Vision
Building a best-in-class career development program that attracts, retains, and launches future leaders of Las Vegas from the UNLV Women’s sports program
Mission
Connecting our student athletes with resources and tools needed to successfully navigate their career launch post graduation
Program Framework
Students will be part of a four year program and journey that will enable them to successfully launch and navigate their career paths post graduation. The framework is designed to allow for gradual progression that empowhers them to build the practical skills, network, and leadership toolbox needed to enable their success.
For Cohort 1, beginning 2024/2025 academic year, there will be approximately 50 Junior/Seniors accepted that will benefit from dedicated leadership skills, training, networking opportunities, and critical resume/interview resources to help them launch their careers in the near future. Time commitment will be approximately 10-20 hours total per semester (based on what activities they want to partake in.)
Building the Foundation
Year1
Fundamentals Tool Kit
Time management/Mental Health
Etiquette training
Financial Basics
Community Focus
Year 2
Career exploration (Interviews)
Job Shadowing
Resume Building
Understanding You (DISC)
Building the Pillars
Year 3
Discovering You
(Personal Branding / Skills finders)
Narrowing the career aspiration
Building your external network
(WISE, Sports, Other)
Capstone: Leadership summit
(Effective communication / Team building / Leadership fundamentals)
Career Launch
Year 4
Mentoring future leaders
Community and high school engagement
Interview training
Intern program option
Building Financial and Tech foundations
Building the Program
Phase one will occur in the 2024-2025 academic year and set the work for the full program. Our phased roll-out will allow us to build support, university ties, and alumni connections as we deploy the program.
Phase 1 (2024/2025)
Fundamental tool kit for year 1/2
Build external and executive partnerships
(WISE / key companies / leaders)
Launch 1-2 key programs benefitting year 3/4 students
(Spring leadership summit / Peer mentorship program)
Resume building / Career readiness seminars
Charity Partnership / Community outreach
Phase 2 (2026)
Discovering You
Build your brand / Strength finder training
Establish career exploration / Job shadow program
Interview training / Effective communication
Intern program launch
Financial and technical foundations
Our Team
With our allies, we are devoted to furthering the careers of women in sports at UNLV.
Diana Bennett
Our Founder
Stephanie Bruckner
Program Executive Sponsor
Mallory Poole
UNLV Athletics Program Sponsor
Erick Harper
UNLV Athletic Director