Preparing Students for Career Success!

The Center for Professional Career Development (CPCD) helps prepare business students to stand out in a competitive job market and to succeed in today's dynamic global workplace by providing career readiness training, professional development workshops and networking opportunities with potential employers.

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Career Readiness

Professional Development Certificate Program

Take charge of your career success with our Professional Development Certificate Program, available both virtually and in-person. Achieve three prestigious levels: Manager, Director and Executive.

Manager Level

Complete the Certificate Core Four workshops
Plus, one (1) additional workshop

Total = 5 completed workshops

Director Level

Completion of the Manager Level
Plus, five (5) additional workshops

Total = 10 completed workshops

Executive Level

Completion of the Director Level
Plus, five (5) additional workshops

Total = 15+ completed workshops

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(December 2014-May 2024)

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Additionally, we are also available to meet with you one-on-one to help guide you on how to create a strong resume.

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Student Resources

As a Fogelman student, you have access to several virtual and in-person professional development opportunities here in the Center for Professional Career Development (CPCD).

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Employer Resources

Our commitment to career preparation is closely tied to the relationships we've built with our mid-south business partners. Learn about becoming a partner with CPCD.

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