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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”

*Candid Career Chats
Tuesday, April 6, 2020 to Monday, April 19, 2020
Career Chats are designed to provide the students with the virtual opportunity to meet alumni, recruiters and/or hiring professionals who will mentor and provide insights about hiring in the virtual era. Professionals will share their own career path, advice on the hiring process, and valuable industry insights that support student career exploration. Get your questions answers to: What has changed, what should students expect and how can you distinguish yourself to standout. Join these sessions if you are looking to chat with individuals who can help you access career opportunities and make you a candidate that employers want to hire. Visit www.HireSmith.net regularly to learn about and register for upcoming chats. 

*2021 Annual Forum – The Future of Everything – Hosted by The Center of Global Business
Tuesday, April 13, 2020 | 5:00pm to 6:00 pm | Online
Join the 3rd Annual Forum, a discussion with Mauro Guillén, author of “2030: How Today’s Biggest Trends Will Collide and Reshape the Future of Everything”. Mauro F. Guillén is one of the most original thinkers at the Wharton School, where he holds the Zandman Professorship in International Management and teaches in its flagship Advanced Management Program and many other courses for executives, MBAs, and undergraduates. He combines his training as a sociologist at Yale and as a business economist in his native Spain to methodically identify and quantify the most promising opportunities at the intersection of demographic, economic, and technological developments.

Come to the springtime event to hear about the global transformations that are underway and how to think about their impacts using “peripheral vision”.

VIP Socials: Virtual Career Networking – Sponsored by the Smith PTMBAA | 1 date left!
Monday, April 19, 2021 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Registration Deadline: April 14, 2021
The Part-time MBA Association is excited to host a Social Series focused on virtual career networking. Virtual tables will be set up by industry. You will have the opportunity to walk the room and visit tables for each of those industries. Additionally, during the last thirty minutes there will be 1-on-1 speed networking. This event is open to all Part-time MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA and Full-time MBA students.

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.

Community Service Event with a Wider Circle – Sponsored by the Smith PTMBAA
Thursday, April 15, 2021 | 4:30pm to 6:00pm
The Smith School will partner with A Wider Circle to hold an Elevator Pitch Workshop designed to help A Wider Circle participants practice their networking skills and personal branding pitch. As a Smith student, you will be paired with a participant from A Wider Circle, where you will use guiding questions (provided to you in advance) to help your participant craft and improve their elevator pitch, personal brand, and general networking skills. There will be a 20 minute group discussion and de-brief at the end.

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 

Deloitte Datathon – Hosted by Smith Analytics Consortium
Monday, April 19, 2021 | 6:15pm to 7:15pm | Online
The Smith Analytics Consortium is hosting the second annual Datathon, a 2-week data-focused competition. Teams of 3-5 students will have an opportunity to use their problem solving, analytics, and data visualization skills to build a market entry business case for a renewable energy company in Maryland. Join the core consulting series on March 29th  March 31st and April 1st   to hone the skills needed to succeed in the Datathon and meet team members. 

*Smith – Just in time Career Fair
Friday, April 23, 2021 | 11am to 3pm | Online
Save the date for this upcoming event and stay tuned for registration on www.HireSmith.net.

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.

Emerging Technology Industry Day
Wednesday, April 7, 2021 | 4:00pm to 5:30pm | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
If you interested in a Baltimore-area career in Emerging Technology, the Emerging Technology Industry Day is your chance to connect with industry leaders and like-minded students to explore job options, and learn from professionals who have launched their careers in the region. Emerging Technology in the context of this event includes Technology, Cybersecurity, and other emerging technologies.  

*April 2021 Book Club: Evolve or Die – Hosted by AMADC
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 | 12:00pm to 1:00 pm | Online
Fee: Free (Nonmembers – $10); Registration: Required
Join AMADC and author Tom Triumph of “Evolve or Die” to expand your creative and entrepreneurial mind and learn how to give the world everything you have got to offer. Whether you are at the top of the corporate pyramid or somewhere nearer the base, or an entrepreneur orchestrating a finite amount of time and resources, what matters is you are working to make a difference, and your work and what you do matters. Tom will join the session for the April 2021 Book Club discussion to share his thoughts and answer all the questions our group has.

