Job-Career Readiness Coaching That Makes a Difference
Our Leadership & Professional Development Certificate is designed to offer a unique experience rarely found in other graduate programs.
Benefit from personalized career coaching: Receive three hours of one-on-one career coaching with a certified professional, tailored to help you achieve your job or career aspirations.
Engage in comprehensive coursework: Participate in three courses, totaling 25 hours of instruction, to develop essential leadership and professional skills.
Leverage our powerful alumni network: Gain access to a robust network of 7,000 Wehle alumni. This invaluable resource offers mentoring opportunities, interview preparation, employer panels and job placements.
In today's competitive job market, connections are crucial—70% of jobs are secured through networking. Our program ensures you have an edge by providing the tools and contacts necessary to succeed.
How It Works
Students in the MBA, MBA in Professional Accounting, MS in Finance, Master of Business Analytics programs are automatically enrolled in the LPD. The three courses, over the duration of students’ graduate studies, are:
My Leadership & Brand
My Career Readiness
My Path Forward
Below is just a sample of the topics covered and support you'll receive through the LPD Program:
Professional Preparation
- 3 hours of one-on-one job or career coaching with a certified professional
- Training and guidance in your job search including:
- Regular resume reviews
- Managing your public profiles
- Interview coaching
- Internship, job placement, promotion support
- Networking tactics
- Working with ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)
- Support in real time as you work your way through the interview-job search or promotion process.
Networking
- Connections with alumni and employers to grow your network
- Employer networking events and panels
The Results
Both employers and students of the program have told us loud and clear: the LPD Program works. 98% of students recommend the program in post- graduation surveys.
87% of Canisius Wehle Business School graduates are employed at graduation.
Job Titles of Our Graduates
Here are just some job titles held by graduates of the LPD Program
- AI Lead Data Scientist
- Cash Flow Modeling Analyst
- Chief Financial Officer
- E-Commerce Digital Creative Coordinator
- Equity Research Associate
- Investment Reporting Analyst
- Marketing Manager
- Partner Success Manager
- Product Owner
- Senior Analyst
- Social Media Coordinator
- Sr. Marketing Associate
- Supply Chain-Logistics Specialist
- Vice President
- Wealth Management Associate
Hear From Our Students
"My interview skills greatly improved throughout this program. During my big Interview sessions I was in the middle of a job search where each job had 4 rounds of interviews. I made it to the final round of both and ultimately accepted a job as soon as I was done with my second semester of my MBA."
- Ryan Cicci
"Prior to the LPD I didn't know that the best ways to make the most out of my job search or look for positions that translated well with the experience that I did have. All of this improved because of the LPD and I was able to land a full-time role, the exact position that I wanted, and in a sector that has interested me since my time in undergrad."
- Taylor Sinclair
"As someone who tends to be reserved I think the most important thing I learned was how to advocate for myself in interviews and be more personable. I have already noticed how much more comfortable I am in these situations."
- Jack DiGesare
"I quickly realized that my career coach had a wealth of knowledge on how to build an excellent resume, network and interview. The skills she taught will stick with me and I will use them for promotions and other job opportunities within my company. I'm very glad I was able to complete the program."
- Patrick Quinlivan
