T- 3 Program Total Terrier Training Program

Series

Navigating Student-Athletesthrough the Career Development

Process Cheretta Robson

Assistant Director of Career Development

St. Francis College

• Introduction• Program Objectives • Mission and Goals of the T-3 Program• Program Steps• Challenges Faced • Planned Programming • Program Resources • Outcomes• Questions

Agenda

Why was the T-3 Program created?

The program was established based off a need exposed by the NCAA Career in Sports Forum from student athletes. It was also inspired from a NCAA.

There are over 400,000 NCAA student-athletes and most of us will go pro in something other than sports.-NCAA

Introduction

• T-3 program series was created to enhance services for 200 division I student athletes at St. Francis College.

• The program fosters basic career skills to improve the career development process of student-athletes.

• Working with the athletics department to collaborate on student- athletes professional goals.

Program Objectives

Mission and Goal

T-3 Program “STRENGTHEN YOUR CAREER OFFENSE”

Mission StatementThe St. Francis College Career Development Center’s mission is to prepare all students for a rewarding career. Our ultimate goal is to assist our students in gaining autonomy to develop their own identity and purpose. The T-3 (Terrier Total Training) program has been established for student-athletes to plan the next step beyond their sport. The program will provide opportunities to explore career options, develop job search skills, and make informed career decisions based on their skills and interests. Student-athletes who combine the lessons learned from athletic competition and the educational opportunities afforded by our college will be well-prepared to meet the challenges of today’s ever-changing world. GoalThe goal of the T-3 program is to train and enable St. Francis College student-athletes to become more competitive in the workforce. A series of career based programs will equip each athlete with the tools needed for professional development beyond their sporting arenas. The T-3 program will offer a range of workshops on various topics. Moreover the goal of the T-3 program is to develop students to become leaders as they evolve into well-rounded individuals.

Program Steps

• Created a position (T-3 Coordinator) for a student-athlete to work within the Career Development Center assisting with marketing, outreach, creation of interactive workshops and presentations.

• Met with Athletics Director to discuss the program buy in and the benefits for student-athletes.

• Discuss the T-3 Program with coaches and student-athletes at their respective meetings.

• Work with the Sports Information Department to gain photos of student-athletes for the T-3 brochure (on and off the court.)

• E-mail Athletic Director and the Director of Compliance to have workshop information sent to coaches and student-athletes. E-mails were also sent to coaches and student-athletes as a reminder follow up from the Career Development Center.

• Worked with the Athletics Department to obtain fall and spring lists of new student-athletes contact information.

• Promoted events on the Facebook T-3 Program page and posted flyers in all athletic facilities (i.e., workout areas, lockers, gyms.)

• Programs were planned on Thursdays, 11:10-12:10 (1 hour) during common hour which classes are not held. Workshops were also held in the dorms from 5 pm- 6 pm before evening classes.

• Food and giveaways were provided at all workshops.

• A tracking card was given to each student-athlete in attendance. The card tracked attendance at all career development center related events even outside of the T-3 Program. After six events were attended student-athletes would receive an incentive. (i.e., school food service $5.00 gift card, Chipotle gift card, SFC gear)

• Survey student- athletes on the T-3 program

• Upon competition of all the workshops the student-athletes, coaches and full teams would receive a certificate of recognition and a t-shirt at the Student Athletic Dinner and/or SGA Awards Dinner.

Program Steps

• Support from team coaches and athletics • Funding for the program which money was

not allotted for the pilot program year (2010-2011)

• Fear of low attendance of student-athletes during their common hour (free period) and in the dorms (evening.)

Challenges Faced

• Resume and Cover Letter • Career Fair Preparation • Interviewing Skills• Job and Internship Search • Networking • Social Media and Personal Branding • My Plan Career Assessments-Self

Assessments

Planned Career Programing

T-3 Program Series Resources

Program Flyers

Program Flyers (cont.)

T-3 Program Brochure

T-3 Program Brochure (cont.)

