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ALPFA 2010 Regional Student Symposium: Your Future in Your Hands

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  • Apr 24, 2010 from 4:00am to 12:00pm
  • Location: Loyola University Chicago
  • Latest Activity: Feb 26, 2021

The 2010 Regional Student Symposiums will target 5 key cities this Spring – it will be coming to Chicago on Saturday, April 24. The event will bring together Latino students focused on business, accounting and finance for a day of insight, guidance, leadership skills and professional opportunities that will provide them an edge in today’s competitive job market. Through workshops and panel discussions, students will be exposed to the realities of job-searching and empowered to succeed in the face of today’s economic hardships. Afterwards, we will hold a Career Fair where students will have the opportunity to put their new skills to practice when meeting with prospective employers. Focus Areas: A. Internship preparedness Workshop Examples- • Building up your career: Learn how to enter the job market through internships • Value of internships: Think like a recruiter Discuss internships as stepping stone for career planning. Internships provide opportunities to experiment and pursue careers that match academic/personal interests; provide valuable work experience. Can also lead to college credit, resume building. B. Academic preparedness/knowledge Workshop Examples- • Interviewing Skills • Selling Yourself in Today’s Market • Building Power Connections • Marketing Yourself: Networking for Success What makes candidates stand out; how well is candidate able to leverage his/her soft and communication skills. C. Career development Workshop Examples- • Emerging Leaders: Building towards success • How to succeed as a young professional As an up and coming professional, learn how to maximize your experience in transitioning from college student to business professional. Agenda: 9:00-9:50 Registration/ Continental Breakfast 9:50-10:00 Official Welcome 10:00-11:00 Panel Discussion 11:00-11:10 Break 11:10 12:10 Workshops Track #1 12:15-1:15 Workshops Track #2 1:15-2:15 Lunch 2:30-4:15 Career Fair/Networking Loyola University Chicago- Water Tower Campus 1 East Pearson St. Chicago, Il. School of Business Administration (SBA)- Maguire Saturday – April 24, 2010 9am – 5pm
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