Career Readiness for Athletes
Develop Career Opportunities
Career Readiness for Athletes
The UD student-athlete career readiness office supports the professional development of all student-athletes and connects businesses to an elite talent pool.
Programming includes one-on-one coaching, career exploration and mentoring, job shadowing and internships, networking events, and more.
Everything allows student-athletes to capitalize on the skills they’re developing in their respective sports, gain valuable professional experience, and stand out among the competition.
Internships and Job Shadowing Programs for Student-Athletes
Hands-On Learning
Take part in various work opportunities to build your resume and launch your career.
Accelerated Internship Program
- The winter program takes place in January and the summer program takes place in June
- Application information will be shared with all student-athletes toward the end of the fall and spring semesters.
- Businesses interested in participating can email Steve Caulfield at ssacareer@udel.edu for more information.
Career Exploration and Mentorship Program for Student-Athletes
Explore Career Paths
Connect with experienced professionals to learn about the best career options for you.
Joining the Program
- Student-Athletes can contact Steve Caulfield at scaulfie@udel.edu for more information on participating professionals and a formal introduction.
Want to be a mentor?
- Interested alumni and industry professionals can email ssacareer@udel.edu to learn more about the program and register through our Mentor Registration Form.
Sample Meeting Activities
- Informational interviews
- Resume and LinkedIn profile review
- Interview training
- Discussing career objective and professional goals
- Networking with mentor’s colleagues
- Internship and job search strategies
- Attending a virtual conference or business meeting together