Author: Kim Kufahl

The Shocker Career Accelerator will be closed from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 to host the annual Fine Arts Career Mixer. Students are encouraged to attend the event, which runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Attendees can enter the event through the second-floor skywalk at McKnight Art Center. Don’t miss this chance to help your students network and explore their career paths.

The Shocker Career Accelerator is excited to announce that this year’s Career Connection Root Beer Kegger, held Aug. 28, was a remarkable success. 1,205 Wichita State students joined the fun, and the event also welcomed 41 employers.

Shocker Career Accelerator wants to thank the employers, students, outstanding faculty support and the entire campus community for coming together and making this event a success.

Do you lack the resources to provide students with experiences that employers value? Wichita State is excited to announce the State of Kansas Applied Learning Funds are now open for applications. This game-changer will supercharge WSU student success and boost the Kansas economy.

Here’s why you should be excited:

• Empower your students: These funds can help you directly integrate cutting-edge work-based learning experiences into your curriculum. Imagine your students gaining invaluable, real-world skills while tackling meaningful projects. They’ll graduate job-ready and with a competitive edge.
• Fuel the Kansas economy: Equipping graduates with the skills businesses desperately need directly contributes to a stronger Kansas talent pipeline. These funds can help you bridge the gap between theory and practice, ensuring our graduates are ready to hit the ground running and make a lasting impact.
• Ignite student engagement: Let’s face it, learning by doing is where it’s at. Applied learning experiences are engaging and hands-on, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real time. Our students will be motivated, inspired and eager to succeed.

Who can apply? WSU colleges and departments are invited to submit proposals. Special attention will be given to programs traditionally lacking access to paid applied learning opportunities.

What are the funding priorities?

• Areas of greatest need: These funds are designed to level the playing field. Proposals that address areas with limited access to paid applied learning experiences will be prioritized.
• Academic alignment: The work-based experience needs to seamlessly connect with your academic program, ensuring students are building valuable bridges between theory and practice.
• Data-driven approach: The ability to collect data on your program’s effectiveness is crucial. This helps us ensure these funds have a lasting positive impact on student success.

The Shocker Career Accelerator will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28. During this time, the Shocker Career Accelerator encourages students to join the Career Connection Root Beer Kegger from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the East Hubbard Hall Lawn.

Shocker Central is now live for students. Faculty and staff access will be available soon — stay tuned for more details. In the meantime, help spread the word by sharing the exciting news with your students.

Shocker Central is your gateway to on-campus employment, internships and full-time career opportunities. Connect with the Shocker Career Accelerator, register for career fairs and events, and much more.

With Shocker Central, you can:

• Receive daily or weekly updates with new opportunities tailored to your preferences
• Access the latest schedule of workshops, career fairs and events
• Manage your resumes, cover letters and other application documents
• Schedule appointments with Career Coaches
• Search and apply for job postings

Unlock your potential at wichita.12twenty.com.

• Click on “Log in with your Shocker Central SSO”
• Log in with your myWSUID@wichita.edu and password
• Join the Shocker Central Platform and sign up
• Complete the “Please tell us a little bit about yourself…” section

Need additional help? If you have questions or need more information about Shocker Central, call the Shocker Career Accelerator at 316-978-3688 or email SCA@wichita.edu.

Shocker Career Accelerator invites offices, departments and colleges to attend the On-Campus Job Fair from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 14 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center for an opportunity to hire talented student employees for the 2024-25 academic year.

By joining the fair, you can showcase your available student assistant and graduate assistant positions to Wichita State students. Register before Aug. 9.

For questions or more information, contact Lori Godderz at 316-978-6568 or lori.godderz@wichita.edu.

The Shocker Career Accelerator has shared its annual report for the 2022-23 academic year.

Here are a few things the report highlights:

• Launched the new Career Ready Journey
• Curated 131 learning experiences
• Equipped 865 students for career success with professional attire
• Facilitated 1,770 career ready appointments
• Connected 3,340 students at career fairs and events
• Reviewed 7,692 documents
• Empowered 8,219 students in applied learning
• Supported the submission of 55,185 applications through Handshake

The Shocker Career Accelerator is excited to announce that it will host the Fairmount College Career Fair Thursday, Feb. 15. In preparation for the career fair, note that the office will be temporarily closed from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the day of the fair.

Shocker Career Accelerator invites students to take part in this opportunity, which will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 15 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. The event is a fantastic chance for students to engage and network with over 30 employers.

The Shocker Career Accelerator is pleased to welcome Julie Sanders as its new employer relations account manager. In this role, Julie will identify and cultivate relationships with organizations across sectors, bridging the gap between businesses in alignment with the university’s overall mission and vision and focusing on the workforce needs of the many industries in Wichita and nationally.

One crucial element in her role will be collaborating with WSU’s internal departments to align students with applied learning opportunities. She connects entities with the appropriate resources and facilitates workforce solutions for partnered employers.

The Shocker Career Accelerator will be closed from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 for a staff retreat.