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Career Development

If lifelong learning is important to you, there's no better place to work than NC State. Empowering our students — and our employees — for a lifetime of success and impact is at the core of everything we Think and Do.

Make Learning the Heart of Your Career

Your career is more than a job; it’s a journey of discovery and growth. When you work at NC State, you’re surrounded by learning every day, and you have access to extensive resources to support your continual education. Whether you want to pursue a degree, attend workshops on topics of interest, explore online classes on your own schedule, access coaching to support your team or recognize the growth and success of others, we are here to help you thrive at every stage of your career.

LinkedIn Learning

Grow your career on the go, any time and for free with access to LinkedIn Learning’s broad range of online professional development classes.

Education Is Part of the Package

It can be hard to juggle a life, a career and an education. Because we know having flexible options can make the difference between pursuing a degree or not, NC State offers over 1,000 courses that can be taken online. We also offer more than 60 graduate certificates that can be completed in less time than a full graduate degree program.

When you utilize our tuition assistance programs to support your goals, you make the most of every minute at NC State. We offer options that provide substantial cost savings and an open door so you can audit courses that interest you or pursue a degree.

When it comes to potentially life-changing benefits, our tuition waiver is top of the class. Full-time employees are eligible to take three free courses each year — at any of the 17 institutions in the UNC System. You have access to the unmatched academic opportunities offered right here at NC State, and so much more.

Going to school while pursuing your career isn’t easy.
But we can help lighten the load.

We Invest in — and Celebrate — Your Career

Our employees shine. Your contributions to NC State — both large and small — touch the lives of our students, further our strategic goals and build a stronger Wolfpack community for us all. Our Pack comes together to recognize those contributions through our awards and recognition programs. We know that your hard work isn’t only motivated by your passion for the mission of NC State. It’s also motivated by your desire to build your career and reach your goals. We’re grateful for the difference that you’re making along the way.

Awards and Recognition

Our employees celebrate the achievements of their peers through recognition programs that range from the annual prestige of our Awards for Excellence to the everyday gratitude of our Paws and Say Thanks digital cards. We lift each other up and appreciate the work you do on behalf of our students and our state.

Our Campuswide Commitment

Talented people all across campus regularly share their expertise to help strengthen our Wolfpack. Discover trainings and workshops that will help you sharpen your skills, broaden your horizons or succeed in your role.