The Atlanta Braves New Home Impacts Kennesaw State Students
By Katie Hewitt
KENNESAW, Ga – Kennesaw State University is the home of nearly
26,000 students and in 2016 Kennesaw State will have a new neighbor to the
community, The Atlanta Braves. Just miles from the Kennesaw State University
campus, the future home for the Major League Baseball team is set to open. With
the growing enrollment numbers at KSU, students should take full advantage of
the opportunities the new Braves stadium will offer.
For Kennesaw students, the Atlanta Braves organization offers many
employment opportunities for students both part and full time. The new home
will not only allow the opportunity for students to find positions of
employment with the organization, but give students the opportunity to reach out
in the community as well.
The Atlanta Braves organization is more than just a baseball team;
they are committed to making a difference on and off the field. The Atlanta
Braves strive to make a difference in the community and to the fans that have
always supported them.
A Job with the Braves
Once opened, the new stadium will
need employment in all areas of the Braves organization. The Atlanta Braves
have given many current students and alumnae employment opportunities. Justice
Hogan is a KSU alumnae and current Braves employee. Justice has been working
with the Braves organization since 2009. He has had many job titles through the Braves
and has loved them all.
“Working for the Braves while still
in college would be a great opportunity for any Kennesaw student. I have met
some amazing people through the Braves all while working to reach my career
goals,” Hogan says.
The new stadium being closer to Kennesaw State will allow many students
the opportunity to apply with the Braves due to the ability to commute. The
Braves are always posting job opportunities through their web page, students
interested should be sure to check the Braves Job Opportunities on their
official site.
Atlanta Braves: Allowing Students to Give Back
The new home will not only allow the opportunity for students to
find positions of employment with the organization, but give students the opportunity
to reach out in the community as well. The Braves organization is fully
invested in community outreach, and with the new stadium just minutes from the
campus students can find it easier to become involved and give back through one
of their many programs.
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| Carlos Sanchez - KSU Alumnae - Photo Courtesy of Carlos Sanchez |
Carlos Sanchez, a KSU alumnae and former Atlanta Braves employee,
says The Atlanta Braves organization allowed me not only employment, but opportunities
to strive and grow during my time in school.
“I worked for The Atlanta Braves during the last three years of my
time at Kennesaw State. During these years the Atlanta Braves showed me not
only a home, but allowed me to make a difference in my community and to others.”
During his employment with the Atlanta Braves Carlos Sanchez was
able to be a part of many of the community outreach programs. Being Bi-lingual,
speaking both English and Spanish, Sanchez was able to help families and
children from all backgrounds.
The Atlanta Braves Foundation has provided support to other
organizations within the metro Atlanta area since its establishment in 1992.
Working to better the community and support the youth this foundation could not
be possible without the generosity of its volunteers. Having the stadium just
miles from Kennesaw State gives students the chance to become involved in
programs like these.
What Can You Do?
The Atlanta Braves are always
looking for volunteers.
