Impact Future Business Leaders
Business majors start college by taking Introduction to Business (MNGT 101) in their first semester. In the class, students explore business disciplines, develop problem-solving skills and participate in their first real-world business competition. Guided by student coaches and professionals serving as volunteer coaches, students gain hands-on experience in teamwork, communication and analysis.
You can help first-year students build confidence and get excited about their future in business by serving as one of the volunteer coaches in November-December 2025. Express interest now to be part of the inaugural group of business coaches in the fall 2025 semester.
Business Coach Benefits
- Talent Spotting: Identify and recruit promising talent early, potentially leading to internships or employment opportunities.
- Giving Back: Give back to the community by sharing your knowledge and experiences with the next generation of leaders.
- Corporate Social Responsibility: Highlight your company’s commitment to education and community development.
- Expand Professional Network: Connect with other business professionals, faculty, and students, creating opportunities for future collaborations and partnerships.
- Leadership and Mentoring Skills: Develop and refine your leadership and mentoring abilities.
Business Coach Expectations
- Teams: Coaches will be paired with 3 student teams. Each team will consist of five students.
- Coaching Sessions: We ask for a commitment of 1 hour per week for four weeks (November-December or April-May) to guide and support our students. The one hour per week can be used for group coaching or for individual team coaching where each team gets 20 minutes one-on-one with the coach. If you wish to be more available, that is entirely up to you and greatly appreciated!
- Training: To ensure you’re well-prepared, there is a two-part training:
- Asynchronous Video: This self-paced training provides essential information about the case.
- Synchronous Zoom Session: This live session will focus on strategy, coaching tips and scoring rubric. It also offers an opportunity to engage with fellow coaches and ask any questions you might have.
Express Interest to Be a Business Coach
Contact
Laurie Miller