LAB - The LAB is an innovative educational program designed to equip student-athletes with the skills and knowledge they need for success beyond sports. The lab will host classes that will focus on college and career access, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and personal development. What sets The LAB apart is that instruction comes from a diverse network of nonprofit organizations throughout Baltimore City, all dedicated to empowering and educating youth. These organizations bring real-world expertise and resources to the table, offering workshops, mentorship, and hands-on learning. Through The LAB, student-athletes will be prepared to navigate higher education, career opportunities, and entrepreneurial ventures, building on the discipline and teamwork they’ve gained in sports to forge successful futures.

This is where the LAB comes into play.  The LAB stands for L ife A fter B aseball.  
 

The Lab: Athlete Empowerment and Career Development Program

 

Course Description:

This comprehensive program is designed specifically for athletes, blending workforce development training, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills into a series of dynamic workshops. The workshops aim to equip athletes with the essential skills and knowledge to excel beyond their sports careers, preparing them for success in the professional world, business ventures, and leadership roles.

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Key Components:

 

1. Workforce Development Training: Focuses on career readiness, including resume building, job search strategies, networking, interview skills, and professional communication.

 

2. Entrepreneurship: Covers the basics of starting and managing a business, financial literacy, marketing strategies, and innovation, empowering athletes to turn their ideas into successful ventures.

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3. Leadership Skills: Develops leadership qualities such as decision-making, teamwork, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence, preparing athletes to lead in any setting.

 

Through hands-on activities, real-world case studies, and mentorship from industry professionals, athletes will leave this program empowered to pursue diverse opportunities with confidence, adaptability, and strategic thinking.