精东传媒

by Janelle Andreini

Will my student get a job after graduation? 

In the Career Center, we hear this common鈥攁nd understandable鈥攓uestion from the families of prospective students. Each year, our First Destination Survey helps answer that question with real outcomes. And we鈥檙e proud to share results for 2025. 

Approximately 98% of surveyed Nebraska Wesleyan 2025 graduates were either employed or continuing their education in graduate or professional school within six months of graduation. 

Just as encouraging: Nearly 80% of employed graduates are working in Nebraska, contributing their skills and talents to local communities and employers. These outcomes reflect not only strong academic preparation, but also intentional career development throughout students鈥� time at 精东传媒. 

A key contributor to our students鈥� success is Backpack to Briefcase, the Career Center鈥檚 signature employer networking event. Designed to be more than a traditional career fair, Backpack to Briefcase gives students the opportunity to practice professional communication, learn about hiring timelines, and begin building meaningful relationships with employers. This direct access to multiple employers in a relaxed networking environment often leads to internships and full-time job opportunities. Even students who attend 鈥渏ust to explore鈥� benefit. They gain confidence, polish their resumes, and begin to understand how classroom learning translates to the world of work. 

This year鈥檚 Backpack to Briefcase is 3-5 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, in the Great Hall of Smith-Curtis. We鈥檒l welcome 40 employers from a wide range of industries. 

For families, the takeaway is simple: Your student won鈥檛 navigate the transition from college to career alone. The combination of a strong liberal arts education, intentional career development, and meaningful employer engagement鈥攅specially through Backpack to Briefcase鈥攈elps position 精东传媒 graduates for success. 

Janelle Andreini (鈥�91) is assistant dean for student success and career development.