Information for Employers
West Texas A&M University graduates exemplify a blend of education and expertise across a wide array of professions, spanning from accounting to wildlife biology. Our WTAMU students receive a well-rounded education that blends a strong foundation in liberal arts with comprehensive technical knowledge, proving essential for thriving in today's dynamic professional landscape. Their education encompasses a diverse array of subjects, encompassing politics, economics, communication, languages, sciences, technology, and more, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges of the modern world. WTAMU students are smart, hard working and often quickly rise to the top of their chosen field. They are an asset to any employer.
The Office of Career and Professional Development is pleased to provide support for employers wanting to recruit students from WTAMU for full-time, internship, and part-time employment. Our office is located on campus in Canyon, in the Student Success Center in the Classroom Center, Suite 113 and can be reached at ( 806) 651-2345 or wtcareer@wtamu.edu.
Contact any of our Employer Relations team for help in connecting with great WT students and alumni.
Shelby Ford
Employer Relations Coordinator
sford@wtamu.edu
(806) 651-2345
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/shelby-ford-b7650a10a
Learn more about Shelby here.
Set up an appointment with Shelby here.
Kellee Massie
Employer Relations Coordinator
kmassie@wtamu.edu
(806) 651-2345
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kellee-massie-8803451b4
Learn more about Kellee here.
Set up an appointment with Kellee here.
Steve Sellars
Associate Director
ssellars@wtamu.edu
(806) 651-2345
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stevesellars
Learn more about Steve here.
Set up an appointment with Steve here.
Recruit WT students and alumni
West Texas A&M University students are among the best and brightest! Let us help you connect with them.
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Internship Program
Wondering if you should hire an intern or how you even get started setting up an internship program? Not sure if your internship is competitive or what to pay your interns? Let us help you answer these questions and more.
Events and Job Fairs
Our office sponsors a variety of events and job fairs to facilitate connecting you with our students.
Learn more about and register for career fairs, networking nights, and EXPOs
Campus and Program/Major Information
Familiarize yourself with WTAMU and our students/graduates and the Amarillo/Canyon metropolitan area.
Degrees awarded by WTAMU: Undergraduate | Graduate
Student outcomes information - Salary information for recent WT grads
Career and Professional Development's Partnership Program
Career and Professional Development's Partners receive exclusive benefits and services to build awareness of their brand on campus and connect with WTAMU students. Additionally, income from partners allows us to offer programming and host events to benefit our students' professional development and increase their career readiness.
Mentoring & Job Shadow
If you are interested in mentoring or allowing WT students to job shadow or simply visit with you about your career and professional work, the Career and Professional Development team wants to hear from you.
Students are eager to connect with an employer in their career area of interest to gain insights into the job requirements. Your willingness to connect not only benefits them but also provides an opportunity to engage with potential interns or full-time employees.
If you're interested in connecting with WT students in this manner, please contact any member of our Employer Relations Team.