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From exploring majors to career coaching and internships, the Career Development Center is powerhouse to career success. We provide students with a comprehensive range of career services,and support to help you prepare for the next step—and every step beyond.
Schedule an appointment with your Career Coach on Navigate
Get support with resumes, career exploration, internship searches, and more! Join a group session, stop by a drop-in, or connect with a trained student peer for guidance on your next steps.
View and RSVP for upcoming sessions or schedule a peer-to-peer appointment on Handshake
Explore career services and resources available to William Paterson University students.
Our Mission
We take a student-centered approach that emphasizes meaningful connections and a strong campus community that educates and engages all WP students.
Our mission is to ensure all students have equitable access to innovative career education grounded in best practices. We build partnerships that create opportunities and connections to support student success and enhance the social mobility of William Paterson University students and alumni.
Focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Career Development places equity, diversity, and inclusion at the forefront of our work. We are committed to ensuring that all students’ experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds are respected, recognized, and reflected in our programming and resources.
William Paterson University proudly celebrates the diversity of its campus community. Approximately 60% of students identify as students of color, and since 2015, the University has been designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), with more than 30% of students identifying as Hispanic. This diversity is central to our mission and one of the University’s core values.