Sustainability Industry Day
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 | 4:00pm to 5:30pm | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
Are you interested in a career in sustainability? The Baltimore region is teeming with opportunities in the field.  The Sustainability Industry Day is your chance to connect with industry leaders and like-minded students, explore job options, and learn from professionals who have launched their careers in the region. Sustainability is the context of this event and includes Agriculture, Energy, and other environmentally focused, eco-friendly industries.  

Big Ideas Night: Job Search
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 | 8:00pm | Online
Fee: Free (access to the panel conversation); Registration: Required 

The U.S. economy has 10 million fewer jobs than it did before the pandemic, according to a recent New York Times report. That’s put a devastating percentage of people out of work—and made the search for a great job even more urgent. The whole process from resume-writing, interviewing, and negotiating can be mystifying – even more so when you’re trying to find work you enjoy. Join the event for a special Big Ideas Night. There will be a break down the job search process that gives you actionable tips for grabbing the career you deserve—and how to succeed once you get there. The panel includes: Porter Braswell (Let Them See You), Katharine Brooks (What Color Is Your Parachute? Job-Hunter’s Workbook), Steve Dalton (The Job Closer), and Kirk Snyder (Finding Work You Love), in a panel discussion moderated by Antonio Neves (Stop Living on Autopilot).

There is also a $18 ticket that will include a copy of “What Color Is Your Parachute?”, Job-Hunter’s Workbook, and a 30-minute class with Katharine Brooks, in addition to free access to the panel conversation.

*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. 

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. 

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”

*Business Chemistry Workshop
Tuesday March 30, 2021 | 5:30pm to 7:00pm | Online
Registration deadline: March 28, 2021 at 11:59pm
Please join Deloitte for a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) virtual event on Business Chemistry, an interactive tool where students will learn to identify their own business chemistry along four different types, each characterized by a stable pattern of behaviors and preferences in the workplace.

VIP Socials: Virtual Career Networking – Sponsored by the Smith PTMBAA | 1 date left!
Monday, April 19, 2021 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Registration Deadline: April 14, 2021
The Part-time MBA Association is excited to host a Social Series focused on virtual career networking. Virtual tables will be set up by industry. You will have the opportunity to walk the room and visit tables for each of those industries. Additionally, during the last thirty minutes there will be 1-on-1 speed networking. This event is open to all Part-time MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA and Full-time MBA students.

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.

*Community Service Event with a Wider Circle – Sponsored by the Smith PTMBAA
Thursday, April 15, 2021 | 4:30pm to 6:00pm
The Smith School will partner with A Wider Circle to hold an Elevator Pitch Workshop designed to help A Wider Circle participants practice their networking skills and personal branding pitch. As a Smith student, you will be paired with a participant from A Wider Circle, where you will use guiding questions (provided to you in advance) to help your participant craft and improve their elevator pitch, personal brand, and general networking skills. There will be a 20 minute group discussion and de-brief at the end.

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 

*Deloitte Datathon – Hosted by Smith Analytics Consortium
Monday, April 19, 2021 | 6:15pm to 7:15pm | Online
The Smith Analytics Consortium is hosting the second annual Datathon, a 2-week data-focused competition. Teams of 3-5 students will have an opportunity to use their problem solving, analytics, and data visualization skills to build a market entry business case for a renewable energy company in Maryland. Join the core consulting series on March 29th  March 31st and April 1st   to hone the skills needed to succeed in the Datathon and meet team members. 

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.

*Emerging Technology Industry Day
Wednesday, April 7, 2021 | 4:00pm to 5:30pm | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
If you interested in a Baltimore-area career in Emerging Technology, the Emerging Technology Industry Day is your chance to connect with industry leaders and like-minded students to explore job options, and learn from professionals who have launched their careers in the region. Emerging Technology in the context of this event includes Technology, Cybersecurity, and other emerging technologies.  

