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Virginia Tech Launches ‘careerโ Champions’ Program for Faculty andโ Staff
BLACKSBURG,โ VA – December โ5, 2025 – Virginia Tech is empowering its faculty and staff โto play a more direct role in student career โคsuccess withโ theโฃ launch of the “Career Champions” program. Registration is now open for the initiative, designed to equip educators and administrators withโค the tools andโ knowledge to guide students through their career โexploration and planning processes.
The programโข recognizes the increasingly crucial โrole that individuals beyondโ dedicated career services offices play in shaping students’ professional trajectories. Career conversations can happen anywhere
, and students frequently โseek advice from aโ diverseโข network of โmentors, including peers, faculty, supervisors, and professionals in their field. Career Champions aims to formalize and enhance this support system,ensuring students receive consistent and โฃinformed guidance.
What Does a Careerโ Champion Do?