Career Summit

By Mary Smith

Register today for the 2nd Annual ODU Career Summit: The Value of Partnerships on Wednesday, May 8th from 9:00am-3:30pm at Webb University Center. The ODU Career Summit, hosted by Career Development Services, is a one-day mini conference that allows recruiters and ODU faculty and staff to interact, learn, connect, and engage with one another. Now, more than ever, it is critical for higher education and the workforce to align as we prepare students for life after graduation through meaningful experiences both on campus and beyond. This conference addresses critical topics impacting college recruitment and career development and fosters engagement with the premier institution of the Hampton Roads area. This year’s theme is The Value of Partnerships. The conference will feature various sessions to help our employers leverage ODU as a vital source for their talent pipeline and help our faculty/staff effectively support their students’ career aspirations. Visit our webpage to find see more details on the planned sessions and the registration links.

Federal Work Study (FWS) Internship Program – Coming Fall 2024!

By Lisa Moser

Hire student interns using Federal Work Study funds! Career Development Services was awarded a Transforming Federal Work Study (FWS) grant from the State Council for Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) in May 2023 for Implementation Planning to investigate what is needed to make FWS positions more internship-like. The charge was set to create and advance a sustainable, university-based internship program at ODU that utilizes FWS funding to compensate students. The Steering Committee has been meeting over the past year to establish the foundation of on-campus FWS internships. As we secure the next stage of grant monies, we plan to carry out a two-year pilot of FWS internship-like experiences in the fall. Pre-pilot forums have been scheduled in April to learn more about the program requirements and how to apply to request a FWS Internship position. These lunch and learn-style workshops for faculty and staff will explain the onboarding process and their roles as FWS Intern Program supervisors and mentors to the FWS Interns. Register to attend one of these pre-pilot forums here.