Campus to Career Initiative

The Campus to Career Initiative is a partnership program between Generation West Virginia and West Virginia colleges and universities that provides individualized career support services to upcoming and recent graduates, helping them refine job search skills and connect with in-state employment opportunities.

Geographic Scope: West Virginia colleges and universities

Target Audience:

• Upcoming graduates from WV colleges and universities
• Recent graduates from WV colleges and universities
• Students seeking career coaching and job placement support

Program Services:

• Career coaching (one-on-one support)
• Resume refinement
• Cover letter development
• Interview skills preparation
• Job search skills training
• Connection to West Virginia employers with matching opportunities

Program Impact:

• 82% of graduates who receive career coaching feel more prepared to enter the workforce (per National Career Development Association)
• Prevents talent from leaving West Virginia
• Fills gap where schools lack resources for individualized career services

How It Works:
1. Schools identify 5-10 upcoming or recent graduates who need career support
2. Students receive one-on-one career coaching
3. Generation WV connects graduates to WV job opportunities
4. Graduates achieve career success in-state

Contact Information:

• Career Development Program Director: Melanie Taylor
• Email: melanie@generationwv.org
• Generation West Virginia
• 1405 Earl L Core Rd PMB1021
• Morgantown, WV 26505
• 304-804-6767
• info@generationwv.org

How to Participate

For Colleges and Universities:
1. Identify 5-10 upcoming or recent graduates who would benefit from additional career support
2. Gather their names and contact information
3. Reach out to Career Development Program Director, Melanie Taylor at melanie@generationwv.org
4. Generation WV team will connect with identified students

For Students:
1. Work one-on-one with Generation WV career coaching team
2. Refine resume with coach assistance
3. Develop cover letters
4. Prepare for interviews
5. Submit resume to Generation WV
6. Monitor job board for opportunities matching skills
7. Discuss matched opportunities with coaching team

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