This fall, 蓝莓视频 is expanding opportunities for students to build professional skills and prepare to take charge of their futures. Throughout September, the College鈥檚 Center for Entrepreneurship and Career Development (CECD) is offering a slate of events designed to equip Pioneers with the resources, skills, and confidence to thrive after graduation.
Led by Senior Director of Entrepreneurship & Career Development and Professor of Economics and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Jaqueline Khorassani, the CECD provides students with resources from skill-building opportunities, problem-solving competitions, and networking to mentorship, personalized career coaching, and experiential education. The September programs are part of the College鈥檚 ongoing commitment to preparing students for meaningful careers and lives of purpose.
鈥淎t Marietta, we don鈥檛 wait for opportunities to magically fall in our laps. We inspire students to create opportunities,鈥 Dr. Khorassani said. 鈥淭his September鈥檚 programs are about building the skills, mindset, and network that help Pioneers own their path from classroom to career.鈥
The series began on Thursday, Sept. 4 with 鈥淜ickstart Connections with CECD鈥, a networking event designed to connect Pioneers with peers and professionals. The remainder of the month includes workshops and labs that cover everything from r茅sum茅 and cover letter development to interview preparation and entrepreneurial problem-solving.
鈥淯nlock CECD,鈥 held on Wednesday, Sept. 10 introduced students to the wide range of resources and opportunities available through the Center.
鈥淩茅sum茅 Revamp with CECD鈥 will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 12:20鈥12:50 p.m. in Thomas Hall 327. The workshop will provide strategies for turning experience into an impactful r茅sum茅 that captures employers鈥 attention.
鈥淧ioBiz Workshop: From Problem to Solution鈥 will be held on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 7:30鈥8:30 p.m. in Thomas Hall 327. Participants will practice identifying challenges and developing innovative solutions as they prepare for this year鈥檚 PioBiz competition.
鈥淐over Letter Clinic with CECD鈥 will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 12:20鈥12:50 p.m. in Thomas Hall 327. This clinic will focus on supporting students as they develop compelling cover letters that highlight their strengths and goals.
鈥淛ob Search and Interview Prep Lab with CECD鈥 will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 30 from 12:20鈥12:50 p.m. in Thomas Hall 327. The lab will offer practical advice for navigating the job search process and developing essential interview skills.
鈥淓very session is intentionally practical and action-oriented: students are encouraged to bring a draft r茅sum茅, a problem they care about, or a question about internships, and they will leave with clear next steps,鈥 Khorassani said.
Located on the second floor of the Gilman Student Center, the CECD helps students transform their education and experience into real-world success. Students can learn more and register for the events at marietta.edu/center-entrepreneurship-career-development.