The Spark: Upcoming Leadership Workshop and Sports Business Event

Alumni Give Back: Mock Interviews, April 12

We’ve learned from the recent alumni survey that 57% of you would like to hear more about volunteer and community service opportunities. Here’s one!

We are accepting last-minute volunteers for Mock Interviews! You were there once. You know how it feels to have your confidence boosted by professionals! Time to return the favor and come help the current crop of internship candidates prepare for their internship placement interviews on Tuesday, April 12, at the Carson Center! We are looking for in-person volunteers for the first two time blocks:

  • 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

  • 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Sign up today for one or both time blocks! (You can tell your friends all about it too. Here’s a flyer!) In addition, a volunteer information session will take place via Zoom on Tuesday, April 5, at 2 p.m. We will provide more details once you are signed up. 

Save the Date: Leadership Skills Workshop, April 27

Don’t miss our next career development workshop! We’re finalizing the details about our next EXP Young Adults Program workshop with Laura Doxey.

A certified business and leadership coach, Laura has 20+ years of leadership and coaching experience in multiple service industry fields and is eager to help YOU become a great leader! Pencil in the evening of Wednesday, April 27, at 5 p.m. for now, and stay tuned for registration information!

EXP Your Horizons

April 22: The Sports Biz Talent Incubator

Via Zoom. 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. but you don’t have to attend the whole day. Join us when you can!

The Sports Biz Talent Incubator is a virtual conference designed to accelerate college student readiness for careers in the sports business. This Conference will introduce students to tried and true career principles and will be focused on developing student skills and character qualities for career success. Over 65 industry professionals and 50 sports teams and organizations are confirmed to participate in this exciting event, including ESPN, FOX Sports, Golden State Warriors, and all of your Los Angeles teams!

Register now! Students that register early will receive weekly event updates and valuable career preparation strategies!

There is also a pre-conference virtual rally on April 21 from 4-5 p.m. Meet industry professionals who will share career experiences and advice to energize and inspire students for a sports career. Prizes will be raffled off. Register for the rally here.

Critical Success Skills22: Applied Skills Series with Vital Link

Via Zoom. Thursdays April 21 - May 12, 4:00-5:30 p.m. 

Join our friends at Vital Link and Business and Entrepreneurship SoCal for a weekly series of engaging workshops covering important skills everyone needs to know before entering the workforce! Engage with professionals from all sectors as they lead participants through the workshop and earn a certification of completion badge!

  • April 21: Workplace Etiquette

  • April 28: Careers in the Future with Guest Speakers

  • May 5: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving & Design Thinking

  • May 12: Communication on the Job

Register now. Contact Neda Arab at Neda@vitallinkoc.org for more information.