T-3 Tracking Card

T-Shirt Design

Front Back

Program Certificates Student-Athletes

Program CertificatesCoaches

Program Certificates Teams

T-3 Workshop Survey Please fill out this survey and you will be entered to win a $25 American Express Gift Card.1) Did you attend both of the T-3 Program workshops? (Required)a. Yes b. No

2) If not, which one did you attend? (drop down and required)a. Perfect Your Playbook- Resume & Cover Letterb. Fast Break to the Real World- Job & Internship Search

3) Did you find these workshops useful? (required)a. Yesb. Noc. If not, why? ___________________________

4) Was there any information you felt should have been presented that wasn’t? a. _______________________

5) Do you have a resume?a. Yesb. No6) Have you ever had an internship related to your field?a. Yes b. No

7) Do you know what you want as a desired career?a. Yesb. Noc. UnsureIf so, what career_________________________________________

8) Select your year:a. Freshmanb. Sophomorec. Juniord. Seniore. 5th Year Accounting Student

9) Select your major(s):a. Accounting & Business Law b. Biology c. Chemistry & Physics d. Communication Arts e. Criminal Justice f. Economics g. Education h. English i. Health Promotion & Sciences j. History k. Honors Program l. Information Technologym. International Cultural Studies n. Management o. Mathematics p. Nursing q. Philosophy r. Physical Education s. Physician Assistant t. Political Science

u. Pre-Health Profession Program v. Professional Studiesw. Psychology x. Religious Studies y. Social Studies z. Sociology aa. Spanish

10) What sport do you play?a. Men’s Basketballb. Men’s Cross Countryc. Men’s Golfd. Men’s Soccere. Men’s Swimming and Divingf. Men’s Tennisg. Men’s Track and Fieldh. Men’s Water Poloi. Women’s Basketballj. Women’s Bowlingk. Women’s Cross Countryl. Women’s Golfm. Women’s Swimming and Divingn. Women’s Tenniso. Women’s Track and Fieldp. Women’s Volleyballq. Women’s Water Polo

11) Name (Optional) a. _______________________

Yearly Career Programs 2010-2011

How to Create Your Game Plan-Resume Writing Come join the Career Development Center and find out what employers are seeking on your resume! Get ahead of the game by perfecting your career playbook.

Fast Break to the Real World- Job/Internship SearchMake a fast break and get trained for your next experience! The Career Development Center will help you get prepared for your dream job or internship.

Don’t be a Rookie at Personal Branding and Social MediaLet your Facebook MAKE you- not BREAK you! Join the Career Development Center in this workshop to find out how your personal website can help you attract employers instead of turning them away, while also developing your personal brand.

Interview I.Q: Avoid Belly-Flopping Your InterviewLearn how to “Dress for Success” and make your first impression a lasting one with the help of the Career Development Center. The interview is the most crucial aspect of getting any job so preparation is key!

Prepare, Practice, Perfect!-Resume Writing Come join the Career Development Center to PREPARE, PRACTICE and PERFECT what employers are seeking on your resume. Prepare yourself for career success!

Don’t Foul Out of Your Interview- Interviewing StrategiesIt’s time to take off your jerseys and put on a suit! Learn how to make your first impression a lasting one with the help of the Career Development Center. Your interview is the most crucial aspect of getting any job, so preparation is KEY!

Professional Dating: How to Network Like a Pro! Come join the Career Center and learn how to get the DATE you’re looking for, and to close the deal for your success.

Have Fun at The Fair- How To Work A Career FairCome have FUN and learn how to LAND a job or internship at a career fair.

Yearly Career Programs 2011-2012

• Increased visits of student-athletes to the career development center.

• T-3 Program is now posted on the SFC Athletic website. • Two programs were repeated in the fall and spring (on-campus and

in the dorms ) 2010-2011. This was 8 programs for the year. 2011-2012 a decrease in dorm attendance, the program was discontinued in the evening due to a lesser amount of students in attendance. The program is now 4 workshops a year.

• Funding was received the first year due to a refund the career center received from a third party. The second year the budget was limited due to no fiscal increases for the departments new program initiatives.

• 60-40 students attended each workshop in 2010-2011, 40-20 attended each workshop 2011-2012 The program still exist with funding from other career budgets.

Outcomes

Q & A

Winning means you're willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else.

- Vince Lombardi

T- 3 Program Total Terrier Training Program

Series

Navigating Student-Athletesthrough the Career Development

Process Cheretta Robson

Assistant Director of Career Development

St. Francis College