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Career Success Stories

From internships and co-ops to networking opportunities and career coaching, Poole College’s integrated Career Center offers individualized guidance and resources to help students unleash their potential — and pursue the career of their choosing. Check out some of our success stories below.

Poole College Dean Frank Buckless and Christina DeBerardino pose with her Student Success Award certificate at an awards ceremony

Jul 20, 2026

Poole Pack Profiles: Get to Know Christina DeBerardino

DeBerardino teaches students that networking can shape a career path — because it changed hers. Discover how she helps Poole College undergrads connect with employers, build confidence and launch meaningful careers.
Richard Warr, Amir Mehr, Timothy McLoughlin and Jennings Glenn sitting in front of windows during a panel discussion

Dec 18, 2025

Poole College Finance Sector Summit Brings Together Academia and Industry

Leaders in banking, real estate and venture capital share insights on the evolving finance landscape, AI and career growth.
A women with curly hair and a black shirt and a man with a beard, brown hat, and green shirt smiling a the camera.

Nov 11, 2025

Brewing Change: How 321 Coffee is Redefining Inclusion

Two NC State alumni, including Poole alum Lindsay Wrege, are empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through employment.

Aug 21, 2025

Jenkins MBA Students Share Their Summer Internship Experiences

Internships are a defining part of the Jenkins Full-Time MBA, giving students the chance to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings.
Annie Murray stands by table at the Employer Summit

Jul 17, 2025

Poole College Employer Summit Offers Recruiting Insights

The 2025 Employer Summit welcomed over 50 different employers and offered new tools to help recruit top talent.
Travis Nguyen sits with a dog

Feb 12, 2025

Poole Transfer Student Used Leadership Opportunities to Find His Path

A Career Center course provided just the guidance and resources that Travis Nguyen needed.
Enas Bakri in cap and gown

Jan 22, 2025

Enas Bakri Found the Right Guidance at the Right Time

During her time at Poole College, Bakri used Career Center resources to land an internship — and eventually a full-time job — in her field.
Tucker Parrish wears his cap and gown inside Doak Field

Dec 23, 2024

How a Graduate’s Career Path Went Through the Poole Career Center

Tucker Parrish developed the skills to find the best job, from resume preparation to business meal manners, through the Poole Career Center.
Garrett Gough

Dec 1, 2024

Poole Senior Credits Career Fair for Full-Time Job Offer After Graduation

Garrett Gough is preparing to graduate with a job offer already in hand. Discover how he credits Poole's Career Fair for jumpstarting his journey.
Poole student Luke Hale at commencement

Nov 22, 2024

Retired Army Officer Finds His Place at Poole and in the Workplace

From ‘blank slate’ to full-time job, the Poole College Career Center helped Jenkins MBA grad Luke Hale find and follow a path.