Welcome future Owls!
We are so happy you are considering Westfield State University and look forward to welcoming you to campus soon! Identifying a major and/or career path can be a daunting process, but we are here to help. The Career Center will work with you with every step on your career journey to create a plan that sets you up for success. We offer lifetime services and provide individualized assistance with:
Our students land prestigious internships locally, regionally and nationally. 
We host several industry-specific career fairs annually to give students the opportunity to connect with employers on internships and jobs. 
Students connect with industry experts on entering the field at our networking nights. 
Westfield State University students gain experience in various industries, including sports and fitness. 
Our annual Government, Criminal Justice and Non-Profit Career Fair attracts employers nationally, including major federal agencies. 
Westfield State University’s Education Department prepares our students to be successful in the classroom and beyond.
Major/Career Exploration
Career advisors and students work as a team to identify career development goals, action steps, and plans to ensure that you are intentional in college and competitive in the job market. We offer several resources, such as What Can I Do With This Major, the MBTI, Strong Inventory, and CareerExplorer assessment to help along this journey.
Internships & Experiential Education
Westfield State University offers students up to 15 academic credits (an entire semester) for completing an internship – that’s how much we support students gaining real-world experiences. We partner with many local and regional employers to offer internships year-round. We also work with The Washington Center Program, a highly prestigious internship program in D.C., to offer credit-bearing internships with the nation’s most exclusive employers. Students also have the opportunity to spend a semester at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL, and gain a competitive edge for employment with any Disney affiliate. Westfield State University also has a rigorous study abroad program, biannual undergraduate research and creative activity conferences, and more to help students grow as professionals and individuals.
Check out our Experiential Education Report to see where our students intern.
Employer Engagement
The Career Center partners with employers from various industries regionally and nationally to cultivate robust internships and employment opportunities. Students have the opportunity to connect with employers in person and virtually at networking events, information sessions, and career fairs. Students are also provided immediate access to Handshake, our job and internship platform, which houses over 800,000 employers, covering all 50 states! Students and alumni work as interns and employees at notable organizations such as:
Bank of America; Baystate Medical Center; Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Bombardier; Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston Symphony Orchestra; Brown, Brothers and Harriman; Cadence Aerospace; Chubb; CommCore Consulting Group; U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency; Dunkin’ Brands; Fidelity; Granite Telecommunications; Henkel; The Key Program; KPMG; L3 Harris; Massachusetts General Hospital; MA State Police; Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C.; Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office; Moderna; New England Disposal Technologies; Oracle; Philadelphia Insurance Companies; Rockland Trust; The Hanover Insurance Group; The Hartford; TJX; UMass Memorial Medical Center; U.S. Department of Homeland Security; and U.S.D.A. Rural Development.
Check out our Post-Graduate Report for more details on where our alums land!
