Career Enhancement Opportunities (CEO) Program

The goal for Career Exploration is for Davis College students to explore various occupations and how they fit with your career goals. Davis College of Business and Technology students will complete one required Career Exploration CEO. Jacksonville University offers a variety of different career focused events to give students opportunities to learn about their desired profession and gain exposure to different career paths. 

Upcoming events can be found in the calendar at the top of this page or by visiting the Suitable Webpage.

Suggestions for Completion

Choose a quality event led by an industry professional.

• Find an event that is at least 1–2 hours long.
• Select an event that relates to your specific field of study.

Network and Engage

• Connect with at least three professionals during the event.
• Collect business cards or LinkedIn connections to document meaningful interactions.

Explore Your Career Path

• Seek out events that showcase multiple career opportunities within an industry.
• Attend events highlighting emerging trends and future job markets.

Reflect on the Event

• Submit a detailed reflection (250–500 words) on the CEO Self-Report Form in Suitable.
• In your reflection, describe your specific learning outcomes and how the event connected to your career goals.

Through job search strategy, Davis College students should understand how to develop a personalized strategy for finding the right position for their career goals. Davis College of Business and Technology students will complete one required Job Search Strategy CEO.

Upcoming events can be found in the calendar at the top of this page or by visiting the Suitable Webpage.

Suggestions for completing an alternative Job Search Strategy CEO credit:

Do Your Research

• Develop a detailed, personalized Job Search Strategy action plan.
• Identify at least 3–5 target companies or organizations in your field.

Set Up Professional Documentation

• Create or significantly update your LinkedIn profile.
• Develop a cover letter template that is tailored to your target industry.

Network and Engage

• Attend at least two professional networking events or career fairs.
• Make meaningful connections with at least 3–5 industry professionals.

Keep Records of Applications

• Submit a log of job applications, including company names, positions, and application dates.
• Track and document follow-up communications with potential employers.

Technological skills are key in today’s job market. Davis College of Business and Technology students will complete one required Technology CEO.

You can complete this requirement through:

* Attending an event categorized CEO Technology 

* Complete an UpSkill Course at JU

* Complete FAA Instrument Rating AVO 215

* Complete FAA Commercial Multi-Engine Rating AVO 317

* Complete FAA Commercial Single Engine Rating AVO 316

* Member of Flight Team

Upcoming events can be found in the calendar at the top of this page or by visiting the Suitable Webpage.

Guidance for Completing the Technology CEO:

Choose a Relevant Skill

• Complete a measurable technological skill or certification.
• Provide evidence of practical application of the learned technology.

Ensure That Events/Courses Meet the Quality Criteria

• Technology-focused events should be led by an industry professional.
• Courses and workshops should last 1–2 hours.
• Events should focus on technologies that are relevant to your specific field of study.

For Davis College students, your resume includes your experience, skills, and accomplishments and will be needed to secure employment or graduate school opportunities. Davis College of Business and Technology students will complete one required Resume CEO.

To complete the Resume CEO, you must choose one CEO activity listed below. This can include the following:

• Uploading your resume to VMock and receiving a passing score of 75 or higher. VMock is an AI-powered platform that provides instant, personalized feedback on resumes to help you stand out to employers.
• Attending a CEO event/activity in Suitable.

Upcoming events can be found in the calendar at the top of this page or by visiting the Suitable Webpage.

How to complete the Resume CEO through VMock:

• Students will create their VMock account or sign in with their JU email.
• Students will use the resume template that is provided in VMock to upload their resume. Students should ensure that their resume includes all the key elements - your information header, professional profile, work experience, and education.
• Students will follow the prompts in VMock to improve their resume.
• Students who achieve a passing score of 75 or above can download their edited VMock Resume and complete the Self-Report form in Suitable. To access VMock, visit VMock Resume Webpage.

AVO students will have access to a specific resume session for AVO majors in both the fall and spring semesters.