*Sustainability Industry Day
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 | 4:00pm to 5:30pm | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
Are you interested in a career in sustainability? The Baltimore region is teeming with opportunities in the field.  The Sustainability Industry Day is your chance to connect with industry leaders and like-minded students, explore job options, and learn from professionals who have launched their careers in the region. Sustainability is the context of this event and includes Agriculture, Energy, and other environmentally focused, eco-friendly industries.  

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?

*Big Ideas Night: Job Search
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 | 8:00pm | Online
Fee: Free (access to the panel conversation); Registration: Required 

The U.S. economy has 10 million fewer jobs than it did before the pandemic, according to a recent New York Times report. That’s put a devastating percentage of people out of work—and made the search for a great job even more urgent. The whole process from resume-writing, interviewing, and negotiating can be mystifying – even more so when you’re trying to find work you enjoy. Join the event for a special Big Ideas Night. There will be a break down the job search process that gives you actionable tips for grabbing the career you deserve—and how to succeed once you get there. The panel includes: Porter Braswell (Let Them See You), Katharine Brooks (What Color Is Your Parachute? Job-Hunter’s Workbook), Steve Dalton (The Job Closer), and Kirk Snyder (Finding Work You Love), in a panel discussion moderated by Antonio Neves (Stop Living on Autopilot).

There is also a $18 ticket that will include a copy of “What Color Is Your Parachute?”, Job-Hunter’s Workbook, and a 30-minute class with Katharine Brooks, in addition to free access to the panel conversation.

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. 

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. 

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.  

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 3: Tuesday, March 09, 2021 | 3:00 pm  – 4:30pm | Online
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.

Sessions 3 & 4 will provide a platform for local business leaders to share their plans and successes in addressing systemic racism within their companies from hiring and promotion policies to procurement and more. 

*The Shatter Summit
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 | 3pm EST | Online
The Shatter Summit will be celebrating women who have shattered ceilings in Venture, Finance, Sports, E-Commerce, Tech, and more. Among the speakers will include: 

• Shelly Kapoor Collins, UMD alumna and Founder of the Shatter Fund
• Jennifer Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton
• Cara Golden, CEO of Hint Water
• Sheena Allen, CEO of Capway
• Audrey Irvine, Broadcast Journalist at CNN
• Stephanie Mehta, Editor-in-Chief of Fast Company
• Denise Woodard, CEO of Parktake Foods
• Julian Guthrie, Author of Alpha Girls and the Alpha Girls Institute

Please Register by this Sunday!

*Don’t Believe Everything You Think Hosted by American Marketing Association – Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 | 6:00 pm  – 7:30pm | Online
Fee: AMADC Student Members: $5, AMADC Members: $25, AMADC non-members: $5; Registration: Required
What we think matters. Our thinking and our feelings create a cascade of chemicals that either activate the innate healing systems in the body – or shut them down. We need to make an effort if we want to stay positive and optimistic. This program delivers strategies to change your reality by changing your thoughts. It will be interactive and include a Q&A with guest speaker – Certified Chief Happiness Officer – JoAnna Brandi. 

Entrepreneurship is key to unlocking economic recovery
Thursday, March 11th 2021 | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Online
Join a 60-minute discussion hosted by David Blair with question and answer afterwards for 20-30 minutes. The roundtable participants include Congressman David Trone, Co-founder Total Wines & More, and Talia Fox, CEO KUSI Global, Inc., with the host David Blair, Executive Chairman Accountable Health, Inc. This even welcomes all the Montgomery county business owners, interested stakeholders, and the amazing students.

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.

