UPbeat

News for and about University of Portland faculty and staff.

Sophomore Jumpstart

$1,500 Grant for Career Center’s Sophomore Jump Start Event

The Enterprise Holdings Foundation has donated $1,500 to the UP Career Center to fund the annual Sophomore Jump Start event. The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Enterprise Holdings, which, through its integrated network of independent regional subsidiaries and franchises, operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, and Alamo Rent-A-Car brands.

In spring 2019, the Career Center brought ten UP alumni back to campus for a “10 Careers in 30 Minutes” panel discussion and networking event, open to sophomore students from all majors. With this grant, the Career Center looks forward to another successful Sophomore Jump Start in Spring 2020.

Class of 2021 Jumpstart: Send Us Your Sophomores!

The Career Center is hosting Class of 2021: Sophomore Jumpstart on Thursday, March 28, from 5:45 to  7:45 p.m., in Bauccio Commons. During the event, sophomores will have an opportunity to hear “10 Careers in Thirty Minutes,” followed by an opportunity to talk in depth with UP alumni about their jobs and the skills and qualifications needed to successfully perform in their roles. All sophomores are invited. Please encourage sophomores to RSVP through Engage.

For more information contact the Career Center at career@up.edu.