WHAT IS A SITE VISIT?
Site visits offer a unique opportunity to tour employer offices with the goal of gaining insider knowledge about an industry directly from the professionals within an organization. You can expect to learn more about a company’s work culture, career paths, recruitment process, and potential opportunities for future engagement. Additionally, site visits can be a time to network and begin building relationships with various staff members working at the organization.
Metrocards will be given to participating students and lunch will be provided at select site visits.
ABOUT Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer Corp (MLS) is the governing body for Major League Soccer, the premier professional soccer league in North America. Established in 1993, MLS has grown into a dynamic and influential force in the soccer world, featuring 30 teams across the United States and Canada. The league is renowned for its commitment to fostering soccer talent, expanding its global footprint, and delivering exciting, high-quality matches to a diverse and passionate fan base. With a focus on innovation and community engagement, MLS continues to shape the future of soccer in North America.
This site visit will provide students with the opportunity to learn about various career paths often overlooked in the sports industry including tech, finance, social media, and more!
ELIGIBILITY
You must be a full-time undergraduate student currently enrolled in one of the following schools:
— Columbia College
— Columbia Engineering
— School of General Studies
Students who are on leave of absence or who have withdrawn from Columbia University are not eligible. You must be a currently registered student in good academic and disciplinary standing. International students are eligible to participate. This is considered a career exploration program and therefore does not count as off-campus employment.
*By submitting an application, you authorize the Center for Career Education to conduct academic and disciplinary checks to confirm program eligibility. Certain University policy violations may disqualify you from consideration for the program.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for the Major League Soccer Site Visit, please submit your resume and answer the following short answer prompt:
- In 1-2 paragraphs, please describe what you hope to learn from a site visit experience with Major League Soccer.
Deadline: November 3, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. ET
Interested in learning more? Attend the Fall 2024 Site Visits Virtual Information Session on Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 12:00 — 1:00 p.m. ET
