In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Brenda Stover and Kate Grady using AI technology to prepare students for their interactions with recruiters and hiring managers.

As part of the Clay Center at VSB leadership team, Brenda Stover leads the O'Donnell Center at the Villanova School of Business. Delivering professional development services and resources for business students, including experiential education, career education initiatives, student business society activities, VSB Mentor Program, and Corporate Sponsorship Program. Brenda also manages the first year and sophomore components of VSB's Backpack-to-Briefcase professional development curriculum and oversees the SBI Professional Success course. She works closely to develop employer relationships to enhance business internship, CoOp, and job opportunities. Collaborating with the Villanova Career Center, the other VU colleges, and campus departments on a wide array of career and professional development initiatives.

Kate Grady manages CoOp and Academic Internship opportunities and develops relationships with employers. Supporting students’ personal and professional development through career exploration and internship & job search processes. Partnering with the Academic Advising team to ensure alignment between students’ academic and professional goals, Kate collaborates with colleagues in the University Career Center, VSB Centers of Excellence, other campus departments and employers to create distinctive experiences for students.

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