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”
Pitch Dingman Competition 2021
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 | 4:00 – 6:15 pm
Pitch Dingman, the Dingman Center’s signature annual competition, provides the university’s most talented student entrepreneurs the opportunity to compete for seed funding and exclusive access to venture development resources. This year, the Dingman Center has expanded the competition by doubling the prize funding and adding three competition tracks for University of Maryland students to enter. Watch live with us on Hopin this year as the finalists pitch their businesses to a panel of expert judges for a chance to win over $70,000 in seed funding. During a break in the competition, attendees will be able to network with the student entrepreneurs at the virtual Founders Showcase.
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.
*2021 Crack the Case Spring Webinars with David Ohrvall (all times CDT)
6 different webinars | 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
The 5 webinars below provide insights to help you succeed in your upcoming interviews. Each session will be under an hour with a round of Questions and Answers at the end. The topics and dates are as follows:
- May 5, Wed, 7:30-8:30 PM, Success Secrets: What Interview Stars Get Right
- May 12, Wed, 7:30-8:30 PM, The Perfect Fit: Winning Behavioral Interviews
- May 19, Wed, 7:30-8:30 PM, Structuring: Your Secret to Interview and Career Success
- May 26, Wed, 7:30-8:30 PM, Analysis to Answers: How to Find More Insights in Your Cases
- June 2, Wed, 7:30-8:30 PM, Summer Strategies: Be Interview Ready by August
What’s Next in Small Business Marketing – Hosted by AMADC
Thursday, May 06th 2021 | 4:00-5:15 pm | Online
Fee: Free (members), $25 (non-members); Registration: Required
Predictions for small business marketing in 2021 are mostly more of the same because of multiple uncertainties. The questions we all want answered now are how has marketing adapted to this uncertainty, what is working and what’s not and where do we go from here? The Washington Network Group and the AMADC created a panel of experts to discuss where we go from here. Join the panelist: Karen McFarlane (AMA NY President), Tim Young (Founder, Young Marketing Consultants), Deepika Kumar (CMO, CareJourney) and Aimee Stern (Chief Bravery Officer, Brave Now PR & Content).
Be More Human: Lessons For World-Class Innovation & Creativity – Hosted by AMADC
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Online
Fee: Free – members, $10 – Non-Members; Registration: Required
Every company needs innovation and creativity to remain competitive, but building a culture of creativity and driving innovation doesn’t happen by accident, nor does it happen by magic. This talk provides lessons common to the best innovators, all of which are relevant to professionals engaged in marketing products and services. Join this informative session to learn:
- What NASA taught us about becoming a creative genius
- The importance of creativity
- The myths and folklore that impede our progress
- Best practices to improve creativity
State of Innovation: Cloud Tech – Hosted By the Business Journals
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 | 11:00 am – 12:15 pm | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
Join the event to learn about the future of the cloud and how businesses can use next-gen cloud tech to transform their company, build more sustainable businesses, and add value. Cloud spending in the first quarter of 2020 tripled that of the previous year and 70% of companies using cloud said they had plans to increase spending. The global pandemic expedited the urgency to transform businesses digitally. DC Inno will speak with several prominent DC tech leaders who recently spearheaded a recent major adoption, deployment or transformation, and you will also hear from a handful of growth-stage DC companies that are developing cloud technologies to help businesses scale digitally. For additional information and to register, visit:
MBA Financial Services Fast Track Virtual Conference – Hosted by Forte Foundation
Thursday, May 20, 2021 – Friday, May 21, 2021 | All day event | Online | Application Deadline: April 29, 2021
Fee: Free (refundable $50); Registration: Required
At the virtual conference, you will explore endless financial career possibilities from investment and private wealth management to investment banking and portfolio management. Join the conference to learn how you can make an impact with your MBA, find your financial niche, and fast track your career in finance? The highlights of the events are:
- Get personalized introductions to employers, attend a virtual Career Expo, and build a community of like-minded peers.
- Gain early exposure to top financial firms before you hit campus in the fall.
- Learn what financial services entails and about industry opportunities.
- Hear from women leaders who will share tips for being successful in the challenging but rewarding world of financial services.
Leaders in Diversity 2021 – Hosted by Baltimore Business Journal
Thursday, June 10, 2021 | 3:30 – 4:30 pm | Online
Celebrate those who champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The BBJ is proud to celebrate our Leaders in Diversity Awards. The even highlights the honorees who were chosen for being champions of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The celebration will continue as the session will delve into the DEI space with a panel of local business leaders who can speak to what it means to implement inclusion for all.
*B’more BOLD Conference for Entrepreneurs & Innovators – Hostel by Business Journal – Baltimore
Friday, June 11, 2021 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm | Online
Fee: ($49 or $99); Registration: Required: Register by May 1 – $49. After May 1, $99.
As an entrepreneur and business leader, this is no time to sit back and wait for what might come next. This is the time to be more bold – B’more BOLD. Topics at B’more BOLD include digital marketing, crowdsourcing, employee development, financial management, scenario planning and more. This is the perfect opportunity to get the inspiration and practical guidance you need whether you are a business owner, entrepreneur, CEO, President, VP, Director, C-suite leader, manager, investor or start-up. Keynote Speaker, Former Baltimore Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome, will share his playbook for building a winning team that you can apply in your business. The event will also have Baltimore area’s most innovative business minds including:
- Economist – Anirban Basu
- Digital Branding & Storyteller – Robert Kennedy III
- Pitch Coaches – Keith and Rebecca Klein Scott
- Business Mentor – LaTanya Eggleston
- Marketing Expert – Frank Van Vliet
- Buy/Sell Broker – Will Ferguson
- Start-up Expert – Carlene Cassidy
- Entrepreneur – Dennis Sullivan and
- Kwame Kuadey – featured on ABC’s “Shark Tank”
- and many others who will share their secrets to help you thrive in 2021.
*Forté MBA Women’s Leadership Conference – Hosted by Forte Foundation
Friday June 18 – Saturday June 19, 2021 2021 | All day event | Online
Fee: $90-120, (save $25 if registered by May 14, 2021);
Registration: Required | Regular Registration – May 14, 2021; Late Registration Deadline: May 28, 2021
Competition is fierce, so you should be, too. So, get a head start and meet hundreds of like-minded women MBA students at this two-day virtual conference and learn how to make the most use of your MBA. Learn from highly successful business leaders how to develop stand-out skills and project an authentic leadership style while building a powerful network of impressive colleagues. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore career paths, connect with recruiters and mentors, and hear from today’s most influential businesswomen. The conference highlights include:
- Connecting with today’s power players
- Jump-starting your career
- Sharpening your leadership skills
- Multiplying your network
- Online access now — and later
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.
Future of Manufacturing 2021
Thursday, July 8, 2021 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
The manufacturing industry continues to play a vital role in the growth of the local economy in Maryland and Greater Baltimore. The pandemic further accelerated changes in the industry while keeping the supply chains moving despite declines in demand. As the economic recovery continues, manufacturers are taking the lessons they’ve learned during the last year so they can withstand future disruption.
So, join the session to learn:
- How manufacturers adapted during the pandemic and what those changes will mean in a post-pandemic world.
- Why Maryland can continue to be a center for manufacturing innovation.
- With the emphasis in Maryland and abroad on addressing climate change, what manufacturers need to do hit sustainability targets.