THE PROGRAM
Meet the Moment
Education, coupled with workforce development, is the winning formula that creates the pathway for our scholars to go from surviving to thriving. Wallin’s evolving career program creates the conditions for scholars to enter the workforce ready on day one.
— LaTasha Shevlin, Director of Career Development
— LaTasha Shevlin, Director of Career Development
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CompletedVirtual Trainings |
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ServingScholars |
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CoachedHours |
Our Career Development program delivers a comprehensive, developmentally aligned curriculum designed to support scholars at every stage of their college journey.
Exploring strengths and interests to identify meaningful career paths. |
Developing essential skills to communicate, connect, and grow with confidence. |
Applying learnings through projects and internships that build experience. |
Accessing opportunities that connect scholars directly to employers and careers. |
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Careers LaunchedPERCENT
82% of our graduates secured a job within one year of graduation. |
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Salary EarningsDOLLARS
Wallin Scholars, on average, earn $4,000 more than their peers in their first professional job. |
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Corporate NetworkEMPLOYER PARTNERS
Employer partners who support scholars in workforce readiness training, leading to full-time employment. |
Every student deserves the opportunity to thrive. Through partnership, our business, education, community, and philanthropic partners join a network of support that advances Wallin Scholars to high-impact careers with family-sustaining wages and strengthens Minnesota's workforce.
Partners host or participate in 1-2 virtual or in-person sessions per semester in career panels, industry spotlights, and site visits, enhancing connections with top first-generation candidates. |
Opportunities Scholars secure part-time internships during the academic year and full-time internships during the summer through our UpTurnships Program and industry-specific career pathways. |
Access Partners provide networking opportunities and impart industry knowledge, so that scholars accelerate their professional development and become sought-after employees. |
From coaching and networking to paid experiences, there are many ways to become a part of our growing network of employer partners and supportive team.
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