Through a four year progressive experience, the 网络 Professional Development Program prepares students to enter the workforce with the essential elements of knowledge, skills and experience for success already in place. The program consists of the following components:

• Professional Development
• Student 领导经验s
• Career and Educational Planning
• 网络ing and Experiential Learning
• 辅导计划

在这里, we've provided a snapshot of the scholar experience as well as examples of activities and growth that 网络 Scholars achieve during their time at Indiana State University.

Professional Development

Professional development is driven by comprehensive assessment of researched industry needs for new hires. 个人ized 援助 comes from mentors and the ISU 工作人员. Scholars are awarded an account with $3,000 to assist in their career and professional development. The education team assists the scholar in planning how to use these funds effectively. Some of these experiences may include: travel supporting their career interests, 实习的支持, conference participation, and student professional association memberships. Outside-of-class seminars are built to address the interests and developmental needs of scholars.

领导经验

学生 can provide leadership in many ways and are encouraged to engage in entrepreneurial activities. Scholars explore and follow their own interests to engage in student-initiated and student-run leadership activities. Some examples of student leadership opportunities in the 网络 Professional Development Program include:

网络ing and Experiential Learning

Scholars interact with fellow students, NFI印第安纳波利斯员工, ISU教员, 工作人员, 管理员, 社区领袖, and industry professionals. Scholars gain knowledge through work-based learning experiences and engage in personal reflection in order to organize, 解释, and bring meaning to their experiences.

辅导计划

A mentor is an experienced and trusted advisor--a positive role model--who provides support, 援助, advocacy or guidance to another. 教师 mentors provide personal support and encouragement for accomplishing educational and career goals. Corporate mentors provide a corporate/industry point of view while working towards career goals. Scholars also serve as peer mentors to each other through formal team projects and informal cooperative experiences.