Questions?
Heidi VandeHoef-Gunn
Director of Career Development
vfac.careers@virginia.edu
434.661.8144
Come on back!
This intentional partnership between the Alumni Club, Cav Futures Foundation, UVA Athletics Career Development, and Cavalier Code intends to provide student-athletes with the opportunity to explore tangible options for life after football.
This is where you come in...
To support our football program with career transition, we are seeking to highlight micro-internships, externships, shadowing, post-graduate internships, and, most immediately, full-time jobs with companies and alumni who attend. If you can offer one or more opportunities, we would love to collaborate as we prepare for the upcoming event. It is our goal that players have multiple offers upon graduation, and this event is designed to foster connection and awareness of hiring processes. Some student-athletes may need flexible start dates, which would allow those few players the ability to pursue postseason and professional football.
Wednesday, December 11
NEW: Executive Education
The Forum Hotel
12:30-4:30 PM
We have further expanded the event to offer a free Executive Education session through our growing partnership with the Darden School of Business on the topic of Leadership & Organizational Behavior.
Welcome Reception
The Forum Hotel
5:30-7 PM
Company reps and alumni connect with fourth and fifth year players to practice professional etiquette and explore career opportunities with participating companies.
Thursday, December 12
Optional Pre-Event
TBD
9-10 AM
Possible facility tour or practice observation, depends on postseason competition (details in late November).
Team Luncheon + Career Fair
The Forum Hotel
11 AM-2 PM
Luncheon keynoted by Dr. Carla Williams and Coach Elliott, followed by an opportunity fair for career exploration.
On-Site Interviews
The Forum Hotel
2-5 PM
Interview rotations for full-time jobs.
Men's Basketball vs. Bethune Cookman
John Paul Jones Arena
7 PM
Catch the Hoos in early season action before they head into ACC play. Tickets can be purchased here.