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Mission Statement

Career Development Services @ ODU Virginia Beach

The mission of the Center for Career & Leadership Development is to empower students and alumni from their first day as Monarchs through graduation and their careers by providing innovative programs, comprehensive resources, personalized guidance, and intentional engagement with community partners to foster the development of essential career skills and leadership qualities. We inspire lifelong learning, facilitate important connections for career readiness, and support the critical needs of our community, ensuring they are well-prepared to navigate and excel in a dynamic global landscape. 

Vision Statement

The Center for Career & Leadership Development, in collaboration with campus and community partners, will support ODU students and alumni in their career and leadership exploration, learning, development, and achievement.ÌýÌý

Center for Career & Leadership Development

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Center for Career & Leadership Development

757-683-4388 office
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Our Values

  • Empowerment: To inspire and enable a journey of self-exploration, confidence, and continuous learningÌýÌý

  • Intentional Inclusion: A holistic approach to providing culturally aware and equitable access, engagement, representation, and outreachÌýÌý

  • Strategic Collaboration: The development of meaningful and intentional relationships to achieve mutually beneficial goals and outcomesÌýÌý

  • Student Success: Outcomes that encompass ongoing professional readiness, developing a sense of security and belonging, and promoting intentional academic achievement and community engagementÌýÌý

Our Goals

  1. Support students as they explore careers and connect to resources that aid in career and leadership development. Ìý

  1. Facilitate opportunities for students to strengthen and articulate their NACE career readiness competencies and leadership qualities.Ìý

  1. Provide structured support to students and alumni as they navigate transitions and promote retention and success.ÌýÌý

  1. Provide resources, opportunities, and support for internal and external partners to promote students’ career and leadership development.Ìý

  1. Equip CCLD professional, graduate student, and undergraduate student staff to develop and enhance themselves and contribute to a positive work environment.Ìý

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