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”
*UMD Alumni Association Career Week
Monday, January 25, 2021 to Thursday, January 29, 2021
Please join your Alumni Association for our inaugural Career Week, a virtual professional development and career enhancing series. These sessions will provide you with relevant, meaningful, professional development and career driven content while highlighting career resources. There is programming for everyone — across career sectors, levels, affinities, industries as well as by UMD schools and colleges.
Find a program (or two!) that fits your needs and helps you conquer, steer and advance your career with the Alumni Association.
*Be Fearless Webinar: Alphonse Kouagou Executive Director, World Bank Group
Wednesday, February 03, 2021 | 5:30pm to 6:30 pm | Online
Join Smith alum Alphonse Kouagou, Executive Director and board member at World Bank Group, in a discussion of his career trajectory and the opportunities and challenges of doing business in emerging markets. As an Executive Director, Alphonse is responsible for representing the needs of 23 African nations. He is an international development and finance professional with over 30 years of experience across several sectors. Prior to joining the World Bank, he spent 18 years at the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Join Alphonse for this interactive event. To register, visit www.HireSmith.net
*Virtual Career Networking Nights | 5-7pm EST
Monday, February 8, 2021 to Thursday, February 11, 2021 | 5:00pm to 7:00pm EST
Join OCS and connect with employers and fellow students to learn about organizations and opportunities within the industries below. For additional details and to register, visit www.HireSmith.net and click on “Events”
- Monday, 2/8 – Finance Industry
- Tuesday, 2/9 – Tech & Defense Industries
- Wednesday, 2/10 – Professional Services Industry
- Thursday, 2/11 – Retail, Logistics & Manufacturing Industries
*The Pitch Dingman Competition
Application Deadline (Track 1 & 2): February 12, 2021 at 11:59pm
Pitch Dingman Competition is the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship’s signature annual Shark Tank-style pitch competition, where the University of Maryland’s most talented student entrepreneurs have the opportunity to compete for seed funding and exclusive access to venture development resources.
The three tracks for Pitch Dingman Competition this year are as follows:
- Track 1: The David and Robyn Quattrone Venture Track – This track is targeted to students with scalable ventures that already have traction (revenue, users, investment and/or grants).
- Track 2: Main Street Track – This track is for small businesses with revenue and/or initial customers but not focused on scale.
- Track 3: Fearless Ideas Track – This track is for students who do not yet have a developed venture. This idea-style challenge asks students to improve/solve a specific problem through venture creation. This year’s challenge will be released soon.
The Pitch Dingman Competition semifinals will be held on April 16, 2021 and the final competition will be held May 4, 2021. This year, the Dingman Center is expanding the virtual competition by doubling the prize funding and adding three competition tracks for students to enter. Students from any college or major can now compete for $65,000 in non-dilutive startup funding. Learn more and apply now at go.umd.edu/pitchdingman.
*Virtual Alumni Career Panels | 12-1pm EST
Interested in learning more about MBA careers in Finance or Marketing? Join OCS and a panel of alumni from all over the country to learn about career paths in these areas and more! To register, visit www.HireSmith.net and click on ‘Events’.
- Wednesday, 2/17 – Finance Function
- Wednesday, 2/24 – Marketing Function
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.
*AMADC Open Office Hours – Hosted by American Marketing Association – Washington, D.C.
Every first Wednesday starting February 3rd, 2020 | 5:00-6:00 pm | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
Need a refresher of your great benefits and resources from AMA? Every first Wednesday of the month, AMADC hosts a virtual get-together for both members and non-members! You can get an overview of the member benefits, learn about volunteer opportunities and connect with fellow members. They will answer your questions about events, membership or anything else regarding AMA and AMADC. Upcoming Open Office Hour dates include: February 3rd, March 3rd, April 7th, May 5th, June 2nd.
*The Muse Career Conversations
Thursday, February 4, 2021 | 7pm EST | Online!
| Employees from Intel, Labcorp, and Spectrum will join The Muse for How to Find (and Land) a Job in Data & Analytics. The Muse CEO Kathryn Minshew will moderate the discussion, and you’ll hear directly from panelists about: |
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| Attend this session if you want to work in data and analytics and need advice on how to land an entry-level role—or if you’re just curious to learn more about this career path. There will be 30 minutes at the end of the conversation for live Q&A with the panelists. Submit your questions in advance when you register to save your spot. To register, visit |
*Bridge the Divide: How to Overcome Obstacles & Attract Customers – Hosted by AMADC
Thursday, February 18, 2021 | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Fees: Members – free; non-members $10; Registration: Required
Brands and consumers have never been farther apart. Brands are still trying to compete for eyeballs while consumers have access to infinite media from creators, streaming services, courses, esports, video games, fandoms. In this session full of actionable insights, you’ll learn how to stop competing for attention, reduce the distance between you and your audience and shape customer demand.
*Bizwomen Mentoring Monday 2021– Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia
- Washington DC: Monday, February 22, 2021 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Online
- Baltimore: Monday, February 22, 2021 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am | Online
- Philadelphia: Monday, February 22, 2021 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am | Online
Fees: Free; Registration: Required
Join the Washington Business Journal in a one-of-a-kind virtual event that brings together women and men in a casual, fast-paced coaching atmosphere. The event provides the opportunity to have coaching sessions and group discussions with 40 of the most influential women in the community. Everyone will have the chance to meet new people and gain new insights! The virtual coaching with the all-star cast of mentors will offer attendees career advice, professional tips and personal guidance. For additional information, and to register, visit:
*Conquer Your Career – General Management – Hosted by Forté Foundation
Thursday, January 28, 2021 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Online
Fees: Free; Registration: Required
If you are interested in a career in General Management, hear from a panel of three women MBA alumnae working in general management. They will lead an informative discussion about their career journeys. They will also offer advice, and answer viewer questions. This conversation focuses on Leadership Development Programs and is geared toward MBA and early career women. Join them to find out how they use their MBA degrees in the workplace and how they have overcome the challenges they have faced along the way.