Overview
The Shocker Career Accelerator (SCA) at Wichita State University supports students in exploring careers, developing professional skills, obtaining internships and applied learning experiences, and preparing for employment after graduation. The office provides career coaching, career exploration tools, job and internship resources, employer connections, and professional development opportunities.
Services Available
Career Coaching
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Connecting interests, strengths, skills, majors, and career possibilities
Appointments may be available in person or virtually.
When Should I Meet With a Career Coach?
Students are encouraged to connect with the Shocker Career Accelerator at any stage of their college experience. You do not need to be graduating or actively looking for a job to meet with a Career Coach.
Consider making an appointment if you:
Career Exploration Tools
The Shocker Career Accelerator provides access to several resources that help students identify interests, career pathways, and employment opportunities.
PathwayU - PathwayU
PathwayU is a career exploration platform that helps students better understand their interests, values, personality, and workplace preferences and connect those insights to potential career pathways, occupations, and opportunities.
Shocker Central – Shocker Central
Shocker Central is Wichita State's career management platform where students can:
What Can I Do With This Major? – What Can I Do With This Major
This resource helps students explore potential career paths, industries, occupations, and opportunities related to their major. Students can use it to:
Students who are unsure which career paths are a good fit can also meet with a Career Coach to discuss their options and identify next steps.
Kansas Micro-Internships
Micro-Internships are short-term, paid professional assignments that provide students with real-world work experience and skill development opportunities. Students can explore micro-internships at https://info.parkerdewey.com/student/wichita.
Applied Learning Opportunities
The Shocker Career Accelerator promotes applied learning experiences that help students gain practical experience while completing their education. Students can participate in internships, employer-sponsored projects, and other experiential learning opportunities designed to strengthen career readiness.
Applied learning gives students opportunities to use knowledge and skills from the classroom in real-world settings. Opportunities may include internships, micro-internships, employer-sponsored projects, practicums, and other experiential learning experiences.
Career Resources :
Career Closet
The SCA Career Closet, located in the basement of the Shocker Success Center, provides professional clothing and accessories to help students prepare for interviews, career fairs, internships, and other professional settings for free!
Professional Photo Booth
Students can use the SCA Professional Photo Booth to take a professional headshot for use on LinkedIn, professional profiles, and other career-related materials. No appointment is required to access the booth! The booth is open when our office is open (Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.)
Resume Templates and Guides
Students can access resume templates, examples, and our Career Ready Guide to help develop and strengthen their resumes and other professional application materials.
Shocker Central Resource Library
The Shocker Central Resource Library provides students with career development resources, including resume and cover letter materials, interview preparation resources, job-search tools, and other helpful guides.
SCA Student SharePoint Site
The SCA student SharePoint site provides access to additional career resources, templates, guides, and information to support students throughout their career development.
Employer Engagement
The office connects students with employers through:
Featured employers may vary throughout the year.
Contact Information
Shocker Career Accelerator
Related Resources
Audience
This resource is intended for:
How Can SCA Help Me?
The Shocker Career Accelerator can help you answer questions such as:
"I don't know what I want to do with my major."
Meet with a Career Coach to explore your interests, strengths, skills, and career options.
"I need an internship."
Learn how to search for opportunities, connect with employers, and use Shocker Central.
"I have an interview coming up."
Schedule a mock interview and practice your responses.
"My resume needs work."
Meet with a Career Coach for feedback and strategies to communicate your experience.
"I'm graduating soon and don't know where to start."
Work with a Career Coach to develop a job-search strategy and actionable next steps.