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”

*Smith Analytics Consortium: Alumni Lunch & Learn: Microsoft
Friday, March 5, 2021 | 12 – 1 pm | Online
The Smith Analytics Consortium is pleased to invite you to the Alumni Lunch and learn. The first Speaker is Chris Gardner who is the Director of Global Strategic Sourcing at Microsoft. He will discuss his career background, current responsibilities, how analytics is used in their position/department, and answer any questions from students. To learn more about his company and have some questions prepares beforehand, you may go to For additional details and to register, visit www.HireSmith.net

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)

UMD Alumni Association’s Career Week YouTube Playlist
Did you miss the UMD Alumni Association’s Career Week Event. Well you’re in luck! Check out the YouTube Playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzjt2DrXhh2pStsEf9S1pykGPnCNSU9xX

Diversity Equity Council Info Sessions
March 1, 2021 | 6:00pm | Online
March 4, 2021 | 6:00pm | Online
Working alongside Dr. Victor C. Mullins, Diversity Officer, and Dr. Jeanette Snider, Associate Director, the Diversity Equity Council is a collaborative effort between Undergraduate, Masters, MBAs, and PhD students. The Diversity Equity Council was formed in 2016 for the expressed purpose to promote leadership and diversity, represent the collective views of the student body, facilitate interaction within the community and large, and unite Smith so that we may thrive together, rather than struggle separately. 
The Diversity Equity Council is now recruiting for the Fall 2021 to Spring 2022 academic year. Join an info session on March 1st or March 4th for more information. 
Questions? Contact us at smithdiversity@umd.edu 

*A Virtual Conversation & Networking 
Thursday, March 4th, 2021 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Online
Women Inspire showcases Maryland Smith’s alumnae leaders excelling in business. This annual event will celebrate female empowerment that inspires attendees and challenges them to realize and reach their full potential. All are welcome to join for an enlightening, interactive discussion as the two honorees – Wendy Sanhai, PhD (Specialist Leader, Deloitte Consulting) and Ali von Paris (CEO and Founder, Route One Apparel) share their journey from Maryland Smith to the successful leadership positions they now hold. Smith faculty member Nicole Coomber will serve as moderator for this virtual conversation, which will be followed by a virtual networking session with the honorees.

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.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 & every first Wednesday of the month | 5:00 pm – 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: March 3rd, April 7th, May 5th, June 2nd. 

Entrepreneurship is key to unlocking economic recovery
Thursday, March 11th 2021 | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Online
Join a 60-minute discussion hosted by David Blair with question and answer afterwards for 20-30 minutes. The roundtable participants include Congressman David Trone, Co-founder Total Wines & More, and Talia Fox, CEO KUSI Global, Inc., with the host David Blair, Executive Chairman Accountable Health, Inc. This even welcomes all the Montgomery county business owners, interested stakeholders, and the amazing students.

*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.

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”

Virtual Alumni Career Panels – Marketing Function
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 | 12:00 pm – 1:00pm | Online
Interested in learning more about MBA careers in Marketing? Join OCS and a panel of alumni to learn about career paths and more! For additional details and to register, visit www.HireSmith.net.  Panelists include: 

• Aarti Benuitt, Digital Marketing Content Manager, AARP
• Anja Mitrovic,  Sr. Associate Brand Manager, Nesquik, Nestle 
• John Masaschi,  Sr. Marketing Analyst Baltimore Aircoil Co.   
• Jeanette Jordan, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Kapor Center

VIP Socials: Virtual Career Networking – Sponsored by the Smith PTMBAA | 3 separate dates!
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, February 22 from 5:00pm – 6:00pm (Deadline to register, February 17th)

• 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)

UMD Alumni Association’s Career Week YouTube Playlist
Did you miss the UMD Alumni Association’s Career Week Event. Well you’re in luck! Check out the YouTube Playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzjt2DrXhh2pStsEf9S1pykGPnCNSU9xX

*Diversity Equity Council Info Sessions
March 1, 2021 | 6:00pm | Online
March 4, 2021 | 6:00pm | Online
Working alongside Dr. Victor C. Mullins, Diversity Officer, and Dr. Jeanette Snider, Associate Director, the Diversity Equity Council is a collaborative effort between Undergraduate, Masters, MBAs, and PhD students. The Diversity Equity Council was formed in 2016 for the expressed purpose to promote leadership and diversity, represent the collective views of the student body, facilitate interaction within the community and large, and unite Smith so that we may thrive together, rather than struggle separately. 
The Diversity Equity Council is now recruiting for the Fall 2021 to Spring 2022 academic year. Join an info session on March 1st or March 4th for more information. 
Questions? Contact us at smithdiversity@umd.edu 

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.

