Opportunities

The Ciocca Center offers numerous workshops and other opportunities that provide both technical skills and a broad business perspective to help you launch your career.

The opportunities listed below are offered in the context of certificate programs for each of the following: 

Center Offerings

The following opportunities are available to all students from all class years and majors. When applicable, preference is generally given to those participating in a Business Certificate Program. Please speak with an advisor if you have questions. 

Workshops

All workshops are open to students of all majors and class years.

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Business Ethics and Principled Leadership Workshop

Build the intellectual, emotional and moral qualities necessary to become a successful business leader.

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Corporate Finance and Banking Workshop

Get a basic understanding of the corporate finance and banking industry and attend sessions at various Boston firms.

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Excel Tutorials

Learn advanced Excel skills that are essential in becoming a business analyst.

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Finance Boot Camp

Develop an understanding of the institutional framework and career specializations in finance.

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Fullbridge Professional Edge @ Holy Cross

Immerse yourself in business, finance, marketing, and innovation via simulated work environment.

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Global Supply Chain Management Workshop

Gain an understanding into how a global supply chain works in distributing goods and services.

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Interview Prep Workshop

Work with alumni and build your “personal brand” in preparation for internships and job interviews.

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Marketing Communications and Sales Workshop

Develop an understanding of marketing, advertising, communications, public relations, and sales.

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Startup Weeks

Explore entrepreneurship and innovation, tour innovative startups, and see what it takes to launch a business and keep it humming.

Courses 

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Recommended Holy Cross Courses

Identify your major as either quantitative or qualitative and enroll in a course to add value to your liberal arts education and expand your skill set.

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Entrepreneurship Courses

Build upon your liberal arts education and learn the ins and outs of the fundamentals of starting a venture and keeping a company relevant.

Events

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Women in Business

Celebrate, honor and inspire the success of Holy Cross women in business by learning and networking with one another.

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Shark Tank Competition

Bring your business idea to fruition by taking part in our annual Shark Tank competition (yes, it’s based on the TV show!).

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Alumni Speakers

Gather around the dinner table or for a fireside chat to hear alumni stories about the benefits of a liberal arts education in the workplace.

Programs

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Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Add value to society as a principled leader by solving problems with innovative ideas and entrepreneurial methods.

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Internships

Learn how to find — and secure — internship opportunities.

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Job Shadowing

Make new connections and gain insight into different business fields by shadowing alumni.

Clubs 

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Student Business Clubs

Get involved in one of 10 student-led business clubs.