APA Post Grad Dining with Gents Program
The Dining with Gents program is a specialized 8-week course designed to help the APA student athletes master the art of business dining etiquette and professionalism. Tailored for those transitioning from college athletics to professional environments, this program equips participants with the skills necessary to navigate formal business settings confidently and with poise.
Throughout the course, students engage in practical learning experiences focused on fine dining etiquette, proper table manners, and the nuances of professional interaction. From mastering the complexities of a multi-course meal to understanding the subtlety of body language and conversation in a business context, the program ensures that student-athletes are prepared to make a lasting impression in any professional situation.
Key Components of the Program:
- Fine Dining Etiquette: Students will learn how to manage a formal dining setting, including how to properly use various utensils, navigate a multi-course meal, and handle different dining scenarios with ease.
- Table Sitting and Seating Arrangements: Understanding proper seating arrangements in business dinners and events, as well as the importance of posture and etiquette in seating choices.
- Professionalism in Conversation: Focused sessions on appropriate conversation topics, active listening, and speaking with confidence in both one-on-one and group settings.
- Business Meal Scenarios: Role-playing exercises that simulate professional dining events such as networking dinners, client meetings, or corporate luncheons, allowing participants to practice what they’ve learned in a safe, guided environment.
- Networking and Relationship Building: Emphasis on using dining events as an opportunity to foster professional connections and build relationships with potential colleagues, employers, and clients.
By the end of the course, student athletes will have not only refined their dining etiquette but also gained invaluable skills that will enhance their professional demeanor, ensuring they feel comfortable and competent when engaging in business and networking opportunities.
