
Sharif Bennett
Client Representative, IBM
SCIP Class of 1999

Sharif is from Nyack, NY and since being a part of SCIP has lived in Chicago, Virginia, California, Egypt, the Philadelphia region, and now Atlanta. After completing his MBA full-time in 2015, he joined IBM as a Client Representative. In this role he helps coordinate the sale of IBM software, hardware, and services to his client.

College and MBA SCIP Membership
Why Join SCIP?
Through corporate mentorship, leadership development, and internship opportunities, SCIP members are able to best prepare for the corporate world, obtain employment post-college, and thrive in their careers. Throughout the year, SCIP holds a number of exclusive business conferences, professional trainings as well as a college & career expositions. Corporate partners, many of which are Fortune 500 companies (J.P Morgan Chase & Co., Credit Suisse, Microsoft, BNY Mellon, BlackRock, etc.), attend to cultivate and recruit prospective employees. SCIP is valuable whether you're just starting off in High School or pursuing an MBA, SCIP's there for you each step of the way!
Membership has its privileges!
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Exclusive networking opportunities with Executives and HR recruiters.
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Preferred access to local, regional, and national events.
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Priority placement for internships, management training programs, and jobs.
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Discounted membership rates for event registration.
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Participate in SCIP’s new Signature Road Map to Success Series.
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Become a SCIP Ambassador at your school (if interested, email Monica@SCIPDreams.org with the subject line SCIP Ambassador).

College SCIP (C-SCIP) Impact
Approximately 5,430 students have participated in C-SCIP Programs, in which a majority have obtained direct career opportunities in industries such as:
• Industrial
• Medical
• Educational
• Marketing & Communications
• Government
• Accounting / Operations
• Finance
• Law
• STEM
• Insurance

Membership
As a member you will have access to SCIP's exclusive Annual events:
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Annual Regional Business Summit & Career Expositions (Fall/Winter)
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Annual “Owning Your Brilliance” STEM Summit & College Exposition (Fall/Spring)
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Annual Executive Summer Leadership Program
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Annual Fellows Leadership Program (Fall)
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Annual Young Women’s Diversity Forum (Fall)
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Annual National Business Conference (Fall)
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“Road Map to Success Series”Workshops (Year Long)
Examples: Resume Writing & Job Interviewing Preparation