Students who are selected for the Dean's Fellows Resume Book will qualify for the Resume CEO category.

An applied experience for Davis College students will help you connect to real-world experiences, build a deeper understanding of your chosen career path, build industry connections, and help you strengthen professional competencies and character for future success. Each semester, we will grant this experience to those students who have completed and validated an Internship, Mentorship, or Practicum Experience. Networking with your professors and guest professionals is a great way to make connections and find internship opportunities that interest you. Internships can also be attained by searching and applying for positions via LinkedIn or Handshake. Overall, internships are extremely beneficial and provide students with real-world experiences to begin their career paths.

Students can apply for internships, mentorships, or practicum opportunities through the Davis College of Business and Technology and JU campus partners, or they may seek an outside opportunity on their own. If you would like to propose a non-traditional or independently arranged mentorship/practicum opportunity, please submit a detailed proposal to Director Heston and obtain approval before starting.

How to Complete the Internship, Mentorship, or Other Practicum Experience CEO:

• Complete a minimum of 20 hours of meaningful, supervised professional experience.
• After completion of an experience, submit the CEO Self-Report form below.

Examples of activities that fulfill the Internship, Mentorship, or Other Practicum Experience CEO*:

• Aviation Tutor
• FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate (CFI) AVO 410
• FAA Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument Certificate (CFII) AVO 411  
• L3Harris Flight Instructor  
• AVM Majors: Private Pilot License (AVS 101, AVO 110 & AVO 112)
• Communication Practicum (COMM 395)
• Navy ROTC Summer Cruise Training
• Deutsche Bank Mentoring Program
• Participating and Presenting at Dolphin Pitch

Suggestions for completing the Internship, Mentorship, or Other Practicum Experience CEO:

Structure Your Learning and Arrange Professional Oversight

• Begin with a written learning agreement that outlines your goals and expected outcomes.
• Develop measurable objectives that connect your experience to your academic and career goals.
• Ensure that you will be supervised by a qualified professional in your field.

Complete the Required Hours and Engagement

• Participate in meaningful professional activities, including active observation, guided tasks, and relevant project work.

Choose a Mentor or Supervisor

• Ensure that your mentor or supervisor has significant experience in the field.
• Preferably, your mentor or supervisor will hold a senior-level role or have advanced professional credentials.
• Your mentor or supervisor cannot be a direct family member.

Interact and Reflect

• Schedule 4–6 substantive meetings with your mentor or supervisor throughout the experience.
• Maintain regular communication via email, video calls, or in-person discussion.

To Self-Report this experience, please visit the Suitable Webpage.

 

Davis College students should practice your interview skills and get professional feedback on areas of improvement to be well-versed and ready for the real world. Davis College students will complete one required Mock Interview CEO. 

Big Interview:

You can utilize Big Interview to earn this experience. Students will need to follow the link, and once logged in/signed up, select assignments and input the following number 685566, to access the CEO assessment. Upon completing the assignment, students should receive a review score of 3.5 or higher. Students will need to screenshot or download their review (3.5 or higher) and upload it by completing the CEO request. Visit Big Interview to get started on fulfilling this CEO experience.

Upcoming events can be found in the calendar at the top of this page or by visiting the ECHO Webpage.

AVO Majors can also complete this category by:

• Attending Captain Marble Airline Interview Session (offered fall & spring semesters) 
• Complete the aviation-specific Mock Interview Platform
• Interview and be hired by any Airline Gateway/ Pathway Program  
• Interview and be hired as a L3Harris Flight Instructor 

Davis College students will complete six additional CEO's from any required CEO categories. Students are free to pick any category for the prefer for these additional 6 CEO Experiences. You can focus on events that are interesting and beneficial to your personal goals and education. If you have completed an experience, event, or activity that should be included, please report experience via Echo.

Upcoming events that fulfill CEO Additional requirements can be found in the calendar at the top of this page or by visiting the ECHO webpage.