*The Power of You Virtual Summit – Hosted by Positive Hire
February 21 to 26, 2021 | Online
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 | 3:00pm | Online
Fees: Free; Registration: Required.
The Power of You is the concept of developing your inner strength to climb the ladder to success in your career. According to the authors of “Women in the Workplace 2020”, “For every 100 men promoted to manager, only 85 women were promoted—and this gap was even larger for some women: only 58 Black women and 71 Latinas were promoted”. The Power of You is important because The Power of You is what breaks the barriers down for Black, Latina and Indigenous in STEM. It is what motivates a generation of other women to continue to bridge the gap between mid-management and C-Level positions. Register now to hear how these powerful women are using their Skills and expertise to direct the career trajectory of others. 

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: 

• Washington DC

• Baltimore

• Philadelphia

Global Conference 2021 – Hosted by Startup Grind – Washington D.C.
Tuesday – Thursday, February 23 – 25, 2021 | 9:00 am onwards
Fees: Varied prices as per audience, Registration: Required
Nothing can replace human interaction, but the power of online allows us to bring the education, access, opportunities and inspiration of Startup Grind’s Global Conference to startups around the world. The new virtual and choose-what-you-pay model makes this year’s event more accessible for startups globally than ever before. Join a panel of 8 guest speakers and 15,000 others for conversation and collaboration around tech, startups, and the future of innovation. Before purchasing a Full Access ticket, if you are a: student, startup, part of the media, or looking to secure a free scholarship ticket, check out the application process and find out the various perks (including ticket prices) for each group.

*AMADC + AAF DC: Community Forum on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 | 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm | Online
Fees: Free; Registration: Required
What is the marketing industry’s role now in cultivating supporting inclusion and fostering diversity as well as equity? Join AMADC and AAF DC to explore this important question during the first Community Forum of 2021 and celebrate Black History Month 2021. These forums bring together DC’s creative community for virtual conversations to discuss racial inequality and social justice and how our community can collectively take action to create change in our industries. The panel includes: Karen Maria Alston (CMO), Eric Winkfield (VP & Agency Lead for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, M. Booth), Sheila Brooks, Ph.D. (Founder, President and CEO of SRB Communications) and Gavriel Legynd (CEO, Visioneer IT). 

Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association Virtual Winter Career Fair
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 12pm to 3pm | Online

MIT 25TH European Career Fair – Virtual
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 8:00am to 3:00pm | Online
The mission of this annual recruiting event is to connect top-tier US students and young professionals with European companies, universities and non-profit organizations and to generally inform about career opportunities in Europe. This career fair is the largest of its kind in the United States with over 90 attending organizations and around 2500 registered candidates. Its candidates are students, working professionals and recent alumni from renowned American and European universities. The participating employers are diverse, ranging from multinational corporations to non-profit organizations in the research, technology, business and consulting sectors. 

“Career Therapy” Virtual Happy Hour – Hosted by AMADC
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Online
Fee: Free for AMADC student members, $25 for non-AMADC student members; Registration: Required
Are you having challenges with ‘Work from Home’ and life balance? Are you looking for that next great job fit, and we’re still in this pandemic? Join AMADC’s Women in Marketing for a “Career Therapy” Virtual Happy Hour and share your stories and support others in this marketer-friendly environment. Feel free to bring your favorite afternoon/after-work beverage and join for this therapeutic and fun event!

