Recap of the 2016 Athletic Career Fair
WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Howard University Athletics Department held its 2nd annual Athletic Career Fair in the Blackburn Auditorium on Tuesday, October 11. For the fair, Howard partnered with Athlete Network. There were 25 organizations represented—22 employers and 3 graduate and professional schools.
The goal of the career fair was to provide student-athletes an opportunity to market their transferable skills learned through their time at Howard University.
About Athlete Network
Athlete Network was founded by athletes with a simple mission – create an online community where athletes can fuel their driven lifestyles. Athlete Network works to keep athletes competing in every aspect of their lives by uniting them in one network. They provide athletes with online tools to network with fellow athletes and the most efficient access to employers that embrace their competitive mindset and push it to higher levels. Visit
www.athletenetwork.com for more information.
About Howard
Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university that is comprised of 13 schools and colleges. Students pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. Since 1998, the University has produced two Rhodes Scholars, two Truman Scholars, a Marshall Scholar, 30 Fulbright Scholars and 1 Pickering Fellows. Howard also produces more on campus African-American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States. For more information on Howard University visit the University's Web site at
www.howard.edu. For more information on Howard University Athletics Department visit www.hubison.com
