Dillon Jones ‘25, M’26 says the networking skills he learned at the Barney School of Business helped him land a role at Stanley Black & Decker as part of the UHart scholarship program. As a 3+1 student, Dillon has just completed his undergraduate studies, majoring in management. His dream is to own and manage his own business one day.
Dillon notes that his experiences at UHart contributed to his professional growth and helped him develop into a business professional. He utilized resources such as the Allan Center for Career and Professional Development, the Center for Student Success, faculty, staff, and advisors.
“Barney specifically prepared me very well," Dillon says. "They hosted various networking events and staff taught me how to handle professional interactions. Barney excelled in teaching me how to network, apply the skills I learned in class, and become a proper businessman.”
Dillon believes the connections made at UHart contributed to his success, pushing him to be both a better student and person. “I was able to grow and expand my horizons.”
On campus, Dillon was active in extracurriculars, serving as finance chair within the Student Government Association, aiming to enhance the student body's learning experience. Additionally, he was a member of the Barney Leadership Council, the Gospel Choir, STRIDE, and of course, the Stanley Black & Decker scholarship program.
Dillon's favorite part of the experience was “the family he made.” He cites Hawktober and other campus events as rewarding to help plan and enjoyable from the student perspective. His advice to incoming students? “Try everything and don’t be afraid to talk to upper-level students.”