LMU Career Treks Program
The Career Treks program brings LMU students into the workplaces of employers, parents, and alumni locally and nationally to expose them to potential career paths and broaden their understanding of industries, fields, relevant skills and organizational culture. This experiential program leverages LMU’s well-positioned and successful alumni who are excited to share their insights and experiences with students. Participants engage with professionals around specific interests through targeted learning, conversations, and informal networking.
Please note this opportunity is only open to enrolled students during the duration of the program.
Each company visit underscored the importance of learning outside the classroom- how true growth happens in conversations, in listening to stories and in seeing how people bring ideas to life. I loved touring each company and seeing the “why” behind them- how a vision combined with a clear purpose can be simple yet so impactful.
Amelie Dinh ‘27, Computer Science
San Francisco Business/Tech Trek Participant
Fall 2026 Career Treks
Los Angeles: November 13, 2026
Our own backyard has so many career opportunities. Day treks in Los Angeles feature two to three company visits in one day. Students will travel with CPD on a bus from LMU in the morning and return to campus in the late afternoon. Transportation and lunch will be provided for the day.
Industry Focus: Data & Strategy
Confirmed Companies: Freeform
Virtual Info Session Dates (attendance is optional):
Applications Open: Monday, September 14, 2026 | 9:00am
Applications Close: Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 11:59pm
Applications Closed!
Los Angeles: November 20, 2026
Our own backyard has so many career opportunities. Day treks in Los Angeles feature two to three company visits in one day. Students will travel with CPD on a bus from LMU in the morning and return to campus in the late afternoon. Transportation and lunch will be provided for the day.
Industry Focus: Sports Business
Confirmed Companies: Los Angeles Dodgers and more!
Virtual Info Session Dates (attendance is optional):
Applications Open: Monday, September 14, 2026 | 9:00am
Applications Close: Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 11:59pm
Applications Closed!
It’s a rare and remarkable experience for LMU students to engage directly with a Fortune 500 CEO, asking questions about leadership, vision and industry impact. Thanks to Career Treks I had the unique opportunity to interview LMU alumnus, John Stankey, CEO of AT&T.
Rachel McDonald ’26, Finance and Information Systems & Business Analytics
Dallas Business/Tech Trek Participant
Spring 2027 Career Treks
Los Angeles: February 5, 2027
Our own backyard has so many career opportunities. Day treks in Los Angeles feature two company visits in one day. Students will travel with CPD on a bus from LMU in the morning and return to campus in the late afternoon. Transportation and lunch will be provided for the day.
Industry Focus: Social Impact & Advocacy
Confirmed Companies: TBA
Virtual Info Session Dates (attendance is optional):
Applications Open: Monday, October 26, 2026 | 9:00am
Applications Close: Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 11:59pm
Chicago: March 2-4, 2027
This Spring Break, explore career opportunities beyond Los Angeles with our out-of-area trek to Chicago. This immersive, multi-day experience includes visits to multiple employers, offering students direct exposure to industries and professionals in a dynamic new market. Students will travel with CPD and participate in curated site visits, networking opportunities, and career exploration activities.
Program costs include your own flight costs. CPD covers your hotel stay, two meals daily, and transportation to and from each employer visit, as well as all events included in the Trek.
Industry Focus: Consulting & Public Impact
Confirmed Companies: BMO, KraftHeinz, & more!
Virtual Info Session Dates (attendance at one is mandatory):
Applications Open: Monday, October 26, 2026 | 9:00am
Applications Close: Sunday, January 24, 2027 | 11:59pm
Los Angeles: April 16, 2027
Our own backyard has so many career opportunities. Day treks in Los Angeles feature two company visits in one day. Students will travel with CPD on a bus from LMU in the morning and return to campus in the late afternoon. Transportation and lunch will be provided for the day.
Industry Focus: Media & Communications
Confirmed Companies: Meta & more!
Virtual Info Session Dates (attendance is optional):
Applications Open: Monday, February 1, 2027 | 9:00am
Applications Close: Sunday, February 28, 2027 | 11:59pm
A year ago, I signed up last minute for the Sports Career Trek with Career and Professional Development. I knew I wanted to make an impact in sports, but I had no idea what that could look like. This Trek introduced me to the LA84 Foundation. Fast forward to today, I’ve been fortunate enough to intern with LA84, see firsthand the work being done to bridge the play equity gap, and now become a full-time employee.
Lauryn Carter ’25, M.S. Business Analytics
LA Sports Trek Participant
