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The Office of Career Exploration and Success has been elevated to the Assistant Vice Provost level, marking a significant milestone in the university’s commitment to career readiness. William (Wil) Jones now serves as Assistant Vice Provost for Career Development and Executive Director of CES, reflecting the growing role of career development in student success. This advancement highlights the collective efforts of campus partners in building a career-ready ecosystem that supports students in exploring pathways, developing key skills, and achieving meaningful post-graduation outcomes.

On November 5, 2025, Career Exploration and Success hosted it's annual Career Ecosystem Breakfast, a networking event focused on celebrating outstanding campus partnerships and highlighting opportunities for collaboration.

Through the Student Employee Enrichment (SEE) Program at Rutgers, Tommy Reardon '14 transformed his on-campus job at the Cook Douglass Recreation Center into an opportunity to develop key career skills such as leadership, communication, and adaptability. With guidance from mentors and a commitment to growth, he leveraged these experiences to pursue a successful career in fitness coaching, now serving as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Plainfield High School.

Through the Student Employee Enrichment (SEE) Program at Rutgers, Maksims Kurjanovics Kravcenko has turned his on-campus jobs into opportunities to build essential career-readiness skills like leadership, communication, and critical thinking. With support from mentors and a focus on reflection and growth, he’s used these experiences to prepare for a future leadership role in the FinTech sector.

On January 30, 2025, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) announced that William (Wil) Jones, the executive director of Career Exploration and Success, was elected to serve as a member of the 2025-26 NACE Board of Directors.

The Office of Career Exploration and Success celebrated Dr. Francine Conway, Rutgers—New Brunswick Chancellor, as the recipient of the Richard L. Edwards Outstanding Career Advocate Award during the 25 Years of FIGS (First-Year Interest Group Seminars) celebration. Named after the inaugural Chancellor of Rutgers—New Brunswick, Dr. Richard L. Edwards, the award recognizes individuals who significantly advance student career readiness. Dr. Conway, only the second recipient of the award since its creation in 2017, was honored for her transformative contributions to career development and her commitment to embedding “world readiness” into institutional strategies.