Career Development Conference

North Carolina A&T State University

University Industry Cluster (UIC) & The Office of Career Services (OCS)

March 28-29, 2008

“Invest in Your Success”

Friday                                                                                                                                                                                                  

5:00 – 5:45 p.m.                  Conference Registration                                                                                   Stallings Ballroom

6:00 -6:15                             Conference Opening                                                                                         Stallings Ballroom                                         

                                                Welcome

                                                Introduction of UIC Board, Members, OCS & Student Cluster                                

                                                Introduction of Panel Participants

                                                Opening Door Prize Drawing

6:15 – 7:30                           “From Backpack to Briefcase” Presentations from UIC Companies       Stallings Ballroom

                                                                (Adtran, Aramark, Cargill, Naval Undersea Warfare Center

                                                                Philip Morris and Vanguard)

7:30 – 8:15                           Closing Door Prize Drawing / Dining / Networking                                      Stallings Ballroom

Saturday                                                                                                                                                                                             

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.                  Conference Registration                                                                                   Stallings Ballroom

8:00 – 9:00                           Country-style Breakfast                                                                                   Stallings Ballroom

9:00 – 9:15                           Program Opening /Review Activities                                                            Stallings Ballroom

9:15 – 10:15                         Breakout Sessions: (Facilitated by UIC Representatives)

·         A Model for Leadership: Are You Ready to Lead ?                        Craig Hall Room 111

·         College vs. Corporate America: A Look at Adjusting Socially,

                Professionally, and Financially                                                   Craig Hall Room 112

·         Tips for a Successful Internship/Co-op Experience                         Craig Hall Room 133

·         Common Sense: Understanding Your $$                                           Craig Hall Room 134

10:15 – 10:30                      A.M. Refreshment Break                                                                                   Craig Hall Room 129/132

10:30 – 11:45                      Keynote Presentation (Keith Caver)                                                               Merrick Auditorium

12:00 – 1:30 p.m.                Lunch / Etiquette Presentation (Carolyn Mark, OCS)                                 Stallings Ballroom

1:45 – 2:45                           Breakout Sessions: (Facilitated by UIC Representatives)

·         Steps to Success in Performance Reviews: Understanding

                Your Personal Business Plan                                                      Craig Hall Room 111

·         Interviewing from the Employer’s Perspective                                 Craig Hall Room 112

·         Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone – Relocating Outside NC     Craig Hall Room 133

·         Building Your Personal Brand                                                             Craig Hall Room 134

2:45 – 3:00                           P.M. Refreshment Break                                                                                   Stallings Ballroom

3:00 – 4:00                           Networking Fair (All participating UIC Companies)                                     Stallings Lobby

4:15 – 5:15                           General Body Session (Keith Caver)                                                               Stallings Ballroom

5:15 – 5:45                           Closing Awards Ceremony                                                                                Stallings Ballroom

5:45 – 6:00                           Group Photos