Interview Appointment, LinkedIn Optimization Appointment
    • Career Fairs & Employer-Hosted Events
    • Shocker Central
  • Career-ready skills
    • Explore & Connect
    • Communicate your value

Career events

We host many events throughout the school year and each of these are an opportunity for students to explore and connect with employers in their field of study.
Even if a student isn't searching for a job or internships right now – these events are great ways to learn what's out there and what to expect when the time is right to search for a job.

Industry Connections at WSU

Here are just a few of the industry partners that WSU works with. And you will notice that the names of some of these partners on buildings here on campus. That is intentional, We want students to be able to go to class, walk across campus and go work for an industry partner in the same day. It is an experience that is unique to WSU and something we are really proud of here.

  • Airbus
  • NIAR
  • Koch
  • NetApp
  • Deloitte
  • Spirit AeroSystems
  • Fidelity Bank
  • Wichita Public Schools
  • Poet
  • NASA
  • Cargill
  • Boeing
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas
  • Textron Aviation

Academic Year 2024-25

Students participated in 12,328 Applied Learning experiences, including both paid and unpaid positions.

Students earned approximately $39.2 million

Student stories

wichita.edu/hero

Do you think a student will only have 1 career in their life?

Ready to ACT

Career ready skills:

  • Self-assess
  • Find your fit

We can help:

  • Job Search Appointment
  • Mock Interview Appointment
  • Career Fairs & Employer-Hosted Events

Prepping the professional

  • JCPenney Suit-up Event: Show your WSU ID and receive up to 40% off select professional dress apparel
  • Career Closet: Visit our Career Closet to pick out one suit or any combination of top, bottom, shoes and accessories
  • Professional Photos: Get your Professional Photo taken

How can you help your student?

  • Remain open and receptive to ideas and possibilities.
  • Encourage them to explore different courses, clubs, and work experiences to learn more about their strengths, interests, and what excites them.
  • Remember, choosing a major is not equal to choosing a career. Many paths can lead to the same destination.
  • Encourage them to visit us!

Connect with us

Students can schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with us!
Email SCA@wichita.edu
Call 316-978-3688
Online at wichita.edu/shockercentral

Find us in Marcus Welcome Center, Suite 139
Visit us online at wichita.edu/career

Check out our Career Events at wichita.edu/careerevents