Spring 2026 Professional Development Events
Prepare for life beyond college by developing the mindset and skills today’s employers—and changemakers—are looking for. From mock interviews and financial literacy workshops to innovation challenges and pitch competitions, these experiences are designed to sharpen your problem-solving, boost your adaptability, and set you apart in the job market. Explore what’s ahead and take the next step in your Landmark Experience.
Professional development events sponsored by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Career Development.
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| Feb. 4, 2026 12-12:50 p.m. | Life After Graduation Part One: Managing Debt Thomas 327 Qdoba lunch bags are provided | Get ahead of student loans with practical strategies that work. Brett Burns ’15 (CPA, CGFM)—Director of Assurance at Perry & Associates | |
| Feb. 11, 2026 12–12:50 p.m. | Life After Graduation Part Two: Budgeting Thomas 327 Qdoba lunch bags are provided | Make your money work for you after graduation. Brett Burns ’15 (CPA, CGFM)—Director of Assurance at Perry & Associates | |
| Feb. 18, 2026 12–12:50 p.m. | Life After Graduation Part Three: Employment Documents Thomas 327 Qdoba lunch bags are provided | Start your job confidently: understand taxes, benefits, and retirement forms. Caprice Hudson (SHRM-SCP)—Director of Human Resources at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ | |
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| March 3, 2026 7:15–8:15 p.m. | PioBiz Information Session: Round 2 Proof of Concept Thomas 327 | Get the inside scoop on Round 2: requirements, steps, and success tips. Dr. Jacqueline Khorassani & Professor Nick Kadima | |
| March 5, 2026 4-6 p.m. | Speed Mock Interviews Gathering Place | Short interviews. Big improvements. CECD Mentors | |
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| Apr. 2, 2026 7:15-8:15 p.m. | Job Talk Thomas 327 | Real stories. Real pivots. Real inspiration. Panelists from À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ: Aurora Held-Dodd, Instructor of Dance; Branden Chambers, Director of Annual Giving; and Jason Nulton, Director of Veteran and Military Services and Associate Director of Community Engagement | |
| Apr. 16, 2026 3-5 p.m. | Junior PioBiz: Problem/Solution Competition The Gathering Place | Cheer on high school teams tackling real problems. High school students | |
| Apr. 23, 2026 3-5 p.m. | PioBiz Competition Round 2: Proof of Concept | Support, be inspired, and vote for the most promising idea. | |
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| May 2, 2026 12:30-2 p.m. | End of the Year Award Ceremony and Networking | Awards, Networking, and a Qdoba Hot Bar (Yes, Really). | |