{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"From College to the Ballpark: Building a Career Through Internships and Initiative","description":"If you\u2019re heading to college and wondering how to turn an interest into a career, Dawson Haag\u2019s story is one you won\u2019t want to miss. A sports management student at the University of Wisconsin\u2013La Crosse, Dawson shares how internships with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and the Minot Hot Tots gave him hands-on experience behind the scenes of baseball, from stadium operations to creating unforgettable fan experiences. He explains how networking, LinkedIn, Teamwork Online, and support from State Services for the Blind helped him land opportunities, succeed in college, and build confidence. Dawson also discusses accommodations, assistive technology, balancing internships with coursework, and the value of taking initiative\u2014including founding his university\u2019s Cornhole Club from scratch. Whether your dream is in sports or another field, this conversation is packed with practical advice, encouragement, and proof that sometimes the best opportunities are the ones you create yourself.   Links from this episode: Official Site of the Minot Hot Tots Teamwork Online Links of interests: The Spectacle Newsletter Youth Services at SSB To find out more about the services provided at State Services for the Blind, and what they can do for you, contact Shane DeSantis at shane.desantis@state.mn.us or call Shane at 651-385-5205.   Thanks for listening! Full Transcript   ","author_name":"Blind Abilities","author_url":"https:\/\/www.BlindAbilities.com","html":"