Webinar: Conversational AI & NLP Product Management – Hosted by Amazon Principal PM
Friday February 26, 2021 | 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
Join the informal chat to learn about what it is like to use conversational Artificial Intelligence for a company. It’ll cover the different ways they can be implemented within an organization and we’ll also touch on some of the misconceptions that come with using conversational AI. The 4  main takeaways of this webinar are: AI/NLP overview, flow of voice assistants, stage of building a model, and how to successfully manage machine learning products. The guest speaker is Gagan Aneja, current Principal Product Manager at Amazon Music, has over a decade of experience working on cloud computing and intelligent assistants like Siri & Alexa. 

*AMADC Open Office Hours – Hosted by American Marketing Association – Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 & every first Wednesday of the month | 5:00 pm – 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: March 3rd, April 7th, May 5th, June 2nd. 

*Entrepreneurship is key to unlocking economic recovery
Thursday, March 11th 2021 | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Online
Join a 60-minute discussion hosted by David Blair with question and answer afterwards for 20-30 minutes. The roundtable participants include Congressman David Trone, Co-founder Total Wines & More, and Talia Fox, CEO KUSI Global, Inc., with the host David Blair, Executive Chairman Accountable Health, Inc. This even welcomes all the Montgomery county business owners, interested stakeholders, and the amazing students.

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.

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”

*Electronic Arts (EA) Ask Me Anything!
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 | 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm | Online
Registration: Required (registration deadline at 12pm on Feb 17)
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with a recruiter from EA and to ask questions about their company, their hiring process, and more!  For additional details and to register, visit www.HireSmith.net. 

Virtual Alumni Career Panels | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST | Online
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

*VIP Socials: Virtual Career Networking – Sponsored by the Smith PTMBAA | 3 separate dates!
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, February 22 from 5:00pm – 6:00pm (Deadline to register, February 17th)

• 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)

PwC Power Hour – Answering all of your questions before the deadline
Thursday, February 18, 2021 | 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Online
Registration: Not required
Join the representatives from PwC and ask any questions about their roles before the impending application deadline. For additional details and to register, visit www.HireSmith.net.

*Global Equity Fund Information Session
Application Deadline: Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
Part-time MBA students who have completed the first-year core curriculum and are graduating in May 2022 or later are invited to apply for the Global Equity Fund (GEF). Once selected, the students are expected to make a year-long commitment, as this is a highly selective, 6-credit and one year-long course (3 credits – Fall and 3 credits – Spring). This course meets Tuesday evenings at the DC campus. Selection is based on analytical ability, knowledge of the capital market, and a passion for finance. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. If there are further questions, contact directly at GlobalEquityFund@rhsmith.umd.edu . To join the information session, visit https://umd.zoom.us/j/3526238436

*UMD Alumni Association’s Career Week YouTube Playlist
Did you miss the UMD Alumni Association’s Career Week Event. Well you’re in luck! Check out the YouTube Playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzjt2DrXhh2pStsEf9S1pykGPnCNSU9xX

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. 

*Rockstars Live: Creating your Brand
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 | 3:00pm | Online
Fees: Free; Registration: Required.
Rockstars Live on LinkedIn is geared towards students to help them transform their personal brand and begin telling their story. Join them to listen to the steps to help you create content and share your brand. The speakers of this event will be Jen Jortner Cassidy (Event Host Senior Customer, Success Manager Linkedin Learning) and Borja Jimena Tomas (Linkedin Champion, Sales and Branding Consultant, VMWare). 

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. 

Sports Industry Networking & Career Conference (SINC) VIRTUAL format 
February 18 to 19, 2021 | Online
Top executives in sports will share their knowledge on the latest areas of growth within the industry and what they look for in a potential job candidate. Hear from innovators, leaders, and disruptors in the industry and learn about the latest tools and trends in revenue management, ticket sales, retention, corporate partnerships, advertising, and branding. SINC offers attendees the chance to interview virtually for internships, full and part-time positions with the hottest companies, brands, and teams in sports today. Each year over 20 organizations interview registered conference attendees at SINC. 

