Journey Beyond Sports

“The JBS Program”

Student-athletes might:

Feel inadequately prepared for life after graduation.
Feel torn between their athletic obligations and excelling in the classroom.
Struggle with setting long-term goals after spending so much time on immediate goals during college.
Lack internship experience and networking opportunities outside of sports.
Struggle to establish their identities outside of sports.
Struggle with depression after graduation if they are unable to establish their identities after sports.
Be afraid to explore options beyond sports.
Feel lost without guidance or direction

Student-athletes:

Have experience with teamwork, leadership, and working in diverse environments.
Represent the leadership, interpersonal and teamwork skills that employers are looking for.
Are competitive, they long to win, and will work hard to exceed expectations.
Are disciplined, conscious of deadlines, and attentive to detail.

Student-athletes should:

Fully understand the job interview process.
Take advantage of alumni events on campus.
Be allowed to participate in Career Fairs off campus, with various companies in the areas of interest.
Build job-seeking skills, take advantage of professional shadow opportunities, and enhance their professional networks.

The Student-Athlete will participate in a two-day interviewing masterclass for athletes.
The Student-Athlete will build confidence around virtual and in-person job interviewing.
The Student-Athlete will strengthen virtual and in-person career fair presence and execution.
The Student-Athlete will build bold, dynamic and robust cover letters and resumes that lead to job placement.
The Student-Athlete will understand interview and workforce attire.
The Student-Athlete will learn how to progress in their career once they enter the workforce.