Career and Educational Planning
Scholars are provided a number of learning opportunities designed to test, refine, and further develop their respective leadership and professional interests and abilities. These development 
opportunities assist in understanding the financial services industry, the careers that are available, current hot topics, the main players in the industry, and overall career preparation. Participation in development activities is required throughout the four year experience.
Year 1: Understanding Myself
- Industry visits
- Speaker series with professionals from the industry
- Major and Minor exploration
- Career Fair opportunities
- ISU MyPlan
Year 2: "Me" As Part of a Team
- Resume building
- Use of assessment in the workplace
- Professional development planning
- Mock interviews-behavioral based
- Industry visits
- Industry speakers
- Career Fair opportunities
Year 3: Team Within an Organization
- Resume critique
- Internship preparation workshop
- Mock interviews-multiple styles
- Career fairs
- Industry speakers
- Industry visits
Year 4: Leading in an Organization
- Professional development planning
- Self marketing planning
- Job search strategies