Career and Educational Planning 

Scholars are provided a number of learning opportunities designed to test, refine, and further develop their respective leadership and professional interests and abilities. These development opportunities assist in understanding the financial services industry, the careers that are available, current hot topics, the main players in the industry, and overall career preparation. Participation in development activities is required throughout the four year experience.

Year 1: Understanding Myself

• Industry visits
• Speaker series with professionals from the industry
• Major and Minor exploration
• Career Fair opportunities

Year 2: "Me" As Part of a Team

• Resume critique
• Use of assessment in the workplace
• Mock interviews-behavioral based
• Industry visits
• Industry speakers
• Career Fair opportunities

Year 3: Team Within an Organization

• Resume critique
• Internship preparation workshop
• Mock interviews-multiple styles
• Career fairs
• Industry speakers
• Industry visits

Year 4: Leading in an Organization

• Resume critique
• Job search strategy workshop
• Career fairs
• Industry speakers
• Industry visits