Maroon Connections is a series of activities and events related to college success and career development. Some of the key objectives include creating an educational plan, defining career goals, developing a leadership identity, and transitioning out of the Student-Athlete role.
Each semester, student-athletes are required to attend one mandatory event that corresponds to the key objectives of their class level. Recent events have included a Resume Boot Camp for sophomores, Ultimate Money Skills for juniors, and a Senior Transitions presentation by Careerathletes.
Maroon Connections Four-Year Outline
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Key Objectives
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Activities
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YEAR ONE
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- Academic Preparation
- Self Knowledge/Career Exploration
- Introduction to Resources
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- Your Winning Season 1-credit class – Fall semester
- Complete online career assessment & major exploration exercises
- Register on careerathletes.com and connect with a mentor
- Attend a majors fair if undecided or attend an event in your major
- College Success seminar – Spring semester
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YEAR TWO
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- Create Educational Plan
- Define/Narrow Career Goals
- Leadership Identity
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- Resume Boot Camp – Fall semester
- Declare major
- Attend an internship information session at Career Services
- Leadership seminar – Spring semester
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YEAR THREE
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- Finalize Graduation Timeline
- Hands-On Career Experience
- Personal Development
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- Networking/interviewing workshop – Fall semester
- Complete graduation timeline contract
- Update resume
- Attend a career fair
- Arrange an internship
- Personal Development seminar – Spring semester
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YEAR FOUR
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- Transitioning out of Student-Athlete Role
- Professional Skills
- Graduation
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- Post-Graduation Transitions seminar – Fall semester
- Finalize resume and upload to careerathletes.com
- Meet with a professional mentor
- Complete Graduation Checklist in Academic Services
- Visit on-campus Career Services for a mock interview
- Attend an etiquette dinner
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