Take the Lead
Begin preparing for your career with other Hokies through a leadership focused program. Participants will network with leaders, employers, and alumni while developing career resources. This opportunity is ideal for students who already have established career goals or those still figuring out their professional goals. Through short sessions that introduce leaders, employers, and alumni, you will learn about different industries, job titles, and various ways to navigate the path to your career.
Have questions? Email liberalarts@vt.edu.
Upcoming Events
Turn Breaks into Career Wins
Looking for ways to use your school breaks to move closer to your career goals—without giving up your downtime? Join this quick Take the Lead session to learn practical, low-stress ways to make the most of your time away from classes. Whether you’re updating materials, exploring opportunities, or reconnecting with your interests, you’ll leave with ideas you can actually use.
Why You Should Attend
- Discover simple ways to use short breaks for meaningful career progress.
- Get inspiration for exploring majors, internships, and professional connections.
- Learn how small steps can set you up for bigger opportunities next semester.
Wednesday, November 12
6:00-6:30 PM via Zoom
Past Participants of Take the Lead
- Accenture Federal Services
- America's Got Talent
- ASP
- Berkeley Group
- Bike & Build
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Capital One
- CBIZ
- CIA
- City of Salem
- Community Housing Partners
- Cvent
- Deloitte
- Department of Homeland Security
- Disney
- DoorDash
- EGJ Gallo
- Elizabeth Evans Co
- Enterprise
- ESPN
- Fairfax County Public Schools
- FBI
- Firefli
- Geico
- Grant Thornton
- HESONWHEELS
- Insight Global
- Kohl's Select Group
- NASA
- National Institute of Health
- NBA 2k League
- New England Patriots
- NYU
- Otis Elevator
- Red Ventures
- Richmond Behavioral Health Authority
- ServiceSource
- The Late Show with James Corden
- US General Services
- Virginia Rural Health Association
- Virginia Tech
- Waterloo Street