Professional Development

Student-Athlete Welfare & Development Links

Major Exploration

Our goal is to provide opportunities for our student-athletes to look into various majors, their requirements, and possible career opportunities. We encourage student-athletes to keep their interest and goals in mind while exploring the plethora of options that are available.

Networking Knights
The purpose of the event is to introduce the student-athletes to the networking aspect of the business world. Business professionals come and teach the student-athletes the art of networking and the proper way to facilitate communication. All seniors are required to attend if they are not in competition.
Professional Career Panels
Career Panels are designed to provide a forum to meet and discuss career and employment requirements and opportunities with student-athletes who are looking to start their professional careers in the near future.
Resume Writing Workshops
The PRIDE staff provides opportunities for student-athletes to learn and apply the logistics of creating an appealing and effective resume. One-on-one sessions are available and Resume Creation Packets are provided to aid in the process.
KnightLink
Through KnightLink, students can search for part-time and full-time jobs, post resumes for full-time employment, obtain employer information and access on-campus interviewing and recruiting events. This is a FREE service for UCF students and recent graduates.
Mock Interviews
Mock interviews are designed to prepare student-athletes for the real world interviewing process. Student-athletes are interviewed by members of the athletic department's staff, university staff, and members of the local business community. After doing a minimum of three different interviews, student-athletes are then provided feedback forms with recommendations to further help prepare them to successfully interview for any position they go after.

 

Shadowing Program
Student-Athletes are partnered with someone in their field of study or interest, and provided with the opportunity to shadow and gain valuable experiences during their free time.