DURHAM, N.C.-- Duke Student-Athlete Development hosted the annual Career Networking Event for Student-Athletes. The event was held in Scharf Hall and the Hall of Honor on the campus of Duke University. The career networking event provided an opportunity for over 80 student-athletes to interact with over 25 companies and organizations that have shown an interest in hiring them for internships or entry level positions. Two of the companies in attendance were started by former Duke Varsity Athletes, The Social Institute and Teamworks.
There were 15 former Duke student-athletes that were participating in the event as a representative for their company or organization. The event provided each of the student-athletes the opportunity to explore, learn and network with various companies and organizations. Through speed networking and a traditional career fair setting the student-athletes were able to meet with the company representatives to learn what each of them had to offer. Another part of the evening was the former Duke Student-Athlete panel that provided the students an opportunity to hear from individuals about how their experiences can relate to the current athletes.
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