CCI Student Professional Development
CCI Professional Development activities are designed to help students gain confidence in communicating their experiences and skills to potential employers through workshops and events led by industry professionals and alums. Additionally, these programs are designed to help students build networking contacts as they seek opportunities. Those who participate indicate an increase in understanding about industry topics, the work of various roles, as well as a better understanding of how to apply transferable skills with their technical knowledge to achieve their goals.
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Upcoming Events
Workshops and Industry Visitors
Workshop and Networking with The Hartford
Tuesday, October 14, 11:30am-12:30pm, Woodward 335
Are you ready to kickstart your career in tech? Join us for a workshop and networking event hosted by The Hartford’s Technology & Operations organization, where we’re spotlighting our Early Career Programs. Why Attend? Get insights into how we help young professionals Learn, Grow, Network, and Build Opportunities; explore career paths in tech and data within the insurance industry and; connect with leaders and peers who are passionate about innovation and impact.
Open to Juniors and Seniors in CCI.
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The Hartford – Employer in the Foyer
Wednesday, October 15, 11am-2pm, Woodward Second Floor
The Hartford will host an engagement table Wednesday, October 15, 11 a.m.-2p.m. on the second floor of Woodward Hall. Students can drop by and learn more about the company as well as receive professional development-related feedback. No appointment necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
International Students Job Search Panel
Wednesday, October 15, 4pm-5pm, Woodward 135
Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring Charlotte alumni and career professionals who will share their insights and experiences around securing internships and full-time roles in the United States. We’ll also have an immigration attorney available to answer any work authorization questions.
The Eliassen Group – Employer in the Foyer
Wednesday, October 22, 11am-2pm, Woodward Second Floor
The Eliassen Group will host an engagement table Wednesday, October 22, 11 a.m.-2p.m. on the second floor of Woodward Hall. Students can drop by and learn more about the company as well as receive professional development-related feedback. No appointment necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
A Day in the Life of a Software Engineer
Wednesday, October 22, 4pm-5pm, Woodward 335
Ross Landgraf is former cybersecurity technical associate in TIAA’s early talent program, who recently final placed in his role as a information security engineer on the vulnerability management engineering team. Ross will speak to his experience as an early talent associate, his takeaways from the program, and speak to his final placement role & the transition from early talent to an FTE.
A Day in the Life of a Fraud Team Lead
Tuesday, October 23, 4pm-5pm, Woodward 335
Come and learn how from a Fraud Team Lead responsible for monitoring activity of financial products for suspected fraudulent activity to ensure client and company assets are safe from fraudsters.
Brooksource – Employer in the Foyer
Wednesday, October 29, 11am-2pm, Woodward Second Floor
Brooksource will host an engagement table Wednesday, October 29, 11 a.m.-2p.m. on the second floor of Woodward Hall. Students can drop by and learn more about the company as well as receive professional development-related feedback. No appointment necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
A Day in the Life of a Technical Consultant
Wednesday, October 29, 4pm-5pm, Woodward 335
Come learn about a day in the life of a technical consultant at Brooksource an IT and engineering services provider in Charlotte.
LinkedIn Learning
Know students who want to up their LinkedIn game? Coursera Career Academy can help! Students, faculty and staff can access the platform here.
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More CCI Professional Development events are listed in Niner Engage or view on the CCI Events Calendar.
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