University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Three Panthers To Participate In NCAA Career In Sports Forum
5/24/2021 9:57:00 AM | General, Track & Field, Women's Lacrosse
INDIANAPOLIS – Three Pitt student-athletes were selected to participate in the 2021 NCAA Career in Sports Forum, held virtually May 26-28.
Jaylyn Aminu and Monica McNeil of the women's track and field team and Therese Pitman from women's lacrosse will attend, with the opportunity to gain career guidance and network with athletics administrators and sports industry experts through participation in the event.
The NCAA will utilize an interactive and engaging virtual platform to execute the Career in Sports once again this year. Participants have many options to connect with each other, including facilitated small group breakout rooms, networking hubs, and an exhibit hall where participants can speak with industry professionals and other attendees. The platform will enable attendees to build a strong sense of community within the program, replicating the cohort-model of in-person programming in the digital space.
The three-day forum prepares junior and senior student-athletes for a career after graduation. The forum helps student-athletes learn more about themselves as leaders by exposing them to projects that require critical thinking as well as practical experiences that will strengthen their personal and professional skills and competencies. Through their participation, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of roles within the athletics industry and how their personal and professional interests align with potential career paths.
Forum sessions include how student-athletes can become more aware of their inner strengths, how to develop a career plan, practical approaches to the job search, how to navigate as a young professional in the athletics industry, the role of an athletics administrator and head coach, and other motivational and key messaging from speakers. The athletes also will have opportunities to engage in breakout sessions where they will engage in guided discussions to further curriculum understanding and build community with other student-athletes. A student-athlete task force also was created to identify and develop specific sessions where student-athletes expressed particular interest.
The diverse lineup of student-athletes represents colleges and universities from all three divisions, numerous academic majors and many sports. Forum speakers include directors of athletics, representatives from athletics academic services, athletic conference offices, head coaches, and officials in business and professional sports.
Besides hosting the Career in Sports Forum each year, the NCAA leadership development office sponsors other targeted programs that assist student-athletes with the transition to life after college sports, as well as programs to enhance their leadership skills. The department also facilitates inclusive programming for athletics administrators and coaches who work with student-athletes on college campuses.
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Jaylyn Aminu and Monica McNeil of the women's track and field team and Therese Pitman from women's lacrosse will attend, with the opportunity to gain career guidance and network with athletics administrators and sports industry experts through participation in the event.
The NCAA will utilize an interactive and engaging virtual platform to execute the Career in Sports once again this year. Participants have many options to connect with each other, including facilitated small group breakout rooms, networking hubs, and an exhibit hall where participants can speak with industry professionals and other attendees. The platform will enable attendees to build a strong sense of community within the program, replicating the cohort-model of in-person programming in the digital space.
The three-day forum prepares junior and senior student-athletes for a career after graduation. The forum helps student-athletes learn more about themselves as leaders by exposing them to projects that require critical thinking as well as practical experiences that will strengthen their personal and professional skills and competencies. Through their participation, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of roles within the athletics industry and how their personal and professional interests align with potential career paths.
Forum sessions include how student-athletes can become more aware of their inner strengths, how to develop a career plan, practical approaches to the job search, how to navigate as a young professional in the athletics industry, the role of an athletics administrator and head coach, and other motivational and key messaging from speakers. The athletes also will have opportunities to engage in breakout sessions where they will engage in guided discussions to further curriculum understanding and build community with other student-athletes. A student-athlete task force also was created to identify and develop specific sessions where student-athletes expressed particular interest.
The diverse lineup of student-athletes represents colleges and universities from all three divisions, numerous academic majors and many sports. Forum speakers include directors of athletics, representatives from athletics academic services, athletic conference offices, head coaches, and officials in business and professional sports.
Besides hosting the Career in Sports Forum each year, the NCAA leadership development office sponsors other targeted programs that assist student-athletes with the transition to life after college sports, as well as programs to enhance their leadership skills. The department also facilitates inclusive programming for athletics administrators and coaches who work with student-athletes on college campuses.
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