Career Development Week
November 12 - 15, 2019
The National Career Development Association (NCDA) promotes career development through its annual celebration of National Career Development Week each November.
Students and career development professionals celebrate this week all around the country with career related activities and events. Please join us for Kent State’s first celebration of National Career Development Week by attending events throughout the week that will provide you with resources, exploration of career possibilities, insights from professionals in your career field, and fun prizes including an iPad Mini giveaway! Register via Handshake for specific events (listed below with links) as some have limited space.
EVENT NAME |
DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
EVENT DESCRIPTION |
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Pop-Up Career Closet |
Tuesday, Nov 12 |
2 - 4 p.m. |
KeyBank Student Success Lounge, CUE |
The Career Closet is a resource to help Kent State students look and feel their best! The Career Closet provides donated, professional attire at no cost for all Kent State University students who need an appropriate outfit for an interview, career fair, or other professional event. Join us in the KeyBank Student Success Lounge inside of the CUE where you can try on outfits and take them with you! |
EVENT NAME |
DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
EVENT DESCRIPTION |
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Employer Panels & Networking: Communications and Media |
Wednesday, Nov 13 |
5 - 7 p.m. |
Kent Student Center, 3rd Floor |
Click Here to Register via Handshake Kent State Career Network is proud to bring a multitude of employers to campus for you to connect with! This employer panel & networking event will provide opportunities for you to connect with:
This employer panel/networking session will help you:
Employer panel will take place from 5 - 6 p.m. Networking session will take place from 6 - 7 p.m. |
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Employer Panels & Networking: Architecture, Construction, Visual and Performing Arts |
Wednesday, Nov 13 |
5 - 7 p.m. |
Kent Student Center, 3rd Floor |
Click Here to Register via Handshake Kent State Career Network is proud to bring a multitude of employers to campus for you to connect with! This employer panel & networking event will provide opportunities for you to connect with the following employers:
This employer panel/networking session will help you:
Employer panel will take place from 5:00 - 6:00 pm. Networking session will take place from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. |
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Employer Panels & Networking: Agriculture, Natural Resources, Sustainability, STEM |
Wednesday, Nov 13 |
5 - 7 p.m. |
Kent Student Center, 3rd Floor |
Click Here to Register via Handshake Kent State Career Network is proud to bring a multitude of employers to campus for you to connect with! This employer panel & networking event will provide opportunities for you to connect with:
This employer panel/networking session will help you:
Employer panel will take place from 5:00 - 6:00 pm. Networking session will take place from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. |
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Employer Panels & Networking: Human Services, Public Policy, Hospitality, Tourism, & Business |
Wednesday, Nov 13 |
5 - 7 p.m. |
Kent Student Center, 3rd Floor |
Click Here to Register via Handshake Kent State Career Network is proud to bring a multitude of employers to campus for you to connect with! This employer panel & networking event will provide opportunities for you to connect with the following employers:
This employer panel/networking session will help you:
Employer panel will take place from 5 - 6 pm. The networking session will take place from 6 - 7 pm. |
EVENT NAME |
DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
EVENT DESCRIPTION |
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From Crochet to Career |
Thursday, Nov 14 |
7 - 8 p.m. |
Eastway Lower Lounge |
From Crochet to Career is a fun way to learn about the top 8 skills that employers want from their employees, candidates, and recent graduates. Learn how to demonstrate these skills and transfer them on to your resume and cover letter while simultaneously learning how to crochet. No crochet experience or tools are necessary to participate in this workshop. |
“Flashternships” are micro-internships targeted toward freshmen and sophomores.
Students get to spend time shadowing a professional in the field of study or organization of their choice. Flashternships are designed to give you some insights into what kinds of opportunities are available within an organization, what day to day work looks like, and what the company culture is all about.
