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3 Days. 12 Sessions. A lifetime of learning.
3 Days. 12 Sessions. A lifetime of learning.
The Pro 'Cats Professional Development and Leadership Bootcamp unites a selected group of up to 20 scholar-athletes to develop leadership skills while preparing for careers in all industries. The program is conducted each August and January and is open for all scholar-athletes to apply. In a conference style setting, scholar-athletes are exposed to a variety of topics, such as:
DISC Facilitation Workshop
CliftonStrengths Assessment
Core Values, Work Values, & Careers
Emotional Intelligence
Leadership 101
Professional Communication Tips & Tricks
Personal Branding
Interview Prep 101 & Mock Interviews
Etiquette Dinner
Alumni Networking Event
Salary Negotiation 101
Application Information
Application Information
Scholar-Athlete Testimonials
Scholar-Athlete Testimonials
"All You Need is 30 Seconds"
"All You Need is 30 Seconds"
Check out this blog by Shelby Stanley ('23, women's swim/dive) capturing how her Pro 'Cats experience prepared her for life after Davidson.
Pro Cats Bootcamp & The Matthews Center — Turning Points to Finding an Internship
Pro Cats Bootcamp & The Matthews Center — Turning Points to Finding an Internship
Check out this blog by Grant Huffman ('24, men's basketball) discussing how his Pro 'Cats experience laid the groundwork for securing a summer internship.
"I appreciate the skills I learned in Pro ‘Cats. There was an abundance of information about communication, leadership, and confidence that I can now utilize in my life as an athlete, student, and in the professional field."
"I appreciate the skills I learned in Pro ‘Cats. There was an abundance of information about communication, leadership, and confidence that I can now utilize in my life as an athlete, student, and in the professional field."
- Hannah Casey ('26)
"I really enjoyed this workshop. I learned so much about how who you are and being aware of how your core values can positively impact the way you navigate through your career pathways. It helped me become more confident in my preparation for the outside world and gave some insight in networking, personal branding, and choosing the right place for you.
"I really enjoyed this workshop. I learned so much about how who you are and being aware of how your core values can positively impact the way you navigate through your career pathways. It helped me become more confident in my preparation for the outside world and gave some insight in networking, personal branding, and choosing the right place for you.
- Tomisin Adenupe ('25)
The Pro ‘Cats experience aided in forming the connection between my athletic life and my academic life, teaching me how to leverage skills from both in order to be a desirable candidate.
The Pro ‘Cats experience aided in forming the connection between my athletic life and my academic life, teaching me how to leverage skills from both in order to be a desirable candidate.
- Kelsa Dator ('26)
"Pro 'Cats was a memorable experience. I met new people and learned a lot about myself and how it validates my true character and the importance of core values."
"Pro 'Cats was a memorable experience. I met new people and learned a lot about myself and how it validates my true character and the importance of core values."
- James Gourlay ('26)
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