The Welch Experience
We asked our extensive network of alumni and employers what they look for when they hire college students for internships and careers after college.
We took their answers and created The Welch Experience. This comprehensive approach to business education will build on the existing curriculum of excellence from inside the classroom by delivering the essential skills you need in order to:
- Build your network of professionals
- Develop relationships with mentors
- Discover exciting career opportunities you never knew existed
- Gain valuable skills and certifications needed to differentiate yourself in the marketplace
- Participate in high-impact, hands-on leadership and professional development programs
- Travel abroad and learn how to navigate and thrive in a different cultures
- Build your resume and write your story
Here’s how. The opportunities listed here are just the beginning. In the first year, Sacred Heart’s faculty, administration, alumni and employer network will seek to educate the students inside and outside of the classroom and inside and outside of the country.
Internships
When preparing for your career, nothing can compare to the value of experience. All students in the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology get that experience by participating in at least one internship. We encourage students to work in a variety of settings in order to determine which types of careers and environments best fit their skill sets and needs.
Networking
There aren’t many professionals who have their jobs because they took a class on the subject. Professionals rely on both personal and professional networks for recommendations, mentoring, advice, jobs and other developmental opportunities. Students have access to faculty, staff, alumni, employers, other students and community members to guide them on their journey.
Speakers & Corporate Visits
One of the most important things our students can do to open pathways to the future is meet people. Our corporate visits and guest speakers allow our students to do just that. They are able to see what life can be like in different industries and environments, while meeting the people who can grant them that access.
Leadership Positions
The Welch Experience not only offers students access to our professional faculty and staff, but it also offers many paid student leadership and research positions. Gain a better understanding that it is you who makes the Welch Experience and apply to join us through one of our many leadership, research and scholarship roles below.
Exploring Business & Technology LLC
Our Exploring Business & Technology Living and Learning Community is a great place for freshmen to explore what the Welch College of Business & Technology offers to and expects from our students. The Living & Learning Community is fun, friendly and focused on the future. Students in the Living & Learning Community earn one academic credit each semester.
Golf
Learn about free golf lessons, networking tournaments, internships and work-study on the course and ways that golf can open doors for young business professionals.
Excel Certification
All WCBT students can earn their Excel Level I and Level II Certifications. All finance majors will sit for the certification and other majors can take a one credit course to train in Excel and earn the certification. We also offer a course aimed at the MOS Excel Expert certification.
Study Abroad
Employers know you will be working with customers, clients and coworkers from around the world. A global experience is critical for your development, so we make it as accessible as possible. Students in the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology can use the Welch Waiver to cover tuition for one study abroad experience! We offer many short-term programs across our majors at SHU campuses in Dingle and Luxembourg, as well as specialized programs in Milan, Paris, Rome, China and more!
Career Development & Readiness Course
Serving as a prerequisite for our required internship, all sophomores are required to enroll and complete a comprehensive course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of planning and organizing their job search strategies. The course stresses the value of the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology in the labor market and develops job search skills that will be useful throughout life.
Digital Access to Barron's in Education
All students receive complimentary access to leading financial information and resources through Barron's in Education. This includes full access to barrons.com as well as exclusive live events with industry experts, student ambassador opportunities and internship listings.
Presentation & Project Resources
Students in the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology will learn to work and present effectively in teams throughout their education. The Welch Experience provides resources for student presentations, from PitchVantage software and presentation brainstorming to requests for funding if your presentation needs something extra to engage your audience!