Chicago Business Trek
The offices of Alumni Constituency and Engagement the Career Center are excited to announce the Chicago Business Trek! Thanks to the generous support of our alumni, this trek offers students an exceptional opportunity for career exploration and professional growth in business-related fields.
During this trek, about 25 students from diverse class years and backgrounds will visit several organizations in Chicago. They will network with Lawrence alumni and top business professionals, gaining insights into various organizations while also sharing their own career interests. This experience is designed to help students learn about different career paths and build valuable connections in the business world.
SAVE THE DATE!
The next Chicago Business Trek will be taking place over Spring 2025 Reading Period: Thursday, May 8th – Friday, May 9th, 2025
Chicago Business Trek
Discover the diverse career-development opportunities offered by Lawrence University's Career Center through our Explore Treks program! Open to ALL Lawrentians — regardless of major or class year—these treks provide a range of experiences, from the Chicago Business Trek to other industry-focused journeys.
Explore Treks
The Career Center provides students a unique approach to accessing employers—Explore Treks. Explore Treks offer access to job shadowing, and a chance to meet face-to-face with prospective employers. Explore Treks align to our Career Communities. Students from various majors and class years have the opportunity to go off-campus and spend a day connecting with local or regional employers. Not only will students get to network with employers and LU alumni, but these treks provide a valuable learning experience in terms of both career exploration and professional development for students interested in various industries.
Is your organization interested in participating in a trek or want to learn more?
Join us Oct. 24 for Milwaukee Explore Trek – The Florentine Opera
All class years and all majors are invited to the Milwaukee Explore Trek where you'll get BEHIND the curtain and learn about stage production, costume design, administrative roles, and watch a live rehearsal with The Florentine Opera. See details and sign up on Handshake by Oct. 22. Space is limited.
About Lawrence
Lawrence University is a nationally recognized undergraduate liberal arts college with a conservatory of music in Appleton, Wisconsin. We enroll 1,500 full-time undergraduates from 46 states and 37 countries.