Amidst the Pandemic, Employment Outcomes for Batten Graduates Remain High News Despite major disruptions in the hiring market posed by the coronavirus pandemic, Batten’s most recent graduates demonstrate that a Batten education continues to be in high demand among employers across sectors.
Meet the 2021 Batten Finalists for the Presidential Management Fellows Program News One of the most prestigious programs for graduate students and alumni interested in public service, the fellowship affords recipients two years of experience and training at a federal agency.
Virtual Think Tank Event Please join us Thursday, 11/19 and Friday, 11/20 for the inaugural UVA Virtual Think Tank Career Trek. Over the course of two days, you will have the opportunity to connect with human resource representatives and policy experts from six highly regarded organizations who will share information about current projects, upcoming opportunities, and how to get involved.
Virtual Think Tank Event Please join us Thursday, 11/19 and Friday, 11/20 for the inaugural UVA Virtual Think Tank Career Trek. Over the course of two days, you will have the opportunity to connect with human resource representatives and policy experts from six highly regarded organizations who will share information about current projects, upcoming opportunities, and how to get involved.
Bocock Fellowship Recipients Explore Careers in Public Service News Six Batten students completed public service-focused internships supported by the Frederic S. Bocock Fellowship this summer. Through the generosity of Fred and Mary Buford Hitz, the Bocock Fellowship was created to advance the careers of Batten students in public service, specifically through governmental internship opportunities.
Salesforce Spotlights Batten School with Article in Harvard Business Review News “Making sure students know there is a team of people who can and want to help is fundamental to success. Connecting student services, academic advising, and career services creates an equitable support structure,” says Steve Hiss, director of career services and alumni engagement at UVA Batten.
The Batten School Announces Employment Outcomes for 2019 Graduates News Recent Batten alums are making their mark across the sectors and around the globe. Of those seeking positions, 99% of graduates from Batten’s Bachelor of Arts degree program and 96% of those who graduated from the Master of Public Policy degree program secured a career destination within six months of graduating.