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Taking the Next Step

January 18, 2020 - Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

Registration is now open! Be sure to register before the deadline of January 15, 2020. 

Taking the Next Step is a full day, conference-style career exploration and networking event featuring College alumni that is open to all first-year students in the College. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore your post-graduation options as well as to meet and speak with alumni of the College.

This program includes:

  • Over 225 alumni representing 20 different industries providing insight into a variety of career paths
  • A diverse range of career-focused, alumni-led panels
  • A networking prep breakfast session with upperclass students 
  • Lunchtime roundtables for informal networking with alumni and fellow classmates

A variety of afternoon offerings, including:

  • Odyssey Workshop
  • Cover Letter Workshop 
  • Interviewing Skills Workshop
  • Career Resource Fair