Virtual to Hybrid

Our team seamlessly pivoted in the transition back to campus this year, meeting the change with innovation. Our 2021-2022 hybrid programs continued to meet the current needs of students, incorporating more options for students to select from.

Torero Treks

Hybrid Torero Treks widened the variety of industries reached, focusing on access to companies that have traditionally not collaborated with our campus. Virtual treks highlighted recognizable companies, like Wall Street Journal and GoFundMe, to offer unique online experiences and connections. Our in-person offerings were hyperfocused to industries in San Diego, which allowed us to experience local nonprofits, like Olivewood Gardens and Junior Achievement, to provide specialized hands-on visits as we grew awareness about potential careers in our hometown.

Additional benefits to our dual offerings allowed students to visualize hybrid work as industry trends showcased more permanent pivots to virtual work in many popular industries. Behind the scene access to some of these industries, like the media industry, were our highest attended treks of the year. In addition, student attendance highlighted the widest range of majors and first time participants we have seen.

339

Students

Employers

91%

Students reported a better understanding of their career path after a Torero Trek

SUMMER INTERNSHIP AWARD

Connecting Students with Experience

The Summer Internship Award continued to financially support undergraduate students participating in meaningful summer internships, undergraduate research, or career-related community service. Some of the 65 students, who were awarded $166,504 for the 2021 summer, share their highlights below.

ALYCIA BREWER

Ride Above Disability

I completed my training as a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and had the opportunity to conduct over 25 hours of equestrian lessons for 15 students with disabilities. One horse at the barn, Pokey, loved to push your buttons. He is challenging to ride and sometimes students become frustrated, but once they push him past into a trot, I see a big grin break out on their face. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to work with RAD this summer.

DEVIN DOROFF

San Diego Elite Physical Therapy

I worked alongside Dr. John Damos, Doctor of Physical Therapy, at San Diego Elite Physical Therapy. I regard him highly as a mentor in a position as a PT and business owner, exactly like I would like to become. Following training, I was able to work directly with patients and provide hands-on treatment which gave me direct insight into what it would be like to be a PT. I now have even more motivation to go this direction.

MARISSA DZOTSI

Bell Laboratories

I have always known I wanted to work in OB/GYN with women from marginalized communities. However, research quickly became part of my career pursuits as I realized the need to include people of color in research studies and clinical trials. This summer, I looked at the role SIKE protein plays in antiviral and anti-inflammatory processes. If it can be manipulated to increase cells response to viral infections, it can directly aid individuals. It has truly been an honor to be part of this research.

TYSON ARAMAKI

Clear Blue Sky

This summer, I learned a ton about ocean plastic pollution and Clear Blue Seas FRED robots. I gained a better understanding of project management as many of the tasks of an engineer at Clear Blue Sea are so diverse, a general engineering background and readiness to learn something new was more valuable than any specialized knowledge. Another impactful experience I had was teaching conservation classes for the San Diego Unified School District. Teaching put me far out of my comfort zone, but rewarding to be able to inspire students to pursue engineering like me.

KYLIE RIOS

Ministry of Supply

This summer, I worked as a Wearable Devices Engineering Intern at Ministry of Supply. I worked primarily on a pioneering design project creating an intelligent jacket that determines and adjusts temperature. I feel spoiled to have found an internship that checks every box on my wishlist. I am now considering moving to the East Coast post-graduation to continue with this start up.

LARGE-SCALE CAREER FAIRS

Our virtual format made the career fair more accessible, expanding our company reach, while being sensitive to polices about recruiter travel. In addition, this format made it easier for off-campus and non-traditional students to access the fair from wherever they were. Through Career Fairs, Toreros were able to connect with over 200 actively hiring organizations, while providing greater accessibility and facilitated connections with employers across the US.

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