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The Boler Professional Development Program (BPD) is a four-year, comprehensive program dedicated to preparing our students for their future careers. Beginning freshman year, you will engage in a series of career events, workshops, and experience to practice, polish, and perfect your professional skills.

BPD Goals

  • Prepare you with the necessary skills and confidence to enter the workforce
  • Provide you with a competitive advantage with employers
  • Position you for your first choice in a career upon graduation

Competency-Based Professional Skills

The four-year course timeline enhances students’ professional skills in the following competencies:

  • Written communication: Professional branding
  • Interviewing: How to sell yourself
  • Networking: Seeking opportunities
  • Etiquette/professionalism: Professional conduct
  • Experience: Demonstrate competency and value

What To Expect

Preparing you, one step at a time.

Throughout your career, you will continue to learn about your leadership virtues and deepen your appreciation for how a Jesuit business education helps to form your ethical and spiritual inner compass (regardless of your religious or non-religious affiliation), and prepares you to lead a business in a manner consistent with human purpose and dignity. 

CONTACT US

Robert Stein
Executive in Residence; Leadership Development Program
John Carroll University
Office: (216) 397-1763
rstein@jcu.edu

Chelsea Donovan, M.Ed.
Program Manager, Boler Professional Development
John Carroll University
cdonovan@jcu.edu