Chicago State men's basketball player Alex Raiford has been selected to attend the 2024 NCAA Career in Sports Forum May 30-June 2 at the NCAA National Office in Indianapolis, Indiana. The forum highlights potential career paths in sports and emphasizes attendees' professional and personal development.
The Career in Sports Forum is an annual educational program that brings together 200 selected NCAA student-athletes to learn about and explore potential careers in sports, particularly college athletics. This unique three-day forum helps student-athletes chart their career paths. Participants network with and learn from current athletics professionals.
The content of the forum will meet the following program objectives:
-Educate participants on how personal strengths intersect with career opportunities.
-Provide participants with tangible experiences that will push them forward in their aspiration for a career in sports.
-Explore professional and career development strategies to help the transition to a career in the sports industry.
-Learn about the role of an intercollegiate coach, athletics administrator and national governing body staff member.
Notable speakers will cover the following topics and more to prepare attendees for success navigating their futures:
-Self-awareness and its role in professional development
-Practical approaches to the sports job search; personal branding
-Developing a career plan
-Managing yourself as a professional in the sports industry
Through panels, engaging breakout discussions, keynote presentations and facilitated dialogues, program participants walk away from their experience with a thorough understanding of athletics as a career path and where they fit into the industry's landscape.
"Alex Raiford's selection for the 2024 NCAA Career in Sports Forum is a testament to his dedication both on and off the court," Whitley Bradley, Associate AD for Student-Athlete Success. "This opportunity will not only enhance his professional and personal development but also provide him with invaluable insights into potential career paths in sports. We are incredibly proud of Alex and look forward to seeing the impact of this experience on his future endeavors."
About Chicago State Athletics
Chicago State University sponsors 16 Division I intercollegiate athletic teams and competes in the Northeast Conference (effective July 2024) with the exception of men's and women's tennis who will compete in the Horizon League during the 2024-25 season. CSU's athletic program includes over 150 student-athletes that compete in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, indoor and outdoor track, triathlon and volleyball.
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