Office Closed, Oct. 12, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Engineering & IT Career Fair, Oct. 12, 2-5 p.m., RSC 3rd Floor

Shocker Career Accelerator office to close for Engineering & IT Career Fair Oct. 12

The Shocker Career Accelerator office will temporarily close its doors from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 to facilitate hosting the Engineering & IT Career Fair.

Faculty and staff can encourage students to participate in the Engineering & IT Career Fair from 2 to 5 p.m. on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. The event will give students a unique opportunity to engage with over 65 employers.

Office closed 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fine Arts Career Mixer, Sept. 21, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., McKnight Lobby

Shocker Career Accelerator office to close part of Sept. 21 for Fine Arts Career Mixer

The Shocker Career Accelerator office will temporarily close its doors from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 for the hosting of the Fine Arts Career Mixer.

Encourage students to attend the Fine Arts Career Mixer from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the McKnight Art Center Lobby. Students can network with 20 employers who work in creative industries.

Office Closed Aug. 30, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Career Connection Root Beer Kegger, Aug. 30 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. HH East Lawn

Shocker Career Accelerator office to close for Kegger Aug. 30

The Shocker Career Accelerator office will temporarily close its doors from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30. The closure is to facilitate the hosting of the Career Connection Root Beer Kegger.

Encourage students to partake in the festivities of the Career Connection Root Beer Kegger from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the East Hubbard Hall Lawn. The event promises Wichita State students a unique opportunity to engage with over 50 employers, all while enjoying ice-cold root beer and hot dogs.

Don't forget to register for the On-Campus Job Fairs July 28 and August 25

Sign up to recruit top student talent at On-Campus Job Fairs

Don’t miss the opportunity to hire talented student employees for the 2023-24 academic year. Shocker Career Accelerator invites offices and departments to participate in the upcoming On-Campus Job Fairs:

  • 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, July 28
  • 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25

By joining the fairs, departments can showcase their available student assistant and graduate assistant positions, attracting motivated individuals to contribute to the team. The event also serves as a chance to welcome students to the campus’ dynamic environment.

Space is limited, so secure a spot promptly. Registration for the first job fair is due Friday, July 21. To register and reserve a table, complete the registration. There is no registration fee for this event.

For any inquiries or assistance, contact Lori Godderz at 316-978-6568 or lori.godderz@wichita.edu.

Participate in on-campus job fairs July 28, Aug. 25

The Shocker Career Accelerator is hosting two on-campus job fairs over the summer. The first is from 1 to 3 p.m. July 28 and the second is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 25. Both events will be hosted in the Rhatigan Student Center Beggs Ballroom.

These events allow Wichita State offices and departments to connect with undergraduate and graduate students interested in applying for open positions.

For more information, contact Lori Godderz at lori.godderz@wichita.edu.

Shocker Career Accelerator to be closed part of March 22

The Shocker Career Accelerator will be closed from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 to host the Health Professions Career Fair.

Any questions can be sent to sca@wichita.edu.

Image featuring headshot of Jill Pletcher and text Happy retirement! Jill Pletcher, 2 - 4 p.m., Sept. 29, JBC 162.

Say farewell to Jill Pletcher at retirement reception

Join the Shocker Career Accelerator as they wish Jill Pletcher a fond farewell as she retires from Wichita State University after 35 years of service at a come-and-go reception 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29 at 162 John Bardo Center. For more information, contact SCA@wichita.edu.

Career Connection Root Beer Kegger, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., August 31, EAST Hubbard Hall Lawn

Tell students about Career Connection Root Beer Kegger

Faculty and staff, encourage your students to attend the Career Connection Root Beer Kegger hosted by Shocker Career Accelerator (SCA) 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 31 at the east Hubbard Hall lawn.

Faculty and staff are also invited to come and visit to meet with employers who are building their brand on campus and want to hire Shockers.

While there, students can enjoy a hot dog and an ice-cold root beer while learning valuable information about the SCA. Students will also have the opportunity to network with more than 40 employers and find out what employment opportunities they have available.

Applied Learning, Co-op/Internship and On-Campus Positions Students participated in 6,549 different on-campus positions, co-op/internships and applied learning experiences* *These experiences include both paid and unpaid positions Students earned approximately $26 Million Students worked with approximately 416 employers.

View 2020-2021 Shocker Career Accelerator annual report

The Shocker Career Accelerator is excited to share its 2020-2021 annual report.

Some highlights include:

  • Students participated in 6,549 different on-campus and off-campus positions, co-op/internships and applied learning experiences
  • Students earned approximately $26 million in wages
  • Students worked with approximately 416 employers
  • 47,916 employment opportunities posted in Handshake
  • 44,599 Handshake student log-ins
  • 1,645 students attended career appointments
  • Hosted 277 career events
  • 6,324 student interactions

Register for the on-campus job fair July 22

Shocker Career Accelerator is hosting an on-campus job fair 1-3 p.m. Friday, July 22 at the Rhatigan Student Center Beggs Ballroom. The event offers an opportunity for Wichita State offices and departments to connect with students interested in applying for their open student and graduate assistant positions.

For more information, contact lori.godderz@wichita.edu.