The program
Advice Beyond the Classroom, the Professional ABCs, helps students interested in constructing the foundation of their future professional success through curriculum and access to our extensive network of alumni and professional mentors who are driven to empower and guide our future leaders to success. Our goal is to create a competitive advantage for our participants in their careers.
Topics that we cover throughout the year include:
- First Impressions
- Goal Setting and Recovering from Failure
- Small Talk and Communications
- Resume and Professional Profile Building
- Business Etiquette
- The Mock Interview
Post Graduation
ABC Alumni continue to benefit from the program while in college by our support structure, reinforcing concepts, and assistance with resume building. ABC maintains relationships with professionals, recruiting firms, and employers to help our college upperclassmen get placed in internships as they begin to transition to full time opportunities.
After college, the ABC program provides guidance on full time employment opportunities along with the following:
- Benefits consultation
- Salary negotiation assistance
- Basic budgeting
- Investing guidance
Alumni get access to network with ABC’s vast network of professionals throughout the lifecycle.