Career Exploration and Success Staff Members Honored by the New Jersey Career Center Consortium (NJC3)
The New Jersey Career Center Consortium (NJC3) selected Kaitlyn Zullo Weiss, Associate Director, Strategic Outreach, as the New Jersey Career Center Consortium (NJC3) 2023 Practitioner of the Year. Anjelica Solomon, High Impact Programs (RTIP) Student Assistant, was selected as the New Jersey Career Center Consortium (NJC3) Student Intern of the Year. Kaitlyn and Anjelica both serve as dedicated team members for the Rutgers Office of Career Exploration and Success. They were both recognized for their outstanding leadership and contributions to the field of student career development.
Selected as the NJC3 2023 Practitioner of the Year, Kaitlyn leads the Strategic Outreach and Marketing team to develop engagement strategies for students, alumni, employers, and campus partners. This team effectively builds awareness of all Career Exploration and Success initiatives, programs, events, and services to help students and alumni connect with resources to increase their career success. Kaitlyn has also led Rutgers University teams as the Associate Director of Marketing for Student Engagement for the division of Student Affairs and the Assistant Director of Multimedia Production for the Rutgers University Alumni Association.
Kaitlyn attended the University of Rhode Island and earned an undergraduate degree in film media. She then enrolled in the Rutgers University School of Communication and Information to earn a master’s degree in digital media.
William Jones, Career Exploration and Success Executive Director, states that “Students must be aware of our resources for us to assist them in meeting their post-graduation goals. Kait has been instrumental in our efforts to connect with the broad student population. Initially coming from a background outside of career services, she brings a unique perspective to our outreach programs and has actively become a leader within the career services community both locally and nationally. I am ecstatic that the field continues recognizing her work to propel career services forward!”
Anjelica Solomon, the NJC3 2023 Practitioner of the Year, serves as a Student Intern for the Career Communities & Campus Partnerships unit in Career Exploration and Success. She supports the growth of the Rutgers Road to Industry Program (RTIPS). This is an exclusive, high-impact, multi-year experience designed to assist selected first-year undergraduate students with reaching post-graduation success.
Anjelica is currently a senior majoring in Information Technology and Informatics. She is also completing minors in Human Resource Management and Business Administration. She is an enthusiastic early career professional eager to pursue opportunities related to human resources technology, project management, marketing, and human resources/talent.
Stacey Kohler, Assistant Director, Career Pathways for Career Exploration and Success, states that “Anjelica has been instrumental in accelerating the growth of the Road to Industry Program (RTIP). She helps manage both cohorts by planning events, compiling important data, and communicating with students via Canvas. Anjelica goes above and beyond and takes great pride in helping RTIP students navigate their career journeys. She has been an asset to Career Exploration and Success and will be truly missed when she graduates this May.”
The New Jersey Career Center Consortium (NJC3) strives to increase the competency and professionalism of career centers. It seeks to facilitate strong academic and employer partnerships, provide programming to colleges and employers, and promote the value of cooperative education and internship programs. The Office of Career Exploration and Success at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is honored to have Kaitlyn and Anjelica recognized for their commitment to the career development profession.
