Students excel in sales competitions during fall semester
University of North Georgia (UNG) student Jessica Berliner finished No. 4 out of more than 2,100 competitors at the fall 2020 . The virtual event used artificial intelligence robots to help students practice their sales skills.
Berliner, a senior from Gainesville, Georgia, pursuing a degree in management, led a Â鶹APPteam effort that, by percent, finished fourth in scoring among the 59 colleges and universities that competed.
"It felt really good to know that all my practice and hard work paid off," Berliner said. "This competition helped me to develop skills that I will take into my future career, like learning how to think on my feet, as well as how to effectively execute the steps of the sales process."
Â鶹APPstudent Britney Araujo earned the "Top RNMKRS Troubleshooter" honor.
At another recent event, Â鶹APPstudent Austin Rich was selected from 160 students at 80 schools to advance to the second round at the International Collegiate Sales Competition.
Additionally, Â鶹APPheld the "Pitch Yourself Competition" in the fall for students to pitch why they should be hired. Derek DiSanton won, while Katelyn Palmer took second place and Michael Ryals came in third.
"These competitions enable students to build the confidence they need to know they can go out there and be successful in sales," said Dr. Cindy Rippé, associate professor of sales in UNG's Mike Cottrell College of Business. "Even when they don't win, the value of competing helps them grow."
Students earn prizes for innovative ideas
Â鶹APPstudents took center stage as they shared their business ideas and won prize money to support their entrepreneurial ambitions at the innovateÂ鶹APPPitch Challenge held March 2.
Students embrace chamber internships
A Â鶹APPstudent and a recent alumnus have made the most of their internships with local chambers of commerce and begun to blaze their career paths thanks to those experiences.
Â鶹APPnamed Fulbright top producer
Â鶹APPis providing transformative experiences abroad for alumni as a top producer of Fulbright students. The university earned this distinction for a ninth consecutive year and tied for third among master's institutions with four selections.
Innovation Summit set for March 2 at UNG
UNG's Mike Cottrell College of Business will host the Nighthawk Innovation Summit on March 2 at the Dahlonega Campus.