Improve Your Skills

Employers say you need these skills to compete and succeed! The Stangler Internship Initiative offers engaging professional skills training for College of Business students on the following topics:

Oral Communication

Participating in professional meetings and communicating clearly with your supervisor

Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

Responding to common workplace challenges, analyzing problems, and proposing solutions

Working Remotely

Establishing effective spaces, communication, and technology use for working remotely

Microsoft Excel

Using Pivot Tables, Macros, VLOOKUP, and more to manipulate business data

Written Communication

Managing your email inbox and writing professional emails and executive summaries

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Recognizing biases and identifying ways to champion DEI in the workplace

Office Etiquette

Recognizing acceptable office behavior and clothing choices

Interpersonal Skills

Responding to difficult feedback and using small talk at work