Business Students Compete at National Shore Sales Challenge

Alvernia University College of Business, Communication, and Leadership students, Isaac Kassis and Matt Lackman, along with faculty coach, Dr. Jane Brooker, participated in sales skill-driven role play and speed-selling elevator pitch competitions in the 2023 National Shore Sales Challenge (NSSC) at Salisbury University in Salisbury, MD from March 30- April 1.

"It was a great opportunity to be the first to represent Alvernia at a sales competition to open doors for future Alvernia students," said Isaac Kassis, junior management major. "I was also blessed with the opportunity to meet new people and build connections with students from all over the country which can possibly lead to something bigger in the future."

Alvernia was one of 40 universities to participate in the competition. Through experiential learning opportunities like role play and elevator pitch competitions, Alvernia students are able to discover their passions and turn them into lifetimes of career success and personal fulfillment and make a positive difference in the world and the lives of others.

"We got to meet so many great people from many different places," said Matt Lackman, junior marketing major. 'I am super grateful for being able to use these opportunities to better myself. I would say if you are offered a chance to do these competitions, you should take them seriously and make the most out of them."

Alvernia's approach to real-world learning combines hands-on educational opportunities through internships, field experiences, co-ops, clinical assignments, research projects, community service and study/service abroad programs, roles in student organizations and other creative and relevant campus experiences to prepare them to enter their desired industry upon graduation.

"The 2023 NSSC competition held at Salisbury University was an invaluable experience that truly is experiential learning at its highest for our students," said Alvernia University Assistant Professor of Business, Dr. Jane Brooker. "They role-played with real sales executives and gave elevator pitches to over five career executives who were ready to hire interns and full-time employees."