Schedule on WITworks under Counseling. Use your Wentworth email & password to login. All Wentworth students and alumni have an account. If you are an alumna/us and are having trouble accessing WITworks, contact us at coopsandcareers@wit.edu or 617-989-4101.
OR Call our main line at 617-989-4101, stop by the front desk.
Appointments can be scheduled in-person or virtually. Check WITworks for your advisor’s daily availability.
If you are actively seeking a co-op for the upcoming semester connect with your Co-op & Career Advisor directly about drop-in hours.
Biography
Ria Kalinowski joined the Co-ops & Careers staff in 2016 with 4 years of experience in Higher Education. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Skidmore College and her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Framingham State University. Ria grew up in Northampton, MA but moved to Boston in 2006. She discovered her love for career development through informational interviews and volunteering at career centers in the area. She enjoys providing students with the tools they need to conduct successful job searches, using technology to help them build connections and increase their marketability, and guiding students on their career journey.
Unique fact:
Every Sunday evening, you can find Ria playing pick up soccer in her town women’s soccer league.
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