Muhlenberg Recognized for Outstanding Career Development
Muhlenberg College’s student- and alumni-focused Career Center has been recognized by Colleges of Distinction for outstanding career developmentWednesday, September 3, 2025 03:51 PM
“Institutions that integrate career development into their curriculum not only enhance student success but also ensure graduates are workforce-ready." — Colleges of Distinction.
Muhlenberg College’s student- and alumni-focused Career Center has been recognized by Colleges of Distinction for outstanding career development. The Colleges of Distinction Best Career Development recognition recognizes institutions that integrate career development into their curriculum and ensure graduates are workforce-ready.
Muhlenberg’s Career Center journey is punctuated by a unique first-year coaching model in which every first-year student meets with three coaches from across campus: a faculty advisor, a career center coach, and a college life coach. This model is unique to Muhlenberg and ensures a touch point among three primary divisions of the college experience, beginning the moment each student first sets foot on campus.
Muhlenberg’s career coaches earn certifications and accreditations, in addition to teaching courses on career readiness and taking students on “career road trips” to visit employers in cities like New York and Washington, D.C. The Career Center partners with small- and large-scale employers to create pipelines for students to work for organizations like Big Four accounting firms, new startups, and essential nonprofits. Alumni have gone on to work on Broadway, and with organizations like the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, NBC Universal, and the National Nuclear Security Administration. Over the last five years, 90% of Muhlenberg graduates have indicated that they were working or continuing their education within six months of graduating.
“In today’s competitive job market, choosing a college that offers exceptional career services is crucial,” says Colleges of Distinction. “Institutions that integrate career development into their curriculum not only enhance student success but also ensure graduates are workforce-ready."
