YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — The Eastern Michigan University Office of Student-Athlete Support Services held its inaugural Student-Athlete Career Jumpstart event Monday, April 9, in the atrium of the Convocation Center. Sponsored by Busch's Supermarket, the event provided opportunities for EMU student-athletes to enhance their career development skills.
"We wanted our student-athletes to get a lot out of this event," Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Services Karen Schiferl said. "Primarily the opportunity to interact with professionals in order to increase their network as well as job search skills."
The event provided opportunities for EMU student-athletes to interact with professional organizations for internships and employment opportunities.