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The Center for Professional Excellence

The Center for Professional Excellence houses six programs focused on helping students build upon their liberal arts foundation to develop an advanced set of professional skills. Students active in The Center leverage the skills learned to give themselves an 18- to 24-month advantage in the marketplace.

Programs

Success Initiative

Wofford’s innovative four-year, scholarship-based program in which students use classroom knowledge to develop real-world projects.

Career Services

Education, assessment and counseling services for students and alumni to help them excel during college and lead successful professional lives after graduation.

Sophomore Experience

An exciting and interactive two-day introduction to the principles of professional behavior for students of all majors.

Venture

An entrepreneurial group supporting students in the concept development and launch of a business idea.

Boston Terrier Consulting Group

A student consulting group focused on providing businesses and organizations with strategies and solutions to improve performance.

Institute for Professional Development

A five-week summer course that provides participants with a substantial set of skills directly applicable in the professional workplace.

Mark Your Calendar

Center Events

Registration is open

The Institute for Professional Development
July 9 - August 9
Wofford's Campus
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Executive Speaker Series: Joey Fitts '92

Thursday, February 23
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
SI Room, Phase V Building
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Success Initiative Deliverable Day

Tuesday, April 24
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Campus Life Lobby
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Skill Development

Professional Development Series

Join us for a series of brief and informative seminars on a wide range of professional topics. Learn how to deliver effective presentations, run a productive meeting, and more.

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