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Career Development Annual Report 2025-26 Final Report

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Studentscontinuedtoaccessprofessional attirethroughtheCareerCloset,helping removefinancia barrierstoparticpation ininterviews,internships,networking events,andcareerfairs

INTERNSHIPSTIPENDPROGRAM

SupportedbyEnterpriseHoldngs,the InternshipStipendProgramcontinuedto expandaccesstoexperientiallearning opportuntes helpngstudentspursue career-buldngexperencesregardless financialcrcumstances

CAREER READINESS

Studentsreported ncreasedconfidence in:

Introducingthemselvestoemployers

Explainingtheirskilsandexperiences

Identifyingnextsteps ntheircareer journey

1,213

8,077

CAREER CLOSET

Navigate through key insights and achievementshighlighting our impact, initiatives, and future goals.

Division of Student Af fairs

CENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Preparing Bears for Career Success Beyond the National Treasure

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & SERVICE UTILIZATION

A closer look at how Morgan students engaged with career services.

This infographic highlights

engagement patterns, including who we engage and how students utilize the Center’s services

The Center for Career Development serves students throughout their academic journey and beyond Alumni remain

2025-26 WORKSHOPS

JobSearchStrategies

These months represent peak demand periods and should be prioritized for staffing, scheduling, and outreach efforts

Nearly1in3workshopswereheldinthe evening,showingstrongdemandfor programmingoutsidethetraditional academicday

The workshop program generated 71 engagements reaching an estimated 2,048 students Demand was driven primarily by academic classes, student organizations, and orientation programs, with the strongest interest in Handshake, resume writing, interviewing, networking, and career exploration

THANK YOU TO OUR

Academic faculty remain the largest source of workshop requests. SCMNS and the School of Business generated the highest number of workshop requests

Evening demand is driven primarily by student organizations and academic classes

The data indicates that students are seeking practical career readiness skills and that faculty continue to be important partners in connecting students to career development programming The greatest opportunities for future growth appear to be expanding partnerships within high-request colleges and leveraging recurring requestors as champions for career education across campus

Search and apply for parttime, internship, co-op, and full-time opportunities tailored for Morgan State students & alumni

Find resources to prepare for future opportunities

Complete your profile to customize your preferences and optimize the platform for your needs

If you're looking for a job resource for work outside of the U S or are an international student looking for employers that hire persons with your U S visa type, GoinGlobal can help

Got 3 minutes? Prepare for your job or internship search

Gain expert advice on what you can do to make a positive impression and set yourself apart in today's competitive market

With Forage, you can complete free virtual job simulations designed by companies like JPMorgan Chase, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, Accenture,and PepsiCo

Work on real projects, build career-ready skills, and discover what it's actually like to work in your field of interest-all on your own schedule

Powered by artificial intelligence, Resume Worded's Targeted Resume tool helps you tailor your resume to specific job descriptions

Get personalized feedback on keywords, skills, and formatting tips to help you pass Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and impress recruiters

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96,388 Handshake

662 GoinGlobal Page Views

A resource packed with insider information to help you prepare for a job search

Learn about the latest industry trends, strategies, and detailed organization information

Vault is best known for its influential rankings, ratings, and reviews of thousands of top employers and hundreds of internship programs

Whether you are exploring multiple majors or searching for information about your chosen field, this site will help you connect majors to careers

Learn about the typical career areas and the types of employers that hire people with each major, as well as strategies to make you a more marketable candidate

An interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career options

My Next Move has tasks, skills,salary information, and more for over 900 different careers Also features the O'NET Interest Profiler, a tool that offers personalized career suggestions based on a person's interests and level of work experience

Access additional career tools, guides, and resources curated support your professional development, job search, and career exploration every step of the way

These powerful tools are available 24/7 to help you explore careers, build skills, stand out to employers, and achieve your professional goals

1,527 CareerSpots Videos Viewed

1,454 Resume Worded Al-Powered Resume Reviews Applications Submitted

596

Vault Page Views

42,860

Other Career Resources Website Page Views

FEATURED SPOTLIGHT:VAULT

WHATISVAULT(BYFIRSTHAND)?

