Villanova University Student-Athlete Professional Development Guide Starting Checklist

The Villanova University Athletics Student-Athlete Professional Development Program is a collaborative effort of the University Career Center and Athletics Department created to empower and engage student-athletes on their career journey.

The resources listed below should be viewed as a comprehensive picture of what is available as student-athletes at Villanova University. Every student-athlete is at a different point in their professional journey, and the below resources are designed to support a student-athlete regardless of where they are at in their journey.

NEXT STEPS

  • Meet with Eryca Bennett, Director of Student-Athlete Development
  • Visit the University Career Center in Garey 117 for an appointment
  • Create a resume and keep it updated
  • Create and fine-tune online profiles: Nova Network (join the Villanova Athletes Group), LinkedIn, Handshake
  • Familiarize yourself with resources on Career Connections
  • Join the Villanova Athletics Student-Athlete Mentor Program

CONTACT

ERYCA BENNETT

  • Director, Student-Athlete Development, Villanova Athletics
  • eryca.bennett@villanova.edu

BETH CAHILL

  • Director, Career Development, University Career Center
  • beth.cahill@villanova.edu

JOHN MCGRANAGHAN

  • Assistant Director, Career Development, University Career Center
  • john.mcgranaghan@villanova.edu

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