PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SUMMIT
APPLICATION FOR 2025 ARE NOW CLOSED!
The LASEC Professional Development Program (PDP) Summit helps prepare students for a successful career in the sport industry. Accepted students will start to cultivate the critical job training and communication skills needed to get hired and thrive in this highly competitive business. The PDP Summit is free for accepted students. The 2025 PDP Summit will take place June 23 – 27, 2025.
PDP Summit includes:
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- Professional development training – Guidance from industry leaders on your resume, interview skills, and presentation ability. Students will craft a professional business plan to position themselves for the right job in sports.
- Sports business executive panels – Discussions with executives from across the Los Angeles sports landscape to learn about the various career paths available in the industry such as marketing/communications/PR, event/venue management, operations, sponsorship/ticket sales, and more.
- Formal mentorship program – Connection with an assigned mentor from a sports organization in Los Angeles for six months.
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COST
Free for accepted students. Students will be responsible for their own transportation and parking.
PROCESS
Acceptance into the LASEC PDP Summit is highly competitive. If chosen, finalists will be interviewed over Zoom.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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- Undergraduate or current graduate students in a college/university with course work completed towards a degree in related fields (sports focus preferred but not required)
- Available to attend all Summit days in-person
- Interest in working in the sport industry in Los Angeles
- Strong preference given to students from Los Angeles or those who currently attend Los Angeles-area colleges/universities
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LIZ LOPEZ
UC Davis, Class of 2024 | Inside Sales Consultant, San Jose Sharks
“As someone who aspires to work in the sports industry but had no one who I could use as a resource, this program allowed me to receive feedback from not only professionals but also my peers. I am so lucky to have been a part of such an incredible group of cohorts who continues to inspire me. I learned that no job is too small and it’s okay to start with a career that has nothing to do with sports because believe it or not everything is transferable, and you don’t know who you’ll meet along the way!”
ADI BENDO
Loyola Marymount University, Class of 2024
“The LASEC PDP Summit has been a transformative experience, providing the perfect trampoline to learn and create valuable connections within the sports industry. Meeting industry leaders and like-minded individuals with diverse skills has equipped me with the insights and knowledge necessary to excel in my career. The summit reinforced the idea that you never know who is watching, and the importance of accepting any entry-level position and proving yourself through hard work and dedication. These lessons in professional integrity and perseverance will guide me as I embark on my journey in sports marketing and management. ”