Vaultisaleadingcareerexplorationandcareerreadinessplatformthathelps studentsresearchindustries,employers,andcareerpaths.Throughcompany profiles,industryguides,internshipandjobresources,employerrankings, careeradvice,andmentorshipopportunities,Vaultprovidesstudentswith firsthandinsightstomakeinformedcareerdecisionsandprepareforsuccessful transitionsintotheworkforce.

Rankingsandcompanyprofilesforbanking,

accounting,andfinancialservicesfirms dominatedresourceviews.Theprominence ofKPMG,CohnReznick,andMorganStanley pointstostrongstudentinterestin professionalservicesandinvestment bankingcareerpaths.

RECRUITING CYCLES ALIGN WITH PLATFORM SPIKES

November 2025 produced the highest visit count (26 sessions) matching the fall fulltime and internship recruiting season May 2026 saw a surge in page views (194), consistent with end-of-year job searches as students finalize summer plans

TECHNOLOGY AND CYBERSECURITY EMERGING AS KEY INTEREST AREAS

TheVaultCareerGuidetoCybersecuritywas thetop-viewedguidefortheperiod, suggestinggrowingstudentinterestintechadjacentroles Thisalignswithbroaderlabor markettrendsandmayreflectMorganState's expandingSTEMprogramming

HIGH ENGAGEMENT

RATE SIGNALS PURPOSEFUL USAGE

The platform averaged a 96 31% engagement rate across all sessions, with most months reporting 100% This indicates students arrive with clear intent and interact meaningfully with content rather than bouncing after landing on the site.

• Self-discovery

• Resumes

• Virtual career fairs

• Finding direction

• Uncertainty

• Personal branding

• Networking

• Employer engagement

CAREERFAIRS

High-impact events that bring talent and opportunity together

Industries include but are not limited to government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, startups, and more.

NETWORKING MIXERS INFORMATION SESSIONS ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS VIRTUALEVENTS

Buildingrelationships thatopendoorsand createopportunities

Sharingknowledgeand showcasingcareer pathways.

INDUSTRYDAYS &PANELS

Connecting students with leaders and exploring industries

Convenientaccessto toptalentandefficient recruiting

Expandingaccess throughwebinars, virtualsessions,and onlinerecruiting.

Thank you to the 364 employers who invested their time, talent, and resources to help Morgan State University students prepare, connect, and succeed. WE APPRECIATE YOUR PARTNERSHIP.

George Floyd was murdered on May 25, 2020,

This sparked a national movement for racial justice and corporate accountability

Peak period of corporate DEI commitments.

Many organizationslaunched or expanded diversity initiatives, HBCU partnerships, and talent pipeline programs Our program launch (2022) aligned with continued investment in talent equity and workforce development Sponsorship revenue grew 16 7% in Year 2

Increased scrutiny of DEI programsnationally

Employers are rebranding and refocusing on workforce development, belonging, and community impact

KEY TAKEAWAY: Our program has matured beyond a temporary DEI surge. Employers invest in CCD because they see measurable value and impact

Together with our employer partners, we are preparing Morgan’s students for meaningful careers and creating a stronger, more equitable future for all Thank You

TO OUR SPONSORS FOR INVESTING IN OUR STUDENTS AND OUR FUTURE.

May 2026-Cowander Gillespie receives award from the School of Business

May 2026-Tasha Benn & Craig Bullock participate in FYE Spring Social

7/2025 Enterprise Mobility awards Morgan’ s CCD $50,000 to support career success

March 2026-Claton Lewis awarded Staff Innovator Award

April 2026-Ashley Washington & First-Gen Mentor, Jy’Air Greene, attend 1 Gen Leadership Conference st

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