CBA Career Hub
Your Launchpad for Career Success!
The College of Business Administration Career Hub (CBACH) is here to help you make the most of your time at Cal Poly Pomona and prepare for what’s next.
At CBACH, you’ll find everything you need to connect with career coaches, faculty mentors, and employers who are excited to help you explore your goals, gain experience, and feel confident about your future.
We work closely with the Career Center to help you build career clarity and confidence through hands-on learning, reflection, and real-world opportunities.
In true Cal Poly Pomona become-by-doing style, we encourage you to start with the end in mind—treat every class project, leadership role, and campus experience as a step toward your dream career.
Our Career Development Plan and milestone-based Career Markers guide you along the way, helping you grow the skills, professionalism, and global mindset you’ll need to thrive after graduation.
At CBACH, we’re all about helping you become a confident, and career-ready leader who’s ready to make an impact—on campus, in your community, and beyond.
Specialized Career Programming at CBA Career Hub (CBACH)
The CBA Career Hub (CBACH) offers a robust lineup of specialized programming designed to prepare students for successful and meaningful careers. Through hands-on workshops, industry-focused speaker events, and leadership talks, CBACH helps students build career-ready skills, explore professional pathways, and connect classroom learning to real-world practice.
One of CBACH’s signature offerings is Behind the Business, a new career exploration series that gives students an inside look at some of the world’s most influential organizations—straight from the professionals who work there. Through interactive sessions with companies such as Apple and Google, students gain insight into organizational culture, core business functions, emerging technologies, and real-world applications. These conversations are designed to demystify how leading organizations operate, how business decisions are made, and how various career paths align with students’ interests and strengths. Below is the calendar of upcoming CBACH events, where students can explore and register for workshops, company talks, and career development opportunities.
Events Schedule
| Date | Time | Event | Speaker(s) | Venue | Brief Desciption |
| 02/11/2026 | 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM | Leadership Dialogue | Provost Terri Gomez Marilyn Davis, VP, People Operations, LA Dodgers | CBACH | A moderated discussion exploring the speakers’ leadership journeys, decision-making philosophies, and the role of family values in shaping professional success. |
| 02/24/2026 | 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM | Workshop - Develop Confidence To Win in the Job Market | Cecile Guerra | CBACH | |
| 02/26/2026 | 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM | Workshop – 10 Steps to Making Powerful First Impressions | Liliana Chan Ventura | CBACH | |
| 03/03/2026 | 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM | Workshop - Develop Confidence To Win in the Job Market | Cecile Guerra | CBACH | |
| 03/06/2026 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM | Company Visit - DuCommun | ON SITE | Curated corporate site visit offering direct engagement with senior leadership and operational teams. | |
| 03/10/2026 | 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM | Alumni Mentoring Minutes | 997-0035 CLA PASEO | Structured alumni engagement event featuring facilitated networking and speed mentoring. | |
| 03/12/2026 | 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM | Behind the Business – ServiceNow | CBACH | Career exploration series gives students a behind-the-scenes look at some of the world’s most influential organizations. | |
| 03/17/2026 | 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM | Ask Him/Her Anything (AMA) | Jay Garcia | CBACH | |
| 03/26/2026 | 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM | Behind the Business – Google | Austin West | CBACH | Career exploration series gives students a behind-the-scenes look at some of the world’s most influential organizations. |
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Meet our Team
Associate Dean for Student Success
Pia Gupta
Dr. Pia Gupta is the Associate Dean of Student Success in the College of Business Administration at Cal Poly Pomona. She leads initiatives that support student achievement and improve academic outcomes across the college. Her work focuses on creating student-centered strategies that empower students to excel academically and connect with strong career and economic opportunities.
Lead Career Coach
Beth Lee
Beth Lee is the Lead Career Coach for the College of Business Administration, connecting the Career Center and CBA Career Hub to help students become career-ready and confident. With experience in higher education and corporate roles, she offers real-world guidance and contributed to CPP’s Career Markers framework and Career Development Plan, supporting students in building strong careers.
