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Life After JWU

Graduation won’t be the end of your student's JWU story — it will only be the beginning. They’ll be joining a powerful network of 120,000+ alumni from 125 countries, who are now achieving success around the globe. Plus, your student will be heading into their chosen industry with the hands-on experience that employers are looking for — that’s why 98.8% of our graduates find successful career outcomes within six months of graduation.

98.8% JWU Charlotte Career Outcome Rate*

73% of students received a job offer after a paid internship

255 internship sites in 27 states and 3 countries

*For an explanation of the career outcomes rate and other information, visit JWU Student Consumer Information.

Why They Hire Wildcats

“Johnson & Wales really creates this workforce that knows how to work, is passionate about it, and develops those passions within individuals to go into the real world and make a contribution relatively quickly,” says Leslie Ferrier '90, the vice president of human resources for Momofuku. Hear why other industry professionals also love to hire JWU graduates.

Life After JWU Videos

JWU Alum Stories: Compass Group

Compass Group’s Amorette Mangum '10 offers her advice on how students can forge their own path and use the relationships they build at JWU to further their careers.