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𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙄 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬 𝙐𝙥: 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙀𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙞𝙫𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮. Ayana Lawson didn’t dream of working in professional sports. Helping Oklahoma City Thunder players be successful on-and-off the court. In fact, growing up in Alabama, she didn’t even know people like her could have a job in the industry. There were no pro teams nearby. Just the coaches and players she saw on TV. “I was naive to think that was it.” But when she landed an internship with the Memphis Grizzlies, something clicked. She wasn’t just an intern. She was working under Jerry West. The logo himself. A kid from Prattville learning from one of the greatest. How did that happen? It opened her eyes to a world of careers she never knew existed. Before that, she worked at a children’s museum. Babysitting. That internship didn’t feel like part of some grand career plan. It was just a shot she took. And she’s grateful for every lesson she learned. That’s something she always tells young people: “It’s okay not to know.” You’re not supposed to have everything figured out at 17 or 18. Some people are 40, 50, even 60 and still don’t know what they want to be. And that’s fine!” So take chances. Ask questions. Dabble in new fields. Internships, like the one Ayana did, can open doors to industries you never considered. In the end, you might discover that your skills are transferable. And there’s a place for you in sports, entertainment, or any field you choose. But the only way you’ll know? Try. *** Want to make a positive impact on an undergrad or recent grad’s life? Help them grow by sharing Ayana’s story with them today. It’ll give you a greater sense of purpose. And get them one step closer to fulfilling their dream. Thank you Ayana for sharing your belief in students with us for this series. It’s a gift to hear how you found your way into the sports industry and learn from your experience!

Internships, Lab Work and Volleyball: How a Grad Developed Skills at NJIT Carson Williams' story exemplifies the transformative power of a well-rounded education, where real-world experiences complement academic learning to shape future leaders and innovators. As we celebrate Carson's achievements, let's also recognize the invaluable role of mentorship, teamwork, and perseverance in paving the way for success. https://lnkd.in/eXfaqR2P

Summer Placements...Sports Biz Program Olin Business School at Washington University With hopes still of reaching our record mark from Summer 2023 by June 1, happy to share that the Business of Sports program in the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis is now up to 28 students who have found either Summer 2024 internships or entry-level placements in sports and entertainment. As I review how these opportunities were sourced, 8 stemmed from direct emails to me from industry employers seeking talent, 6 were through TeamWork Online, 4 were through family/friends, 2 were through LinkedIn, 2 were through team websites, and the others didn't specify. That we have placed nearly 60 students in the last 2 summers across various sports industry internships and entry-level jobs is truly amazing, and makes me feel very lucky to play a mentorship role with such a talented and dynamic group of young people. 25 different companies...12 properties/teams, 9 agencies, 1 speedway, 1 tech company, and 2 "others". 8 companies we've placed students in the past, so 17 new companies we are engaging with this summer. And we have alumni connections at 8 of the 25 companies listed below. Connections, connections...and then more connections. That's the WashU way. The companies where WashU students will work this summer include DICK'S Sporting Goods (GameChanger program), Oak View Group, Milwaukee Bucks Inc., Wasserman, GSE Worldwide, SponsorUnited, TXV Partners, World Wide Technology Raceway, Philadelphia Eagles, Golden State Warriors, Paragon Marketing Group, Brooklyn Nets, WIT Sports, SportsManias, Elevate, Columbus Crew, Pittsburgh Penguins, York Rugby Club, Austin FC, Forward Madison FC, Milwaukee Brewers, Rank + Rally, Chicago Fire FC, Universal Music Group, Chicago Bears

Most undergraduate programs in the College of Health and Human Development at #PennState require experiential learning through internships and engaged learning courses (check out the WPSU Culinary Connections show on the School of Hospitality Management's Cafe Laura). Every semester more than 500 students are applying their HHD learning with employers in health care, human services, recreation, hospitality, and more. More than 80% of our students graduate with practical experiences. Our experiential learning is not busy work. Our students work closely with faculty and organizations to develop rich projects for student learning and employer value. Interns often work full-time for up to 3 months. Check out HHD!

Meet Anthony, one of Domi's summer interns for Team Marketing! Here's a little bit about him: "Greetings, I am Anthony Patterson II, a graduating senior from Jacksonville, FL. I currently attend Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. My hobbies include listening to music, playing video games, going to theme parks, and beaches, playing basketball, and watching TV/movies. I am also interested in walking trail parks as I never experienced walking on a trail until attending Famu. What excites me about the internship is the ability to work on tasks that can improve our skillset to become more knowledgeable about marketing and work with others to develop innovative ideas and use those ideas in reality. Fun Fact: In fourth grade, I learned how to play the Recorder for my music class once a week as part of a rotating schedule for out-of-class activities." #domistation #internspotlight #intern #marketingintern #famu #businessmanagement  #startupincubator

We’re kicking the Course off tomorrow with a current NBA Director of Basketball Operations who will be available to share their journey and role as it relates to Training Camp while also helping answer any of your questions for best practices to getting internships and entry-level positions in the NBA 🏀 #nba #basketball #sports #internships #work GET IN THE GAME 101

It was a pleasure to speak with stand-out students at the Indiana University - Kelley School of Business to discuss the industry structure of sports, standard org charts at sports team, and tips to excel in the sports industry. 3 takeaways that students shared that they learned 👇 1️⃣ The "Business Side" of a sports organization is often distinct org structure from the "Player Side" 2️⃣ As an industry, sports & entertainment includes teams, agencies, sponsors, technology providers, and many other niche industry segments 3️⃣ "Stay close to the revenue" is a productive way to grow in your career __ 🙏 Thank you to Doug Eibling for hosting our TeamWork Online team at class, including Buffy Filippell, Michelle Price, and Kaeleigh Patriski. I was impressed at the way that students shared "Headline" introductions that were concise, specific, and showcased the deep experiences and leadership opportunities that so many students have already discovered. ⭐️ If you're a student looking to break-in to the sports industry, now is an ideal time to be looking at internships ... Check out 600+ open internships across sports on TeamWork Online: https://lnkd.in/e3MNxVAw Have you interned in sports? Where did you work and what was your experience? ⬇️ 💬

As I continue my sophomore year as a sport management major at University of Massachusetts Amherst Isenberg School of Management, I would like to look back at a personal achievement from last year. I was able to obtain the Isenberg Advanced Excel User Badge in my Operations and Information Management class! As a student looking for an opportunity into the sports industry through an internship, I am constantly looking for ways to improve my skills and become more versatile as I prepare for a life in sports. Becoming proficient in Microsoft Excel allowed me to add a new tool to my arsenal, and this experience will be helpful when I am asked to apply this knowledge into real-world situations.  #SportManagement #Isenberg #UmassAmherst

Balancing blades and business! 🏒💼 Stephen Castagna ’26 is proving that success comes on and off the ice. As assistant captain for the Falcons, he’s a force to be reckoned with. Stephen’s also shining in the world of finance, having completed an internship with Raymond James Ltd. this summer, with one at Ernst & Young already lined up for 2025. From skating to corporate strategy, Stephen is carving out a future full of possibilities.

What can you expect when interning at Arsenal? Find out from Grant Godard! He describes how he learned how to set sales appointments with qualified leads and overcome objectives from key decision-makers! #ArsenalBusinessGrowth #summerintern #SEMO