Special Events
Spring 2023
Calendar of Events
Career Development Services hosts workshops and events throughout the semester to help students develop the skills needed to successfully secure internships, co-ops and career opportunities, and to be successful in the workplace.
Event list
- January
Career Preparedness Week
In partnership with the Industry & Government Cluster and Career Fair Sponsors
CDS Open House [In-person]
1/23 | 12p-2p Patton Building, Room 101
Meet the Cluster & Sponsors + Free Headshot photos
[In-person] (Professional Attire is Required for Photos)
1/24 | 11a-2p Ernest Knight Center, Reception Room
Shoot Your Shot, 30-Second Elevator Pitch Competition [Virtual]
Note: The deadline to sign up is Jan. 20, 2023 @ 11:59pm
1/25 | Round 1 : 12p-1:30p Zoom
1/25 | Round 2 (Finals): 3p-4p Zoom
(Finalists compete before a live, virtual audience)
Prizes: 1st-$500 | 2nd-$250 | 3rd-$150
Resume Writing Workshop [In-person]
1/25 | 4:45p-5:45p Ernest Knight Center, Reception Room
Resume Reviews + Mock Interviews
[Virtual & In-person]
1/26 | 11a-2p Zoom + Welcome Center, Conference Room
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Work-It Wednesday Workshop
LinkedIn: Create a Stand-Out Profile [Virtual]
2/8 | 4p-5p Zoom
Virtual Career Fair Preparation Panel Discussion
2/9 | 12:30p-1:30p Zoom
Career Week
Virtual Career Fair*
2/14 | 10a-2p Handshake
Resume Reviews [In-person]
2/15 | 11a-2p Ernest Knight Center, Reception Room
Speed Networking [In-person]
2/15 | 3p-5p Ernest Knight Center, Reception Room
Career Fair* [In-person]
2/16 | 10a-2p Student Health and Wellness Center, Gym
Interview Day* [In-person] (By Employer Invitation)
2/17 | 8a-3p Student Health and Wellness Center, Gym
Work-It Wednesday Workshop
Make Yourself More Marketable -Uncover Transferable Skills [Virtual]
2/22 | 4p-5p Zoom
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- April
YMTF - Youth Motivation Task Force Outreach Program
Classroom Presentations [Virtual + In-person]
4/3 | 8a-5p Campus Wide
Resume Reviews & Mock Interviews [Virtual + In-person]
4/3 | 2p-4p Zoom + Hugine Living & Learning Complex
Classroom Presentations [Virtual + In-person]
4/4 | 8a-11a Capus Wide
Mentoring Event [In-person]
4/4 | 5:30p-7p Hugine Living & Learning Complex
Work-It Wednesday Workshop [Virtual]
Make Money Moves: Negotiate Your Salary
4/5 | 4p-5p Zoom
Work-It Wednesday Workshop [Virtual]
Ask A Recruiter - Q&A
4/19 | 4p-5p Zoom
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- * Business Attire is Required
Fall 2022
Career Week
The goal of the event is to connect students/alumni with recruiters who are targeting their majors and interests. Students/alumni can participate in a virtual career fair. They can also attend events to make connections and get feedback on their resume prior to attending the in-person career fair.
Event List
- 10/4 Virtual Career Fair*
AAMU or a Plain Background is Required
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10am-2p
Handshake - 10/5 Resume Reviews**11am-2p
Ernest Knight Center, Reception RoomBack to Top - 10/5 Speed Networking**3p-5p
Ernest Knight Center, Reception RoomBack to Top - 10/6 In-Person Career Fair*10am-2p
Student Health and Wellness Center GymBack to Top -
10/7 Interview Day*
(By employer invitation only)
8am-3p
Student Health and Wellness Center GymBack to Top
Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
- The Home Depot
- Medtronics
Gold Sponsors
- Honda
- Macy's Inc.
Silver Sponsors
- American Cast Iron Pipe Company
- Dairy Farmers of America
- Ferguson
- Kohler
- Leidos
- Lockheed Martin
Bronze Sponsors
- ABS
- AvidXchange
- The Boeing Company
- Chime
- Citi
- Clayco
- Service Now
- Southern Company
- TikTok
- The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Fall 2022
Career
Preparedness
Week
Career Development Services hosts a variety of events to prepare students for Career Week. This includes an Open House, free headshots, the Elevator Pitch Competition, and resume writing workshops and critiques by employers. The goal is to help prepare students to prepare to confidently engage with recruiters.
Event list
- 9/12 CDS Open House12p-2p Ernest Knight Center, Reception RoomBack to Top
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9/13 Meet the Cluster & Sponsors + Free Graduation + Handshake
+ LinkedIn Headshots
(Professional attire from the waist up required)
11am-2p
Ernest Knight Center, Reception RoomBack to Top - 9/14 Shoot your Shot, 30-Second Elevator Pitch Competition Note: The deadline to sign up is Sept. 9th at 11:59pm Prizes: 1st: $500| 2nd $250| 3rd $150 (All pitches will be recorded. Winners' vidoes will be shared publicly, including on social media.)
- 9/14 Resume Writing Workshop4:30p-5:30p Ernest Knight Center, Reception RoomBack to Top
- 9/15 Resume Reviews + Mock Interviews11a-2p Zoom + Hugine Living & Learning ComplexBack to Top
Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
- The Home Depot
- Medtronics
Gold Sponsors
- Honda
- Macy's Inc.
Silver Sponsors
- American Cast Iron Pipe Company
- Dairy Farmers of America
- Ferguson
- Kohler
- Leidos
- Lockheed Martin
Bronze Sponsors
- ABS
- AvidXchange
- The Boeing Company
- Chime
- Citi
- Clayco
- ServiceNow
- Southern Company
- TikTok
- The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
