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Employment Outcomes

Our graduates achieve remarkable success in their chosen fields.*

94%
Employment Rate*
$12K
Avg. Starting Salary*
2.3K
Active Alumni
47
States Represented

*Based on self-reported data from the 23 graduates who responded to our optional survey. Employment includes volunteer positions, informal arrangements, and "self-employment." Salary figures represent annual cash equivalent of all income sources.

Our Services

Comprehensive career support from enrollment through retirement.

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Resume Building

Our career counselors help you craft a compelling resume that highlights your unique nomadic experience. We specialize in translating unconventional backgrounds into employer-friendly language.

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Mock Interviews

Practice common interview scenarios in a supportive environment. Learn how to address gaps in employment history and explain your housing-flexible lifestyle with confidence.

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Job Placement

Access our exclusive job board featuring positions that value your unique skill set. Our employer partners specifically seek VU graduates for their adaptability and resilience.

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Alumni Network

Connect with successful graduates across the country. Our alumni network spans 47 states and includes professionals in cardboard architecture, competitive panhandling, and freight logistics.

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Entrepreneurship Support

Start your own business with guidance from our Small Business Development Center. We've helped launch over 200 micro-enterprises including sign-holding services and recycling operations.

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Credential Verification

Employers can verify your VU credentials through our official verification system. We provide documentation suitable for background checks and employment verification.

Current Opportunities

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Alumni Success Stories

Meet graduates who've built remarkable careers with their VU education.

Marcus T.

MDA '23
Regional Dumpster Supervisor, Whole Foods Network
"My MDA degree gave me the strategic thinking skills to optimize foraging routes across 12 stores. I now lead a team of 8 divers."

Patricia L.

BSNS '22
Founder, Bindle & Beyond LLC
"VU taught me to see opportunities where others see obstacles. My portable organization business now serves clients in 3 states."

Gerald P.

DHP '24
Itinerant Professor of Hobo Studies
"My dissertation on the philosophical implications of impermanence has been cited by 3 other VU graduates. I'm now living my truth."

Sandra W.

AAV '21
Community Outreach Specialist
"My AAV gave me the communication skills to bridge the gap between the housed and housing-flexible communities. I'm making a real difference."

Thomas K.

Train Hopping Cert '23
Freelance Rail Logistics Consultant
"The safety training saved my life twice. Now I consult for documentary filmmakers and adventure tourism companies."

Linda K.

Ministry Cert '22
Ordained Church of the U.N.T. Minister
"My ministry preparation certificate allowed me to serve communities across the Southwest. VU helped me find my spiritual calling."

Employer Partners

Organizations that actively recruit VU graduates.

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Fast Food Chains

Multiple national chains value our graduates' flexibility and reliability.

Recycling Centers

Our alumni are prized for their keen eye for valuable materials.

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Temp Agencies

Day labor opportunities with partners who understand nomadic schedules.

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Gig Economy

Connect with platforms that offer flexible, location-independent work.

Ready to Launch Your Career?

Enroll at VU today and gain access to our complete Career Services suite from day one.

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