Trip Overview |
Industry Immersion trips are designed to supplement and bolster learning from the classroom.
Before the Trip
Participants will be required to attend and participate in pre-program orientations and complete assigned industry research and trade readings to prepare for the experience. Orientation content includes trip expectations, safety, networking strategy, communication guidelines, and how to best prepare to meet a potential future employer.
During the Trip
Industry Immersion offers a broad stroke of industry education. The learning experience will also dive into detailed topics that cover specific companies from the trip itinerary. Topics include organizational culture, ways to prepare for career success, and tips for pursuing a job in that company.
In addition to the industry visits, students will participate in discussions during breaks to further enhance professional development.
Before the Trip
Participants will be required to attend and participate in pre-program orientations and complete assigned industry research and trade readings to prepare for the experience. Orientation content includes trip expectations, safety, networking strategy, communication guidelines, and how to best prepare to meet a potential future employer.
During the Trip
Industry Immersion offers a broad stroke of industry education. The learning experience will also dive into detailed topics that cover specific companies from the trip itinerary. Topics include organizational culture, ways to prepare for career success, and tips for pursuing a job in that company.
In addition to the industry visits, students will participate in discussions during breaks to further enhance professional development.
Learning Objectives |
Industry Immersion participants will:
- Strengthen their personal professional brand.
- Describe near-term and long-term professional goals.
- Recognize various organizational cultures.
- Demonstrate networking and informational interview skills.
- Practice relationship building with faculty, peers, and industry professionals.
- Identify ways to take advantage of industry-related networking opportunities before and after graduation.
