Mary Learner spent her graduate school career studying Shakespeare and other Renaissance writers while Brianna Vickerman was in a chemistry lab studying the delivery of therapeutic drugs. In the course of obtaining doctorates in English and comparative literature and chemistry, the two haven’t typically crossed paths. However, both women, along with students who are getting advanced degrees in fields like journalism, public health and government, are participating in The Graduate School at UNC-Chapel Hill’s new program CareerWell this spring.
Students across the country have felt anxious while trying to launch their careers in a depressed job market. Despite having excellent academic mentors, many haven’t known where to turn for help as they look for jobs outside of academia. Leaders in The Graduate School observed changes in the job market and were considering options for additional career training services. Then, the 2020 economic downturn and a struggling job market, that