Students

Graduate with Experience. Not Just a Degree

The Crew Activation Network helps students bridge the gap between college and career through real-world experiential learning. Working alongside nationally recognized brands, sports organizations, and nonprofit partners, students gain practical experience in marketing, sponsorship, sales, event management, and business development—all while earning valuable industry connections and building a professional portfolio.

Whether your goal is to work in sports, entertainment, business, marketing, hospitality, or event management, The Crew provides the experience employers are looking for before you graduate.

The Student Challenge

  • Employers expect experience.

  • Internships are competitive and limited.

  • Classroom learning doesn't always provide practical application.

  • Building a professional network can be difficult.

  • Graduating without experience makes entering the workforce more challenging.

Traditional Internships

What You’ll Gain

  • Live Brand Experience

  • Professional Mentorship

  • Resume & Portfolio Development

  • Leadership Skills

  • Industry Networking

  • Team Collaboration

  • Marketing & Sales Experience

  • Event Management Experience

  • Career Confidence

Why Students Choose The Crew

  • One Company

  • Limited responsibilities

  • Individual experience

  • Short-term assignment

  • Limited networking

  • Multiple brands and organizations

  • Meaningful, hands-on projects

  • Collaborative team environment

  • Academic credit and career building experience

  • Semester-long professional development

  • Access to industry professionals and mentors

Launch Your Career Before You Graduate

Apply to join your university Crew Activation Team and gain experience, skills, and professional connections that will help you out in today’s competitive job market

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Areas of Experience

  • Experiential Marketing

  • Sponsorship Sales

  • Brand Partnerships

  • Event Operations

  • Business Development

  • Community Engagement

  • Digital & Social Marketing

  • Customer Experience

  • Market Research

  • Project Management

Course Curriculum Overview

  • Professional Sports

  • College Athletics

  • Sports Marketing Agencies

  • Event Management Companies

  • Consumer Brands

  • Hospitality & Tourism

  • Entertainment

  • Nonprofit Organization

  • Corporate Marketing Departments

  • Sponsorship & Partnership Sales

Who Should Apply

Perfect for students studying:

  • Business Administration

  • Marketing

  • Sports Management

  • Communications

  • Hospitality

  • Public Relations

  • Event Management

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Recreation & Tourism

  • Any student interested in gaining professional experience