Kelley’s Retail Workshop, overseen by Director John Talbott, offers students deep immersion into the corporate retail industry and highlights the potential career choices for future retail professionals.
Students get to meet face-to-face with recruiters and senior leaders from these companies and more to learn about industry practices and life as an assistant buyer, merchandise planner, or merchandise analyst, the three most common entry-level jobs in the industry.
Freshman or Sophomore Business Majors
Strong interest in a retail career. Excellent academic standing
Applications open week 1 of the spring semester. Initial applicants will go through a multi-stage interview process beginning in early February. Students are informed at each stage of the process.
Final notification will take place in time to allow for Fall registration.
Details will be sent out in early spring. Interviews take place after Spring Break.
Workshop Course
Additional Retail Course Options
Travel to headquarters of major retailers like Macy’s, GAP and Abercrombie and Fitch. Participation in retail events like the Retail Speed Networking event that takes place the night before the marketing career fair. Opportunity to engage with retail companies in the classroom working on problems and opportunities in their businesses.
Senior Lecturer
Associate Director of the Center for Education and Research in Retailing
For questions on workshop enrollment, please email beshe12@indiana.edu
