Creative Career Day inspires Miami students
Nearly 200 students engage with creative professionals from across Ohio
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Creative Career Day at Miami University on March 2 brought nearly 200 aspiring creatives from across campus to Armstrong Student Center.
Creative Career Day inspires Miami students
Nearly 200 students engage with creative professionals from across Ohio
•
Published
Miami University students built meaningful connections with creative professionals, from CEOs and program directors to graphic designers and exhibition designers, at a recent Center for Career Exploration and Success event.
On March 2 in the Armstrong Student Center, nearly 200 aspiring creatives from a variety of majors attended the second annual Creative Career Day.
“This day was intentionally designed as a space to connect with some of the most talented and inspiring creatives across the state of Ohio,” said Madeleine Hood, the event lead from the Center for Career Exploration and Success. “Growth happens when you put yourself in rooms that stretch you.”
A panel discussion and variety of workshops involved 22 professionals stretching from Fifth Third Bank to the Shakespeare Theatre Association. The event ended with a 90-minute networking session, where students explored creative industry opportunities followed up with employers from the panel and training sessions.
“We invited professionals from a wide variety of fields, including nonprofit organizations, corporate entities, and museums,” Hood said. “This range showcased to our students that creativity is not limited to one field or sector. It belongs in so many spaces.”
Some of the attending professionals included Lynette Shy, a CEO at Confluence Art Solutions, Bridget Kohlman, a senior graphic designer at Rumpke Waste and Recycling, and Ashton Hoffman, a product designer at Kroger.
“All of our professionals were so engaging with our students,” said Katie Bowling, a career advisor who works primarily with students in the College of Education, Health, and Society. “Our students came prepared and had great conversations with them about everything from how to turn an internship into a career to how to file taxes as a freelancer.”
Visiting employers were also able to engage in campus tours, highlighting the McVey Data Science Building, over the course of the day.
The Center for Career Exploration and Success offers Miami students a range of programs and events, including networking opportunities with employers and alumni, professional development workshops, and career exploration activities. Visit its Programs and Events page to learn more about future offerings.
On March 2 in the Armstrong Student Center, nearly 200 aspiring creatives from a variety of majors attended the second annual Creative Career Day.
“This day was intentionally designed as a space to connect with some of the most talented and inspiring creatives across the state of Ohio,” said Madeleine Hood, the event lead from the Center for Career Exploration and Success. “Growth happens when you put yourself in rooms that stretch you.”
A panel discussion and variety of workshops involved 22 professionals stretching from Fifth Third Bank to the Shakespeare Theatre Association. The event ended with a 90-minute networking session, where students explored creative industry opportunities followed up with employers from the panel and training sessions.
“We invited professionals from a wide variety of fields, including nonprofit organizations, corporate entities, and museums,” Hood said. “This range showcased to our students that creativity is not limited to one field or sector. It belongs in so many spaces.”
Some of the attending professionals included Lynette Shy, a CEO at Confluence Art Solutions, Bridget Kohlman, a senior graphic designer at Rumpke Waste and Recycling, and Ashton Hoffman, a product designer at Kroger.
“All of our professionals were so engaging with our students,” said Katie Bowling, a career advisor who works primarily with students in the College of Education, Health, and Society. “Our students came prepared and had great conversations with them about everything from how to turn an internship into a career to how to file taxes as a freelancer.”
Visiting employers were also able to engage in campus tours, highlighting the McVey Data Science Building, over the course of the day.
The Center for Career Exploration and Success offers Miami students a range of programs and events, including networking opportunities with employers and alumni, professional development workshops, and career exploration activities. Visit its Programs and Events page to learn more about future offerings.
Established in 1809, Miami University is located in Oxford, Ohio, with regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, a learning center in West Chester, and a European study center in Luxembourg.