Throughout the academic year, the cohort participated in monthly sessions covering critical life and career development topics. These included identity-building, branding and storytelling, navigating employment-oriented platforms such as LinkedIn and Handshake, financial planning and post-graduation opportunities.
The curriculum was intentionally broad yet personalized, ensuring that each student was well-supported in crafting a vision for the future that aligns with their unique strengths and goals. The program culminated with a final presentation, where each student-athlete selected one of three formats to share their journey.
The reflection option allowed student-athletes to highlight the most impactful element of the program. The compare and contrast format invited students to examine the path of a role model in their desired field and outline what they would emulate or do differently based on their identity and values. Lastly, the looking ahead presentation gave student-athletes the chance to map out a five-year vision that reflects their core beliefs, growth areas and next steps.
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