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: 

• Washington DC

• Baltimore

• Philadelphia

Global Conference 2021 – Hosted by Startup Grind – Washington D.C.
Tuesday – Thursday, February 23 – 25, 2021 | 9:00 am onwards
Fees: Varied prices as per audience, Registration: Required
Nothing can replace human interaction, but the power of online allows us to bring the education, access, opportunities and inspiration of Startup Grind’s Global Conference to startups around the world. The new virtual and choose-what-you-pay model makes this year’s event more accessible for startups globally than ever before. Join a panel of 8 guest speakers and 15,000 others for conversation and collaboration around tech, startups, and the future of innovation. Before purchasing a Full Access ticket, if you are a: student, startup, part of the media, or looking to secure a free scholarship ticket, check out the application process and find out the various perks (including ticket prices) for each group.

Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association Virtual Winter Career Fair
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 12pm to 3pm | Online

MIT 25TH European Career Fair – Virtual 
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 8:00am to 3:00pm | Online
The mission of this annual recruiting event is to connect top-tier US students and young professionals with European companies, universities and non-profit organizations and to generally inform about career opportunities in Europe. This career fair is the largest of its kind in the United States with over 90 attending organizations and around 2500 registered candidates. Our candidates are students, working professionals and recent alumni from renowned American and European universities. Our participating employers are diverse, ranging from multinational corporations to non-profit organizations in the research, technology, business and consulting sectors.

*MIT 25TH European Career Fair – Virtual
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 8:00am to 3:00pm | Online
The mission of this annual recruiting event is to connect top-tier US students and young professionals with European companies, universities and non-profit organizations and to generally inform about career opportunities in Europe. This career fair is the largest of its kind in the United States with over 90 attending organizations and around 2500 registered candidates. Its candidates are students, working professionals and recent alumni from renowned American and European universities. The participating employers are diverse, ranging from multinational corporations to non-profit organizations in the research, technology, business and consulting sectors. 

*“Career Therapy” Virtual Happy Hour – Hosted by AMADC
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Online
Fee: Free for AMADC student members, $25 for non-AMADC student members; Registration: Required
Are you having challenges with ‘Work from Home’ and life balance? Are you looking for that next great job fit, and we’re still in this pandemic? Join AMADC’s Women in Marketing for a “Career Therapy” Virtual Happy Hour and share your stories and support others in this marketer-friendly environment. Feel free to bring your favorite afternoon/after-work beverage and join for this therapeutic and fun event!

Webinar: Conversational AI & NLP Product Management – Hosted by Amazon Principal PM
Friday February 26, 2021 | 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
Join the informal chat to learn about what it is like to use conversational Artificial Intelligence for a company. It’ll cover the different ways they can be implemented within an organization and we’ll also touch on some of the misconceptions that come with using conversational AI. The 4  main takeaways of this webinar are: AI/NLP overview, flow of voice assistants, stage of building a model, and how to successfully manage machine learning products. The guest speaker is Gagan Aneja, current Principal Product Manager at Amazon Music, has over a decade of experience working on cloud computing and intelligent assistants like Siri & Alexa. 

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.

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”

The Global Shakeout: Global Trends 2020-2025
Monday, February 8, 2021 | 5:00pm | Online
Join the Center for Global Business and academic director, Kislaya Prasad for a discussion with Erik Peterson on the five significant trends that will dramatically shape the global outlook and operating environment. The trends include embattled governments, a push to national self-sufficiency, stranded segments of society, a rise in food insecurity, and industry consolidations, mergers, and acquisitions.

Virtual Career Networking Nights | 5-7pm EST
Monday, February 8, 2021 to Thursday, February 11, 2021 | 5:00pm to 7:00pm EST
* Please note the date changes due to low registration numbers
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”

• Wednesday, 2/10 – Finance Industry & Professional Services Industry
• Thursday, 2/11 – Tech & Defense Industries, 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. 

