business ambassadors

Becoming a Business Ambassador is a resume-enhancing experience that will enable you to acquire valuable skills.

Business Ambassadors are selected business students who will are involved in recruiting new students, helping current students transition to college, and participating in outreach programs.

  • Register for and complete the 1-credit HIED 200: Leadership, Communication and Outreach course with Professor Linda Hajec in the spring semester. 
  • Commit to at least two semesters of participation in the program once you have completed the course.
  • Participate in a minimum of 15 hours of service per semester.
  • Recruiting: Participate in Open House events and meet with prospective students, special guests, and industry visitors.
  • Retention: Mentor incoming first-year and transfer students; participate in the First-Year Student Seminar and welcome events.
  • Outreach: Help with various outreach events, including traveling to high schools. You will need your own transportation, but Penn State will reimburse you for mileage.
  • Industry: Assist at events on campus such as Career Fairs or Corporate Day visits.
  • Continuously work on improving your leadership and communication skills.
  • Help to prioritize Behrend Business Ambassador activities when needed and be flexible and responsive to the needs of the program.

For more info.

Meet our Ambassadors

               

business ambassadors

Becoming a Business Ambassador is a resume-enhancing experience that will enable you to acquire valuable skills.

Business Ambassadors are selected business students who will are involved in recruiting new students, helping current students transition to college, and participating in outreach programs.

  • Register for and complete the 1-credit HIED 200: Leadership, Communication and Outreach course with Professor Linda Hajec in the spring semester. 
  • Commit to at least two semesters of participation in the program once you have completed the course.
  • Participate in a minimum of 15 hours of service per semester.
  • Recruiting: Participate in Open House events and meet with prospective students, special guests, and industry visitors.
  • Retention: Mentor incoming first-year and transfer students; participate in the First-Year Student Seminar and welcome events.
  • Outreach: Help with various outreach events, including traveling to high schools. You will need your own transportation, but Penn State will reimburse you for mileage.
  • Industry: Assist at events on campus such as Career Fairs or Corporate Day visits.
  • Continuously work on improving your leadership and communication skills.
  • Help to prioritize Behrend Business Ambassador activities when needed and be flexible and responsive to the needs of the program.

For more info.

Meet our Ambassadors