Overview

Endeavor is a three-day program at the end of Winter Break. Day one focuses on getting to know yourself and your skills through workshops and reflection time with peers. You will connect with alumni on day two to explore industries of interest. The final day brings everything full circle with a career trek into Boston where you will experience a workplace. 

Endeavor 2020 Schedule

 

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

PROGRAM
1:15–1:30 p.m.

Student Check-In
1:30–2:15 p.m.

Endeavor Kickoff

Featuring talks by past Endeavor participants.
2:30–3:00 p.m.

Meet Your Endeavor Team

Meet your Endeavor Fellow and start connecting with other Endeavor 2020 participants.
3:00–4:00 p.m.

What Does the World Need You to Be?

Learn what skills employers are seeking and think about how those connect to your own skills. What brings you joy? What are you good at? What do you want to develop? Start to learn what career paths may align with your skills.
4:00–4:15 p.m.

Break
4:30–5:00 p.m.

Presenting Your Best Self

Learn tips that will help you effectively connect with alumni on day two of Endeavor.
5:00–6:00 p.m.

Practice Networking

Practice your networking skills while meeting peers with similar interests.
6:00–6:45 p.m.

Dinner and Group Discussion

Connect with your Endeavor Fellow and peers over dinner. Enjoy retreat-style reflective conversations with students and Career Center staff about your interests, skills, and education, and how they contribute to your plans for the future.

 

Thursday, January 9, 2020

PROGRAM
10:00–10:15 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Joseph Du Pont, Associate Vice President, Student Affairs/Career Services
Gregory Kalscheaur, SJ, Dean, Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences
10:15–11:15 a.m.

Endeavor Keynote

Grace Zuncic '05, Chief People and Culture Officer for Chobani, discusses the advantage provided by a liberal arts education.
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Career Cluster Session 1

Hear from BC alumni on career paths. Select from the list of career clusters based on your interests or curiosity.
12:45–1:45 p.m.

Lunch and Learn

Enjoy lunch with alumni and fellow students.
2:00–3:00 p.m.

Career Cluster Session 2

Hear from BC alumni on career paths. Select from the list of career clusters based on your interests or curiosity.
3:15–4:45 p.m.

Reception and Conversations with Alumni

Try out your new skills. Work the room and connect with alumni, faculty, and staff.
5:30 p.m.

End of Day Reflection

Re-connect with your Endeavor Fellow and group to discuss what you learned. Prepare together for your Liberal Arts Career Trek.

 

Friday, January 10, 2020

PROGRAM
9:00–10:15 a.m.

Breakfast
10:30–11:30 a.m.

Closing Ceremony
11:30 a.m.–End of Day

Career Treks

Head off on a liberal arts career trek in Boston (lunch will be served). More information to come on specific site visit locations.
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