MIAMI (June 16, 2017) – It is the mission of FIU's student-athlete development office to prepare its student-athletes for life after college through the Panther GOLD (Grab opportunities, Optimize your experience, Lead your team, Determine your future) program.
Spearheaded by FIU Assistant AD for Student-Athlete Development and Community Relations Liz Augustin, Panther GOLD holds a number of seminars each year to assist FIU's student-athletes in their professional development.
On Jan. 31, a presentation titled "How to Land Your Dream Job" was held for FIU juniors and seniors at FIU College of Business. Kaleb Thornhill, director of player engagement for the Miami Dolphins, demonstrated his step-by-step model utilizing LinkedIn to build relationships with individuals that will transform their lives.