Sophomore Jump

SS 1500- From Major to Meaning, M 2:40-4:20pm, CRN 92190

This 1-credit course provides sophomore students with a structured opportunity to explore career options, assess their individual interests and strengths, and begin developing the professional skills necessary for workplace success. Students will engage in self-assessment exercises, career research, and skill building activities to gain greater clarity about their academic and professional goals. This course emphasizes practical application through resume creation, networking strategies, and interview preparation.

The Sophomore Experience Journey is an excellent and easy way to prepare for your junior year. Students on the journey will engage in academic degree planning, career exploration and resume writing, and financial literacy learning!  

The Sophomore Jump pathway involves the following: 

• Create a personalized degree plan for graduation with an Academic Advisor.

• Have their resume updated and reviewed by a Career Counselor in Career Planning & Development.

• Complete the financial literacy track in Banzai! (See Banzai! section below for more information) 

• Engage in career exploration by completing job simulations through Forage (available in your Navigate account)

Students can follow the Sophomore Experience Journey and track their progress in Navigate! Contact sophomorejump@oldwestbury.edu if you need assistance or have questions about the journey.

• how to navigate college life at OW 
• getting connected to support services and resources
• self-advocacy and confidence
• exploring major/minors and career paths
• building college skills for success such as time management, organization, study skills, communication, and more

Sophomore Jump is partnered with Parker Dewey to provide micro-internship opportunities to second-year students! 

Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns. These projects allow you to demonstrate skills, explore career paths, and build your networks as you seek the right full-time role. Unlike traditional internships, Micro-Internships:

• Can take place year-round
• Typically range from 10 to 40 hours of work
• Are typically due between one week and one month after kick-off.

Micro-Internships are used by companies ranging from those in the Fortune 100 to emerging start-ups both in New York and across the U.S. Micro-Internships are facilitated via the Parker Dewey platform, which connects Students/Recent Grads with Organizations in need of support.

Click HERE to get started.

Jump start your career journey by participating in Second Year to Career! Read student testimonials about the program in the article linked below written by Jon Kleinman.

Second Year to Career is a 10-week career -oriented program in the spring semester that is designed to help sophomore students explore career options, network with professionals, and develop soft skills for career success.  This is an excellent opportunity to jump-start your career development and start building a professional network. 

Gain insight and receive advice on your career path from alumni and other professionals. Students will undergo a weekly series of professional skill development workshops and engage in career conversations with various professionals related to their career interests.

Applications for Spring 2027 will open in December.