Keys to Career: DEI Professional Development Day
Join us for Keys to Career: DEI Professional Development Day on Saturday, October 5 in the Armstrong Student Center Pavilion to gain inside knowledge on navigating your career through the lens of identity and diverse perspectives. Learn how to strategically network with employers, leverage alumni connections, and build the cultural competencies needed to succeed in today’s global workforce. Note student registration for this event has closed.
Breakfast and My Experience Matters Student Showcase (10 – 11 a.m.)
During breakfast, our My Experience Matters Student Showcase will feature exemplary diverse talent who have engaged in experiential learning. These experiences include internships, research, study abroad, co-ops, apprenticeships, and volunteering.
This poster session is a great opportunity to engage with your peers who have taken the first steps to launching their careers while in college.
Sponsoring Student Organizations
- Arts and Science Multicultural Association (ASMA)
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Kappa Delta Chapter
- Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP)
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Breakout Sessions (11:10 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
- Searching for and Landing an Internship: Michael Chmielewski, Gallo, Sales Recruiting Manager
- Maximizing Your Internship Experience: Giade Ensley ’24, Wasserman, Client Services and Baseball Marketing and Ryann Richardson ’24, Proctor & Gamble, Brand Communications Manager
- Building a Diverse Network: Kiaya Carter ’14 and ’18, University of Cincinnati, Assistant Director of Inclusive Excellence
- Navigating Day One: Kristin Goins ’10, E.W. Scripps Company, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Lunch and Get in the Booth (1:10 – 2:30 p.m.)
At lunch, Akosua Boadi-Agyemang ’19, a 2022 18 of the Last 9 Honoree, will present Get in the Booth: Live Career Advice on Navigating Your First Steps.
Through this career conversation with the Senior Experiential Marketing Manager for Global Events at Microsoft HQ, you’ll discover how you can launch your career journey, no matter your major or class year.
Employer Networking (2:30 – 3 p.m.)
Build new professional relationships and have your resume reviewed over delicious desserts and refreshments. Participating employers include:
- Accenture
- Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
- E.W. Scripps Company
- Gallo
- Microsoft
- Procter & Gamble
- Wasserman