Experiential Education

Unlike other universities, Johnson & Wales University’s unique educational approach is designed to help students identify a field of interest and acquire the knowledge, skills and experience to excel in that field.

• Our experiential education model includes career management workshops, a suite of career services, a customized online career management website, work experience tied to a field of study and on-campus recruitment opportunities.
• Dedicated faculty advisors help students develop academic schedules and work-experience plans relevant to their career goals, starting in their first term.
• Our faculty are industry-experienced, and help students network in their chosen field.
• We ask top employers what skills and knowledge they’re looking for, and weave these into our curricula.
• We maintain relationships with hundreds of the world’s industry-leading companies and offer a variety of work experience programs. In 2011–2012,  4,107 students gained industry experience related to their major.
• In 2011–2012, 1,115 companies participated in on-campus career conferences and other industry networking events that connect students with leading companies in their field. In 2011–2012, almost 1,900 on-campus interviews were conducted across JWU’s four campuses.

For a more detailed description, see Experiential Education