Building Connections

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In our Knott Scholar Community, we provide unique and valuable opportunities to develop lifelong skills in our Building Connections program. Whether you are a secondary or a collegiate scholar, each year we will come together to develop life skills outside of the classroom. Our Knott Scholars challenge themselves academically, uphold exceptional moral character, and are active members of our community.

We look forward to offering you an abundance of opportunities to grow into the Catholic leader that God intends you to be.

Building Connections is a highly integrated program that provides a well-rounded experience to Knott Scholars of the secondary and collegiate level each year, typically in the Spring. Each year Knott Scholars will have the ability to learn and practice their new skills with other current Scholars at the secondary and collegiate level. In addition, all Scholars will have the opportunity to make connections with Alumni, guest speakers, and panelists.

Knott Scholars Cycle of Support

Each academic year we focus on a part of the Building Connections program to
promote personal and professional development outside the classroom.

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Year one
Academic Year
2024-2025

Building Personal Connections

  • What and how is the traditional handshake used?
  • How do you introduce yourself to your peers? Professionals? What is an elevator
    pitch? How can you tailor your pitch to different situations?
  • How will developing these skills assist you throughout life?
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Year Two
Academic Year
2025-2026

Building Connections for Education

  • How can you get the most out of your educational experience?
  • How do you tackle continued education applications for college and graduate
    school?
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Year three
Academic Year
2026-2027

Building Connections for Work

  • How do you identify summer experiences or internships that connect your education with the targeted industry?
  • Professional development: What basics do you need for an effective intern or job search?
  • What is LinkedIn all about and how do you use it effectively?
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Year four
Academic Year
2027-2028

Building Connections through Leadership

  • What are the qualities of an effective and faithful leader
  • How do you seek and find leadership opportunities in your parish, college, grad school or in the workforce?
  • How can you seek out opportunities with social impact? How do you integrate your faith and your future?
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