Northwestern University Athletics
Sophomores Scout Out Future Professions
4/9/2018 9:58:00 AM | David G. Kabiller NU for Life Program
EVANSTON, Ill. — Sophomore student-athletes explored possible future career paths last week at the Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center as part of NU for Life's Industry Exploration program.
At the annual event, sophomores had a chance to listen and ask questions of industry leaders in eight different professional categories.
Professional panelists were primarily Wildcat alums, including Jeff Budzien (Football/BMO Harris Bank), Sterling Williams (Men's Basketball/Vedder Price), and Katherine Kim (Fencing/Walker Sands). In all, 27 industry leaders came to Evanston to network with second-year student-athletes.
"This is a great next step for us to continue to network and learn about our future career paths," said sophomore volleyball player Emily Ehman. "This is super valuable for all of us, whether you know what you want to do after college or not."
This event fits in with the structured, four-year program established for Wildcat student-athletes. Sophomores pre-selected two industry exploration sessions to attend and spent 30 minutes in each rotation. In each session, professionals provided in-depth explanation into their respective industries and functions, introducing perhaps otherwise unknown opportunities and allowing the Wildcats to consider their interests relative to those new insights.
Getting sophomore student-athletes on the path to post-graduate success is consistent with Northwestern's mission to field elite teams in the Big Ten and foster high-level academic and extracurricular performance.
NU for Life is the Northwestern athletic department's career enhancement and employer engagement department, which allows student-athletes the resources to excel professionally after their athletic careers. Another event hosted by NU for Life is the Wildcat Professional Excellence Program (WPEP), which gives junior student-athletes a similar chance to network, and features the announcement of the annual Kabiller Award, which offers standout student-athletes a $5,000 grant for use in professional development.
At the annual event, sophomores had a chance to listen and ask questions of industry leaders in eight different professional categories.
We're thankful for our young alumni and friends of the #B1GCats who have come back to teach about their industry and career path. pic.twitter.com/J3hk0Su0io
— NU for Life (@NUforLife) April 5, 2018
Professional panelists were primarily Wildcat alums, including Jeff Budzien (Football/BMO Harris Bank), Sterling Williams (Men's Basketball/Vedder Price), and Katherine Kim (Fencing/Walker Sands). In all, 27 industry leaders came to Evanston to network with second-year student-athletes.
"This is a great next step for us to continue to network and learn about our future career paths," said sophomore volleyball player Emily Ehman. "This is super valuable for all of us, whether you know what you want to do after college or not."
Some student-athletes are already set on their future plans.
— NU for Life (@NUforLife) April 5, 2018
Others are still deciding. #B1GCats pic.twitter.com/KpT2l6zzgY
This event fits in with the structured, four-year program established for Wildcat student-athletes. Sophomores pre-selected two industry exploration sessions to attend and spent 30 minutes in each rotation. In each session, professionals provided in-depth explanation into their respective industries and functions, introducing perhaps otherwise unknown opportunities and allowing the Wildcats to consider their interests relative to those new insights.
Tonight is all about listening close and networking.
— NU for Life (@NUforLife) April 5, 2018
You never know what your next step might be. #B1GCats pic.twitter.com/72Tie6VTqe
Getting sophomore student-athletes on the path to post-graduate success is consistent with Northwestern's mission to field elite teams in the Big Ten and foster high-level academic and extracurricular performance.
NU for Life is the Northwestern athletic department's career enhancement and employer engagement department, which allows student-athletes the resources to excel professionally after their athletic careers. Another event hosted by NU for Life is the Wildcat Professional Excellence Program (WPEP), which gives junior student-athletes a similar chance to network, and features the announcement of the annual Kabiller Award, which offers standout student-athletes a $5,000 grant for use in professional development.
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