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Career Advancement brought Bre'Layshia Alexander from working intermediate athletics to her current role with Baylor Scott and White. She discussed this all with Joseph Eberhardt live at SWATA 2023.
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What are the goals of the Career Advancement Committee?
- Chaired by Bre’Layshia
- Split from the young professional committee
- 7-12 years in the profession
- Everyone on our committee presented at SWATA 23
The Career Advancement Committee also hosts a scavenger hunt for prizes to increase engagement.
Student workshop highlights:
- Resume workshop
- Career Advancement talks
- Tools on how to advance your pay or benefits
- Life Balance options
How do we contact the Career Advancement group?
- @D6_YP_CAC
- @Swata-YPC
- Email: brelayshia.alexander@bswhealth.org
- Facebook Bre’Layshia
- @atc_mojo2015
Where did you get into AT?
- I was a cheerleader in high school and band in high school. After not making the team I searched for a way to be on the sidelines.
- I became a student aide for 1.5 years in high school
- Graduated from Texas State and got a job in Temple.
- After 3 years as a middle school AT I knew I had to move on
- SportsCareAT
- Now a physician liaison with BSW
What is your role with TSATA?
- Recently passed legislation that opens up jobs and expands the scope of an ATs practice.
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