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scholarships
Deemed an essential catalyst, the Backpack to Briefcase Mentoring and Scholarship Program, is a proven Experiential Learning Model that provides participants with the professional exposure and development that is a critical component associated with the classroom to corporate mind-shift:
- Building Strong Networks
- Navigating the Career Search Process
- Surviving the New Hire Phase
- Shortening Learning Curves
- Sustaining Career Pathways
BPBC, participants are afforded the comprehensive support and guidance of the National Sales Network and the BPBC Mentoring Team, comprised of experienced Professional Development Coaches to include:
- Executive Level Sales Professionals
- District Sales Managers
- Regional/Area Level Sales Directors
- Corporate Vice Presidents
- Successful Entrepreneurs
to assure the successful completion of the rigorous program comprised of:
- Workshops/Seminars
- Networking Experience
- One on One Mentoring Sessions
- Resume / Interviewing Boot Camps
that collectively contribute to the jumpstarting of careers, while narrowing the gaps associate with: equity, diversity, inclusion and talent acquisition efforts of major corporations.
- Backpack to Briefcase Chapter Membership (All Participants)
- Backpack to Briefcase Plaque and Certificate of Participation (All Participants)
- Ballpark Village All-Star Scholar
- Nestle Purina Scholar
- Backpack to Briefcase Scholarship
- Backpack to Briefcase St. Louis Chapter National Conference Package (Total Value $2000) *
* For students that are either juniors or seniors in college