EVENT NAME |
DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
EVENT DESCRIPTION |
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Flashternship at Schneller, LLC |
Friday, Nov 15 |
9 a.m. - noon |
6019 Powder Mill Road, Kent, OH 44240 |
Click Here to Register via Handshake Students coming to Schneller will see B2B product design and development activities. They will get a glimpse into design for manufacturing, the importance of working with cross-functional teams in product design and hear some challenges that can be faced in different scenarios. They will learn the importance of understanding your customer base especially when you are working with Global Brands. If the event is full, please send an email to Michelle Adkins at madkin12@kent.edu to be put on a waitlist. |
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Flashternship at Kent State Student Media |
Friday, Nov 15 |
9 a.m. - noon |
205 Franklin Hall (on-campus) |
Click Here to Register via Handshake During this visit to Kent State Student Media, home to 10 independent student media groups, students will be engaged in hands-on activities to explore career options within Communications and Media. Learn about the overall operation of Student Media and see the morning TV2 newscast come together. Also featuring KentWired and The Kent Stater. If the event is full, please send an email to Michelle Adkins at madkin12@kent.edu to be put on a waitlist. |
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Flashternship at Kent State Office of Sustainability |
Friday, Nov 15 |
9 a.m. - noon |
Harbourt Hall (on-campus) |
Click Here to Register via Handshake During this visit to Kent State University's Office of Sustainability, students will be engaged in a sustainability tour of the University and discussion on implementing sustainability programs across the campus. Also, learn about the STARS rating system for campus buildings. If the event is full, please send an email to Michelle Adkins at madkin12@kent.edu to be put on a waitlist. |
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Flashternship at Smithers-Oasis |
Friday, Nov 15 |
9 a.m. - noon |
295 South Water Street, Suite 201, Kent, OH 44240 |
Click Here to Register via Handshake During this job shadow, students will be introduced to Smithers-Oasis as a company and rotate between three employees for one-on-one time throughout the morning. Students are encouraged to ask questions and get a feel for what is involved with the variety of accounting and marketing careers at Smithers-Oasis. If the event is full, please send an email to Michelle Adkins at madkin12@kent.edu to be put on a waitlist. |
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Flashternship at EnviroScience, Inc. |
Friday, Nov 15 |
9 a.m. - noon |
5070 Stow Road, Stow, OH 44224 |
Click Here to Register via Handshake Students will receive a real-life view of the ecological consulting business and the different career paths available in our industry. EnviroScience, Inc. will offer a brief history of the business, a tour of their facilities, and then an opportunity to shadow and meet different professionals in the business. If the event is full, please send an email to Michelle Adkins at madkin12@kent.edu to be put on a waitlist. |
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Flashternship at DS Architecture |
Friday, Nov 15 |
9 a.m. - noon |
315 Gougler Avenue, Kent, OH 44240 |
Click Here to Register via Handshake During this job shadow with DS Architecture, students will visit with multiple employees who have different team roles throughout the studio to learn about their day to day tasks and what it means to be a culture based design firm. You will learn about the following careers: CEO, Architect, Project Designer, Project Manager, Interior Designer, Studio Director, Marketing / Business Development, Director of Design. If the event is full, please send an email to Michelle Adkins at madkin12@kent.edu to be put on a waitlist. |
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Flashternship at City of Kent, City Manager's Office |
Friday, Nov 15 |
9 a.m. - noon |
301 South Depeyster Street Kent, OH 44240 |
Click Here to Register via Handshake During this visit to the City Manager's Office here in Kent, students will be engaged in hands-on activities to explore career options within public administration, public policy, and urban affairs. Students will also have the opportunity to interact and engage with city personnel. If the event is full, please send an email to Michelle Adkins at madkin12@kent.edu to be put on a waitlist. |
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Flashternship at Kent State Hotel & Conference Center |
Friday, Nov 15 |
9 a.m. - noon |
215 South Depeyster Street Kent, OH 44240 |
Click Here to Register via Handshake During this visit to the Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center, students will be engaged in hands-on activities to explore career options within Hospitality, Tourism, Business and Finance. Students will receive an overview of various departments throughout the hotel, with a focus on how each intersect to offer the best service to all guests. If the event is full, please send an email to Michelle Adkins at madkin12@kent.edu to be put on a waitlist. |