Career Readiness

Whitlock Building, Room 210

Phone: (859) 622-2361

FutureReady@EKU.EDU

Career Services is a resource to assist EKU students and alumni on their career journey. We help students explore who they are and their career options and connect their experiences to post-graduate opportunities. We can help all students with major or career exploration, co-op and internship opportunities, preparing for job searches, and networking with potential employers.

Career Coaching

Enrollment and Career Readiness staff members help students identify or further explore their career of choice.  A variety of assessments allow students to articulate their interests, skills, personality characteristics and work-related values, generating a list of career options to be explored in terms of reliable and factual information with the guidance of our staff.  Through extensive one-on-one sessions, the professionals help students make sense of the information gathered, to reach a meaningful decision and pursue it with a realistic action plan.

Co-op and Internships

EKU has the first accredited Co-op and Internship Program in the state of Kentucky.  The Center assists students in resume development and the application process for Co-op and Internships. Students are able to gain hands-on real world experience in their field or career interest throughout the United States and some opportunities abroad. Academic credit is awarded for both the Co-op and Internship assignments.  In addition, students are often offered full-time or part-time positions through their co-op or internship employers.

Part-time Job Program

The Part-time Job Program gives students the opportunity to obtain part-time, temporary and seasonal employment with local and regional businesses.  Students who participate in the program gain real world experience in the workforce while networking in the community. The Part-time Job Program is open to all currently enrolled EKU students.

Job Search Preparation

Our staff offer individual appointments, workshops, online tools and other resources to help students with career and job search preparation. These areas include resume and cover letter writing, tips on job search strategies, professional dress, dining etiquette, interviewing skills, and application to graduate and professional schools.

Connecting with Employers

Enrollment and Career Readiness assists students in identifying and connecting with potential employers through job/career fairs, on-campus interviews, individual appointments, online tools and other resources. Handshake is an easy to use and innovative system that gives students and alumni access to jobs postings and employers targeting EKU students and graduates.