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Poole Alumnus Camden Willeford (’17) Soars at Security Startup

Careers and Employers

Stories showing the impact of the Poole College 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. 
Heather Whitley at her Red Hat internship

Nov 14, 2024

Poole Senior Heather Whitley Finds Her ‘Why’ and Her Career Direction

The Poole College Career Center led Heather Whitley from her comfort zone to self-confidence, an internship, and a job after graduation.

Aug 26, 2024

Justine Wan, Content Team Manager, Roofer Marketers

The Master of Management, Marketing Analytics (MMA) program has given Justine Wan the opportunity to expand her network and enhance her marketing expertise with emerging marketing insights and state-of-the-art analytics techniques.
Dean Frank Buckless welcoming Employer Summit attendees

Jul 8, 2024

Poole College Employer Summit Fuels Talent Pipeline

In addition to highlighting key engagement opportunities for employers, the summit invites them to brainstorm new, unique ideas to source talent.

Jun 27, 2024

Marcus Rountree, ‘12, Senior Manager of Product Management at McDonald’s 

Thanks to the resources and career advancement opportunities in the Jenkins MBA program, Marcus Rountree went from teaching middle school science to leading technology integration for a multibillion-dollar global company – and increasing his income tenfold.

May 24, 2024

Heather Young, Platform Engagement and Deepening Product Manager at Truist

For Heather Young, the flexibility of the Master of Management program, along with the practical, hands-on curriculum and supportive faculty, have made for a rich learning experience that adds value to her career in real time.

Mar 27, 2024

Meet Jonathan Flora, Corporate Auditor at SECU

Flora says the breadth of knowledge he has gained in the Jenkins MAC program, along with the diverse perspectives he has been exposed to, have made him a stronger leader.
Poole College alumni Thomas Armstrong (left) and Parker Mayes, founders of LetsGoRaleigh, were featured on CBS 17's MyCarolina program.

Mar 12, 2024

Poole Alumni Launch Startup to Foster Human Connection

Through the Andrews Launch Accelerator, business administration graduates Thomas Armstrong and Parker Mayes created LetsGo Raleigh to "make it easy for people to spend time with each other."
Poole College alumnus Camden Willeford

Mar 5, 2024

Poole Alumnus Camden Willeford (’17) Soars at Security Startup

Willeford credits Poole's high-impact experiences, including internships and practicums, as a big part of his success as business intelligence manager at Flock Safety.