Discover your potential with Immersive Experiences

Immersive Experiences allow students to explore career pathways through hands-on learning, direct engagement with industry professionals, and exposure to real-world work environments. Check out our upcoming programs below and apply today!

Upcoming Programs

Sports Marketing

Indianapolis, IN - June 12, 2026

Get behind the scenes of two of Indianapolis's most iconic sports organizations. This immersive, hands-on program takes participants inside the Indianapolis Colts and Indianapolis Motor Speedway to explore how professional sports organizations build brands, drive revenue, and develop talent — then challenges them to apply what they've learned in real time.

You will have the opportunity to:

Hear directly from marketing and business leaders at a professional NFL franchise and legendary racing venue
Compete in a live corporate partnership pitch with real executive feedback
Explore how venues turn legacy and fan loyalty into modern revenue strategies
Build networking and interviewing skills with sports industry professionals
Discover career pathways in sports business and venue operations

Program Logistics:

Experience Date: June 12, 2026
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
Spots Available: 10
Program Fee: $150 (includes lunch)

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Program Mentor

Jon Codalata

Business Solutions Director, Indianapolis Colts

Allison Melangton

Senior Vice President, Penske Entertainment

Previous Programs

Entrepreneurship

Indianapolis, IN - February 6, 2026

Bridge Builder Strategies recently hosted an Entrepreneurship Immersive Experience that brought together students from Marian University Indianapolis, Ball State University, DePauw University, and Wabash College for a day of applied learning, conversation, and professional connection.

Throughout the experience, students were given the opportunity to engage directly with entrepreneurial leaders, including Scott Jasek, Pat East, and Mike Simmons, DBA, gaining insight into leadership, decision-making, and the practical realities of building and sustaining a venture. The program created space for thoughtful dialogue and meaningful engagement, allowing participants to move beyond theoretical concepts and explore how entrepreneurship takes shape in real-world environments.