NEW YORK – The BIG EAST Conference has announced the launch of BIG EAST University, a new virtual educational series designed to enhance the student-athlete experience with career and professional development programming.
In partnership with the BIG EAST Career Consortium, the Conference will host a series of webinars during the 2020-21 academic year that will teach skills needed to secure professional internships, land a first job, or identify a career path most suited to an individual’s strengths and interests. The 2020 fall semester series, which begins in October, will conclude with a virtual Career Discovery Day that will allow student-athletes to participate in panel discussions and learn from industry experts in a variety of fields.