Connecting graduates with meaningful opportunities in the housing-flexible economy.
Our graduates achieve remarkable success in their chosen fields.*
*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.
Comprehensive career support from enrollment through retirement.
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.
Practice common interview scenarios in a supportive environment. Learn how to address gaps in employment history and explain your housing-flexible lifestyle with confidence.
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.
Connect with successful graduates across the country. Our alumni network spans 47 states and includes professionals in cardboard architecture, competitive panhandling, and freight logistics.
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.
Employers can verify your VU credentials through our official verification system. We provide documentation suitable for background checks and employment verification.
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Meet graduates who've built remarkable careers with their VU education.
"My MDA degree gave me the strategic thinking skills to optimize foraging routes across 12 stores. I now lead a team of 8 divers."
"VU taught me to see opportunities where others see obstacles. My portable organization business now serves clients in 3 states."
"My dissertation on the philosophical implications of impermanence has been cited by 3 other VU graduates. I'm now living my truth."
"My AAV gave me the communication skills to bridge the gap between the housed and housing-flexible communities. I'm making a real difference."
"The safety training saved my life twice. Now I consult for documentary filmmakers and adventure tourism companies."
"My ministry preparation certificate allowed me to serve communities across the Southwest. VU helped me find my spiritual calling."
Organizations that actively recruit VU graduates.
Multiple national chains value our graduates' flexibility and reliability.
Our alumni are prized for their keen eye for valuable materials.
Day labor opportunities with partners who understand nomadic schedules.
Connect with platforms that offer flexible, location-independent work.
Enroll at VU today and gain access to our complete Career Services suite from day one.