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Career Development & Professional Engagement
Intro
The Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement offers career development programs, services, connections, and resources, designed to help students and alumni navigate rapid change and thrive from their first job to their last.
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Preparation for Lifelong Success
View recent reports including career success, next destination, outcomes and more.
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# 6Public University for InternshipsPrinceton Review 2025
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92 %Employed or in Graduate/Professional School
within six months of graduation for the Class of 2024
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97 %Work in Jobs that Align Well with Career Interests
as reported by the Class of 2024
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# 18Best Career ServicesPrinceton Review 2023
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# 18Best Career PlacementPrinceton Review 2024
among public schools
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# 18Top Alumni NetworksPrinceton Review 2025
among public schools
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Top 15College for Launching Your CareerForbes 2025
One Network
The W&M One Network platform brings together the William & Mary community for professional networking on a global scale, empowering career and industry connections needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Elevate your career, expand your network and make a difference by joining W&M One Network.
Applied Learning
Applied learning experiences engage students in hands-on, mentored activities that activate their W&M education, sparking reflection and promoting academic, professional, and personal growth.
This can take many forms, including community-engaged learning, study abroad, research, and internships.
What's Your &?
Since our very founding the spirit of the ampersand has been a part of William & Mary. For us, it is more than just a symbol, it is who we are. We’ve highlighted some amazing student stories of how they showcase the ands in their lives. Their involvements, passions, and accomplishments show how William & Mary students are getting career ready and learning new things every day.
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Support W&M Students
From funding unpaid internships and travel subsidies to providing for the "Dress to Impress" closet and professional development programs like the etiquette dinner, there are many ways you can support career development for W&M students.
Our Vision
William & Mary will lead in the preparation of lifelong learners equipped to navigate rapid change and thrive from their first job to their last.
Employer Sponsors 2025-26
Thank you for your support!
Platinum Level
Ernst Young (EY)
Titanium Level
KPMG
Silver Level
BDO
Connect With Us
Contact Us
Located in the Cohen Career Center, our office is between the Sadler Center and Zable Stadium on Stadium Drive.
We are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Career Development & Professional Engagement
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Mailing Address
Cohen Career Center P.O. Box 8795 Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact Us
- Email: career@wm.edu
- Phone: 757-221-3231
- Fax: 757-221-3329