Upcoming Career Development Programs, Events, and Opportunities
The * denotes a new event / opportunity
All times listed are EST unless otherwise noted.
Please note that this is a partial list of events. To see a complete list of OCS events, please visit www.HireSmith.net and click on “Events”
*Deloitte Consulting & University of Maryland Annual Case Competition
Registration Open: March 10, 2021 until March 19, 2021 (EOD)
Join a case competition that will give you the opportunity to:
- Grapple with complex issues faced by Deloitte’s clients
- Build your network
- Compete for a chance to have dinner with Deloitte leadership
VIP Socials: Virtual Career Networking – Sponsored by the Smith PTMBAA | 2 dates left!
The Part-time MBA Association is excited to host a Social Series focused on virtual career networking. Tables will be set up in this virtual event in accordance with industry. You will have the opportunity to walk the room and visit tables for those industries. Additionally, during the last thirty minutes they will enable 1-on-1 speed networking. This event is open to all Part-time MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA and Full-time MBA students.
- Monday, March 22 from 5:00pm-6:00pm (Deadline to register, March 17th)
- Monday, April 19th from 5:00pm-6:00pm (Deadline to register, April 14th)
OneMain Financial’s MBA Leadership Path (MLP) Virtual Session
Wednesday, March 24th 2021 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm EDT | Online
Join the Employer Virtual Ask Me Anything Session to hear from Humberto Vital, Vice President/Director of Corporate Strategy and learn about OneMain Financial’s MBA Leadership Path (MLP) Full Time Program.
*AWS Public Sector Summit
Thursday, April 15, 2021 | 12:00pm – 5:00pm | Online
If you are interested in exploring ways to avoid common security mistakes and want to explore the latest in migration tools and services or learn how artificial intelligence is sparking innovation then join the AWS Public Sector Summit Online to hear real stories from Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers, and learn how the cloud is transforming how we work and live, and explore the latest from AWS.
*Maryland Global Consulting Program – Sponsored by the Smith Center for Global Business
Application Deadline: April 18, 2021 – Program dates, June 1, 2021 to August 12, 2021
Consult for a real company seeking solutions to an international business challenge while working on a team of 3 to 4 other MBA students. To apply, visit go.umd.edu/mdglobalconsulting21
Beyond Smith…
This section of #SmithHired contains a listing of career development and networking opportunities outside of Smith. Due to the fluid nature of events during Covid-19, we encourage you to check each event website prior to attending any event.
Racial Equity Leadership Series- Business Leader Forums – Hosted by Washington Business Journal
Session 4: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 | 12:00 pm – 2:30pm | Online
Fee for both Session 3 & 4: $50; Registration: Required
The Washington Business Journal invites you to a series of sessions aimed at uncovering the historic foundations of systemic racism, how that system is intertwined with the business community and what business leaders are doing to create a more equitable future. Hear from Howard Ross of Udarta Consulting LLC and Dr. Karyn Trader-Leigh of KTA Global Partners as they work to raise awareness of patterns of race in ourselves and in society, and to create opportunities for racial equity leadership, allyship, advocacy, and activism in our organizations and communities.
AMA in the PM: She-Suite Marketing Leadership Panel
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
The glass ceiling is ever-present for female executives. And now more than ever, the female workforce is facing an even greater sense of pressure with the pandemic, work-life balance, and the changing marketing landscape. Gain exclusive industry insights on everything from key marketing trends to effective ROI measurement to the latest audience connection strategies. The panelists will offer perspectives on what it takes to be a marketing leader and share their journeys to the C-Suite. This event will cover topics such as:
- Tactical and strategic tips from local marketing leaders in different sectors
- Real-world stories from top-level executives
- Professional and personal advice for those moving up the corporate ladder
- Leadership lessons from the best of the best
Conquer your Career – Entrepreneurship – Hosted by Forte Foundation
Thursday, March 18th 2021 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
If you are interested in becoming an entrepreneur, this is a great webinar to attend where three women MBA alumnae who are successful entrepreneurs reveal how they did it. Listen in as panelists discuss their career journeys as they share personal experiences, offer advice, and answer viewer questions. This discussion focuses on entrepreneurship and is geared toward MBA and early career women and will include topics such as:
- Find out how to leverage your MBA to create your own dream job.
- Discover what your perspective as a woman can bring to the table — and how to use it to your advantage.
- Learn what goes on in the day-to-day life of an entrepreneur, from creating business models to pitching investors.
*NET/WORK Job Fair
Thursday, March 18, 2021 | 12:00pm – 6:00pm | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
Explore hiring companies by visiting their virtual booth and chat live on video with hiring managers as exhibiting companies have a live conversation with the newsroom. Get matched to employers who have great fitting opportunities for you. This is a wonderful opportunity if you are looking for full-time work with a company that fits your skills & personality, seeking opportunities in Dev, Design, Engineering, UX, Programming, etc., you are a recent grad looking for an apprenticeship, or currently employed, but want to feel out future opportunities, or simply looking to network.
*Understanding the Business Cost of Systemic Racism – Baltimore Business Journal
Tuesday, March 30th 2021 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
Our national and local economies have lost trillions of potential dollars due to the disparate wealth gap between Black and white Americans. Join the BBJ and T. Rowe Price for a panel that discusses what can be done to position people of color to be equal contributors to our nation’s economy through education, business, and decision-making. The event will be moderated by Jerome Clark – Portfolio Manager – Multi-Asset (T. Rowe Price) with the panelist: Jasmine Brennan – VP and Sr Global Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Thibault Manekin – Partner Seawall, and Martha Ross – Senior Fellow – Metropolitan Policy Program. The discussion points of this events will be:
- What is the business impact of the widening wealth gap?
- How can we exponentially grow GDP by expanding opportunities for Black wealth creation?
- How do we change the narrative on systemic racism so that addressing it is seen as a tool for economic growth?
*Content Marketing World 2021 – Hosted by AMADC
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 to Friday, October 01, 2021 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fee: TBD; Registration: Required
If you are ready to grow your business and inspire your audience, join CMWorld and gain materials and knowledge you need to take a content marketing strategy back to your team. This event helps you with epic content marketing and as you network with some of the brightest in the business, building your team, systems and processes, and learning about innovations and opportunities in the industry. Attend 100 sessions, workshops, and industry forums presented by the leading brand marketers and experts from around the world. The event has an agenda covering every aspect of content marketing so you can customize your experience.