Upcoming Career Exploration Events
Elevate: Defining Your Success
February 21, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m., Tompkins Cortland Community College Dryden Campus
Success means something different to everyone. Attend this workshop to learn more about defining your own version of success, living your values, and taking the next steps to elevate yourself in your career. Connect with resources in the region and find meaningful ways to connect with the careers that interest you most! Refreshments will be served. Open to students and the community.
Find Your Summer Internship/Experience
March 2, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m., Student Center Conference Room
We all know that experience is important in figuring out our career goals and getting a great job, but how do you actually FIND a meaningful summer internship, job, research opportunity, or other form of experience? Join us to learn how to better define your search, find great opportunities, and what you need to do to take that next step. A light lunch will be served. Open to students and the community.
Career Exploration Week: STEM Careers
March 6, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Forum
Learn about a variety of STEM careers from alumni/professionals at an interactive panel, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m., and explore the tabling area, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., to chat with regional employers from different industries/sectors that have STEM-related jobs. Find out more about the careers that interest you most and learn about new ones you never knew existed! A light lunch will be served. Open to students and the community.
Career Exploration Week: Business, Hospitality, and Law
March 7, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Forum
Learn about a variety of Business, Hospitality, and Law-related careers from alumni/professionals at an interactive panel, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m., and explore the tabling area, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., to chat with regional employers from different industries/sectors that have related jobs. Find out more about the careers that interest you most and learn about new ones you never knew existed! A light lunch will be served. Open to students and the community.
Career Exploration Week: Communications and Creative Arts
March 8, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Forum
Learn about a variety of Communications and Creative Arts-related careers from alumni/professionals at an interactive panel, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m., and explore the tabling area, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., to chat with artists, content creators, and regional employers from different industries/sectors that have related jobs. Find out more about the careers that interest you most and learn about new ones you never knew existed! A light lunch will be served. Open to students and the community.
Career Exploration Week: Health, Human Services, and Wellness
March 9, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Forum
Learn about a variety of Health, Human Services, and Wellness-related careers from alumni/professionals at an interactive panel, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m., and explore the tabling area, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., to chat with regional employers from different industries/sectors that have related jobs. Find out more about the careers that interest you most and learn about new ones you never knew existed! A light lunch will be served. Open to students and the community.
Career Exploration Week: Education and Childcare
March 10, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Forum
Learn about a variety of Education and Childcare-related careers from alumni/professionals at panels, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m., and explore the tabling area, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., to chat with regional employers that have related jobs. Find out more about the careers that interest you most and learn about new ones you never knew existed! A light lunch will be served. Open to students and the community.
Mocktail Hour: How to Chat with Employers at Events
March 14, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m., Student Center
How do I introduce myself to new people? What do I do if I’m trying to eat at an event and someone comes up to talk to me? What on Earth do I SAY to employers when I meet them? These are just some of the questions we’ll answer at this fun an interactive event! Mocktails and appetizers will be served. Open to students and the community.
Create/Update Your Resume
March 15, 12 – 1:15 p.m., Library Computer Lab
Never made a resume? Need to refresh the one you have? Stop by the computer lab to work on your resume in real time with advisors on site to support you every step of the way! Snacks will be served. Open to students and the community.
Ace the Interview
March 16, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m., Student Center Conference Room
Join us to learn important interview tips and put them into action in a fun speed-dating style interview game! Tell stories about your experiences and win great prizes. Snacks will be served. Open to students and the community.
Job and Internship Fair
March 22, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., BorgWarner Morse TEC Field House
Stop by to chat with reps from many local organizations to learn about summer/fall internships, part-/full-time jobs, and seasonal employment opportunities. At the Internship and Job Fair, you can learn about different careers by connecting with employers, grow your network, and apply for open positions. Come prepared in a crisp dress shirt/blouse and slacks/skirt, with printed copies of your resume (visit your county’s Workforce Career Center for assistance). Snacks and prizes at the door! Open to students and the community.