Ready to sign up?
Complete the interest form by September 8th, 2023. Jessie will follow up with you directly. In the meantime, mark your calendars for the Kick-Off Meeting 5:30 – 7:00PM on September 19th.
Covenant Career Accelerator Program
Could you use support in identifying and moving towards your career goals? Are you at the very beginning of your career development journey? Never had an interview or learned how to network? Wondering how to gain experience and build a resume? Are you curious about what Career Development even is or why it matters?
If you answered yes to any of the above, you’re exactly who we’re looking for in a Covenant Career Accelerator. From identifying initial opportunities and short-term objectives, to designing an action plan to achieve your long-term career goals we’ll be with you every step of the way. It’s okay if you’re not sure what your career goals are yet – we’ll help you figure that out too.
The Career Accelerator Program (CAP) is a structured pathway and community for students seeking individualized support on their professional development journey. Created to address the unique needs and questions, strengths and talents, and experiences and identities of Covenant Scholars, the Career Accelerator Program works to ensure Covenant Scholars have the same access to professional networks and skill preparation as their wealthier peers. Grounded in theory and bolstered by a network of support, CAP is a structured professional development experience where scholars will participate in campus-wide and Covenant-specific professional development to increase their performance and success across various job markets.
Career and Professional Development doesn’t have to be scary – you’re already doing it! Choosing a college, a major, a topic for a research project, or going to office hours, meeting your classmates, joining a club are all examples of professional development. Part of professional development is learning how to describe your interests, skills, and experiences, like the ones above, in a compelling way and knowing who to ask when you don’t have all the answers. CAP will help you see the importance of professional development as an ongoing process, while making it accessible with high-impact opportunities right here on campus. I’ll be with you every step of the way if you ever feel nervous or have questions. If you’re at all interested, make an appointment with me to learn more, have some of those initial questions answered, and see if the Career Accelerator Program is a good fit for you.
CAP will help you find clarity on your career goals, learn to seek out high-impact opportunities, and to help you put language to the things you’re already doing.
You MUST be:
You MIGHT be someone who:
Over the course of the academic year, CAP will provide a structured pathway for completing the below requirements:
Scholars who participate in CAP will gain career readiness competencies, grow their professional network, and increase their understanding of their own professional identities and goals, thus better situating them for professional success. Additionally, scholars who complete CAP in its entirety (see So What Do I Have To Do?) will receive the below:
If any part of the above has piqued your curiosity or inspired you to get involved, please reach out to Jessie Durham-Nash, Assistant Director for Career Development and Outcomes, to learn more and sign up. Meeting with Jessie does not mean you have to get involved, it’s just the best way to have your questions answered and figure out if CAP is right for you – no strings attached!
You do not need to have any professional development experience to sign up – in fact, students who have little to no experience will benefit most from the Career Accelerator Program.
Complete the interest form by September 8th, 2023. Jessie will follow up with you directly. In the meantime, mark your calendars for the Kick-Off Meeting 5:30 – 7:00PM on September 19th.
“The Career Accelerator Program affirmed that I really want to become a clinician. The way I was able to volunteer at events and network with those already in the field helped me realize that this is where I’m meant to be.” -Alex Acosta, ’24
“The amount of knowledge I’ve gained about banking and credit is so valuable, and I can truly see myself working here full-time if I receive an offer at the end of this summer.” – Saniyya Adams, ‘23
Pictured is Saniyya Adams (right) with her colleagues during her summer internship at Bank of America. Saniyya received an offer to return full time as an Enterprise Credit Analyst, a role she accepted and started after graduation.
“The Career Accelerator Program gave me the means to sustain myself while conducting my research. It’s given me the opportunity to travel and network that I wouldn’t have had otherwise. I never had much networking experience prior to the Career Accelerator Program. Last summer really pushed me to meet a lot of new people who specialize in the areas that I’m interested in for my research and future career. It’s definitely improved my communications skills, and I think it’s made me a better person in general.” – Sonny Griffith, ‘23