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  • Build your future: Career opportunities and development resources

    Exploring your next steps is easy with the right support, and our Career Services page is here to guide you. Whether you’re searching for job openings, looking to build real‑world experience, or hoping to connect with apprenticeship and hands‑on training opportunities, you’ll find resources designed to help you move forward with confidence. This page gives you access to job databases, career development tools, and pathways that prepare you for long‑term success in the workforce.

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    All your internship and career needs in Handshake

    Launch the ultimate connection for your career development needs! Students, activate your Handshake account to easily connect with employers, search for internships and jobs, review information about upcoming career fairs and events, and make appointments with professional staff. Employers on Handshake are actively seeking candidates just like you! Start building your resume, interview skills and your future by activating your Handshake account today.
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    Apprenticeships: Learn, work and grow

    51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Tech's registered apprenticeship program connects students with leading employers while delivering industry driven training. By combining classroom instruction with paid, hands on experience, the program helps students earn credentials, build real world skills, and jump start a career in high demand fields.


    • Discover apprenticeships
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    Discover your career path

    51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Tech prepares you for a rewarding, hands on career through real experience, not just classroom learning. With advanced technology, industry standard labs, and internship opportunities, you gain practical skills that translate directly into the workplace.


    • Find a program

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    Career fairs

    • For information on upcoming Career Fairs, visit Handshake and click on Events.
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    Career fair prep

    • 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Tech students have free access to Big Interview. This online platform is available 24/7 and can assist with building a resume from scratch and practicing interview skills.
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    Career Engagement at WU

    • 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Career Engagement (formerly Career Services) helps students explore careers, find internships and prepare for life after graduation.
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    "51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Tech didn't just train me for a career — it helped me grow into someone who believes in their own potential. The instructors pushed me in all the right ways, and the hands on training gave me skills I could use immediately. Thanks to their job placement support, I landed a position in my field before I even graduated. If you're looking for a place that truly invests in your success, this is it."

    — Jordan E., Program Graduate

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    Strengthening community with our employer partnerships

    51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Tech's partnerships with local employers strengthen both student success and community growth. By connecting industry aligned training with real workforce needs, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Tech helps shape skilled graduates who contribute directly to a stronger, more vibrant community.


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    Advance your career with continuing education

    51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Tech offers continuing education opportunities — including GED and ESL programs — that help adults strengthen essential skills, improve career prospects, and advance toward higher paying, in demand jobs.

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    FAQs for career services

    What are the benefits of completing an apprenticeship through 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Tech?

    Completing an apprenticeship through 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Tech gives you paid, hands on experience, industry recognized credentials, and direct connections to local employers. With training aligned to real workforce needs, you gain practical skills, confidence, and a strong pathway into a high demand career.

    How can I connect with potential employers?

    You can connect with potential employers through 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Tech’s strong industry partnerships, career fairs, employer visits, and hands on training opportunities.

    How long after completing a program do most students secure a job?

    Most students from 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Tech secure a job very quickly after completing their program, thanks to the school’s exceptionally strong job placement outcomes. 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Tech consistently reports one of the highest placement rates in Kansas, with a 94% job placement rate across its programs.

    While exact timing can vary by industry, this high placement rate shows that graduates typically move into the workforce soon after finishing their training, supported by employer partnerships, hands on experience, and career focused instruction.

    Does 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Tech offer resume, interview and job search training?

    Yes — 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Tech students have access to resume, interview, and job search training through 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Career Engagement resources.

    Resume & Interview Training

    51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students get free access to Big Interview, an online platform that helps you build resumes from scratch and practice interview skills with AI based video tools.

    Career Engagement also offers:

    • Individual resume guidance and reviews
    • Mock interviews and interview preparation materials
    • Workshops and presentations on interviewing skills

    Job Search Support

    Students can access job search preparation resources, networking guidance, and tools to help them prepare for the job market.

    Ready to start your career?

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