WGU Career & Professional Development
Professional Development
Professional Development Resources
Whether you are currently employed in the position you desire or are searching for a new position, it never hurts to keep yourself informed, educated, and up-to-date in your professional realm. Taking time to engage in professional development opportunities not only keeps you cutting-edge within your field, it also allows you to network with other professionals and develop your professional brand - all of which can advance your career!
- Get Hired – you can discover and land personalized jobs and internships curated just for you.
- Get Discovered – receive messages from employers that want to hire you. Employers are actively searching students and alumni with over 25K searches per month.
- Get Connected – leverage an engaged community of peers, alumni, and employers to get the career information you are looking for.
SKILLPORT
This website provides professional modules and information you can implement in your everyday business practices and procedures.
Skillport is now in Handshake. To access the system:
- Log in to your WGU Handshake account using your WGU sign in credentials.
- After you have logged in (or created an account) you should be directed to the article regarding this resource. If not, select "Resources" under the "Career Center" menu at the top of the site to access all of the career-related online tools. You will find this under "Professional Development Resources"
WGU partners with MindEdge to provide free online business training for alumni! Alumni can use the discount code wgualumni at check-out to get access to the courses for free.
MindEdge is now in Handshake. To access the system:
- Log in to your WGU Handshake account using your WGU sign in credentials.
- After you have logged in (or created an account) you should be directed to the article regarding this resource. If not, select "Resources" under the "Career Center" menu at the top of the site to access all of the career-related online tools. You will find this under "Professional Development Resources"
WGU offers students and alumni free access to LinkedIn Learning. Courses in Business, Technology, and Creative Skills taught by industry experts.
LinkedIn Learning is now in Handshake. To access the system:
- Log in to your WGU Handshake account using your WGU sign in credentials.
- After you have logged in (or created an account) you should be directed to the article regarding this resource. If not, select "Resources" under the "Career Center" menu at the top of the site to access all of the career-related online tools. You will find this under "Professional Development Resources"
Night Owl Network
Introducing the Night Owl Network, an exclusive professional community of WGU Night Owls from around the world! Connect with other Night Owls near and far with a variety of industry backgrounds. Give back by sharing industry insights, starting a mentorship, or giving career advice. Discover and join professional interest groups, make life-long connections, and find resources to help keep your career goals on target.
Even after you graduate, WGU offers alumni select access to various articles, magazines, and books on a variety of professional development and career topics.
National Society of Leadership & Success
The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) is the largest honor society in the country with more than 700 chapters and 1.3+ million members. The WGU Chapter was founded in 2021 and only invites students that meet the membership criteria, which is based on academic progress (SAP).
NSLS members have access to an exclusive Job Board, more than $350,000 in scholarships annually, and Speaker Broadcasts from industry leaders such as Bill Gates, Arianna Huffington and Dr. Bernice King. Through small team meetings, members build a strong community with their peers, even virtually.
Learn more at nsls.org or email nsls@wgu.edu.