STEM Careers
WORKS (Workforce Opportunities and Resources for "K"areers in STEM) is the umbrella for all career-based initiatives for Douglass STEM students, regardless of sex. The goal of WORKS is to provide , STEM specific career development and career mentoring.
STEM Professional Development with Industry Perspectives
WiSE WORKS provides a unique career development opportunity. Through workshops, guest industry speakers, site visits, and 1-1 mentoring, this one-credit course (01:556:240) cultivates career readiness, confidence building, and self-advocacy for students looking for a career in STEM. These industry-based offerings include:
Pharmaceutical - Bristol Myers Squibb. Fall semester
Energy - PSEG. Fall semester
Insurance - Everest Global Insurance. Spring semester
Networking Night and RU Grad School Ready
WORKS hosts a number of events to help students prepare for the working world, including Networking Night and RU Grad School Ready
At Networking night, explore companies, internships, and mentoring opportunities with representatives from companies around the region. This event is modeled as a speed-networking event where students rotate between the tables of different corporations. Past attendees have included PSEG, Bristol Myers Squib, Verizon, Deloitte, and more.
At RU Grad School Ready?, hear tips and tricks from professionals from Rutgers Graduate Programs on how to put your best foot forward on a grad school application.
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WiSE WORKS also partners with the BOLD Center for additional career and leadership opportunities for Douglass students:
- BOLD Center
- Reilly Program at the BOLD Center
- PLEN