Sport Industry Career Accelerator
The Sport Industry Career Accelerator at Bowling Green State University will provide a transformative experience for students interested in pursuing careers in the sport industry. Through a combination of internships, mentorship, career treks, and interdisciplinary projects, students will develop the skills and connections needed to thrive in the new age of the sport industry. This accelerator program will foster real-world learning, professional growth, and industry exposure without adding academic course load, positioning BGSU as an innovative leader in sport industry education.
Advisory Board Commitments
Senior Leadership
One senior leader from each company will serve as the board seat and attend board meetings
Mentorship
Additional members of the company are assigned to mentor students (time commitment of 6-10 hours/year per student)
Internship Placement
Companies will commit to at least 5 paid co-op/internship positions per year
Career Treks
Companies will provide opportunities for students to visit HQ or specific venues bi-annually
Interdisciplinary Projects
Projects will be solicited from companies for upper class students to complete as a capstone experience
Financial Support
Companies commit to an annual contribution pledged over 5 years, but re-evaluated annually
Student Outcomes
Career Alignment
The accelerator enables students from all degree programs to align their studies with a career in the sport industry
Industry-immersive learning
The accelerator leverages industry advisory board members to ensure students understand the context of their future work
Building professional network
The accelerator creates access for students to build their own professional network within the sport industry
Project-based work
The accelerator provides tangible success outcomes from projects that students can highlight to future employers
Sense of Belonging
The accelerator creates a community of students, faculty, staff, and board members to support student retention, persistence, and graduation
Digital Badge Credential
Upon completion of the accelerator, students will receive a digital badge credential to showcase their commitment to the industry
The first cohort of students entering the Sport Industry Career Accelerator will begin in the Fall of 2025
Updated: 03/18/2025 03:10PM