SCPD Programs
Emerging Leaders Program
The Emerging Leaders Program (EL) is a fall semester mentoring program for new CSULB pre-business freshmen and transfer students. The program aims to create a sense of community, develop skills and connect new students to campus resources through activities including a 3 day-2 night retreat, social events and professional development workshops.
Business Excellence Certificate Program
The Business Excellence Certificate (BEC) Program is a curriculum-based undergraduate professional development certificate program. The program aims to increase professional competencies and personal effectiveness of CBA students. The BEC curriculum focuses on academic/career exploration, business foundations, internships/mentoring opportunities, community/global awareness and self-assessment. Lastly, all participants develop a professional portfolio.
Community Scholars Program
In the Community Scholars Program (CS), CSULB business students help motivate and guide a group of Jordan High School sophomore students to succeed in high school and pursue college. The CSULB Community Scholar mentors use their respective experiences and reflection to promote academic success, effective time management, campus involvement, and goal setting. Additionally, the Community Scholar mentors bring Jordan High School students to CSULB to highlight the different component of college life.
Community College Mentoring Program
In the Community College Mentoring Program (CCMP), CSULB business students help motivate and guide a group of first year Cerritos College students to succeed at the community college and to transfer into a four-year university. The CSULB Community College mentors provide information and develop skills that enable community college students to succeed. The CSULB mentors lead seminars and information sessions that focus on self-exploration, campus resources, college application and college life.
City Leadership Program
The City Leadership Program (CL) is a curriculum-based program that highlights and explores the economic, political, community, and governmental resources and organizations within the City of Long Beach. Once a month, leaders in various city agencies meet with participants for seminars and discussions. The program is designed to provide CSULB students an opportunity to understand the city’s successes, challenges, structure and history. The program is a collaborative endeavor of city government agencies and bureaus including the Port of Long Beach and the City of Long Beach Mayor’s Office.
Corporate Mentoring Program
The Corporate Mentoring Program (CMP) is a year-long mentoring program that pairs junior and senior business students with corporate professionals. The mentoring relationship provides support and coaching that focus on personal and professional development. Corporate mentors help inspire and guide mentees as they plan their careers, understand the corporate expectations, learn how to manage effectively, lead with vision and develop their professional skills. SCPD Corporate Mentors include professionals from The Boeing Company, UPS, Aerospace Inc, Target, Deloitte and Touche, and Clear Channel.