*Global Equity Fund Information Session
Application Deadline: Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
Part-time MBA students who have completed the first-year core curriculum and are graduating in May 2022 or later are invited to apply for the Global Equity Fund (GEF). Once selected, the students are expected to make a year-long commitment, as this is a highly selective, 6-credit and one year-long course (3 credits – Fall and 3 credits – Spring). This course meets Tuesday evenings at the DC campus. Selection is based on analytical ability, knowledge of the capital market, and a passion for finance. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. If there are further questions, contact directly at GlobalEquityFund@rhsmith.umd.edu . To join the information session, visit https://umd.zoom.us/j/3526238436  

PwC Power Hour – Answering all of your questions before the deadline
Thursday, February 18, 2021 | 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Online
Registration: Not required
Join the representatives from PwC and ask any questions about their roles before the impending application deadline. For additional details and to register, visit www.HireSmith.net.

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

*Electronic Arts (EA) Ask Me Anything!
Wednesday, February 17 2021 | 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm | Online
Registration: Required (registration deadline at 12pm on Feb 17)
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with a recruiter from EA and to ask questions about their company, their hiring process, and more!  For additional details and to register, visit www.HireSmith.net. 

*KPMG Chesapeake/Federal BU Information Session
Friday, Februarh 12th 2021 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Online
Registration: Required  (registration deadline at 10 am on Feb 11)
Join KPMG for an information session about their local market which includes the McLean, Washington DC, and Baltimore offices!  For additional details and to register, visit www.HireSmith.net

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.

Amazon: Zero in on People and Planet
Tuesday, Feb 9, 2021 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm | Online
Join Amazon for a panel discussion with the Amazon Worldwide Returns, ReCommerce & Sustainability Team. Learn about the opportunities and technologies that power the way Amazon delivers. 

Panelists include: 

• Libby Johnson McKee – Director, WW Returns, ReCommerce & Sustainability 
• Becca Ipock – Senior Manager, Product Management 
• Bhushan Shah – Senior Manager, Product Management 
• Juan Echeverri – Senior Program Manager 
• Katy Newhouse – Sr. Manager, Product Management. 

National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Virtual Career Fair
Thursday, February 11, 2021 | 2:00pm to 5:00pm | Online
The focus of NAAAP’s Career Center is to foster an online community that connects Asian and minority professional talent with companies across the globe. The Career Center is free and open to all job seekers, regardless of race, ethnicity, and membership in NAAAP. There is an average of more than 3000 open positions  in the Career Center at any time. 

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. 

Sports Industry Networking & Career Conference (SINC) VIRTUAL format 
February 18 to 19, 2021 | Online
Top executives in sports will share their knowledge on the latest areas of growth within the industry and what they look for in a potential job candidate. Hear from innovators, leaders, and disruptors in the industry and learn about the latest tools and trends in revenue management, ticket sales, retention, corporate partnerships, advertising, and branding. SINC offers attendees the chance to interview virtually for internships, full and part-time positions with the hottest companies, brands, and teams in sports today. Each year over 20 organizations interview registered conference attendees at SINC. 

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: 

• Washington DC

• Baltimore

• Philadelphia

Global Conference 2021 – Hosted by Startup Grind – Washington D.C.
Tuesday – Thursday, February 23 – 25, 2021 | 9:00 am onwards
Fees: Varied prices as per audience, Registration: Required
Nothing can replace human interaction, but the power of online allows us to bring the education, access, opportunities and inspiration of Startup Grind’s Global Conference to startups around the world. The new virtual and choose-what-you-pay model makes this year’s event more accessible for startups globally than ever before. Join a panel of 8 guest speakers and 15,000 others for conversation and collaboration around tech, startups, and the future of innovation. Before purchasing a Full Access ticket, if you are a: student, startup, part of the media, or looking to secure a free scholarship ticket, check out the application process and find out the various perks (including ticket prices) for each group.

Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association Virtual Winter Career Fair
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 12pm to 3pm | Online

MIT 25TH European Career Fair – Virtual 
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 8:00am to 3:00pm | Online
The mission of this annual recruiting event is to connect top-tier US students and young professionals with European companies, universities and non-profit organizations and to generally inform about career opportunities in Europe. This career fair is the largest of its kind in the United States with over 90 attending organizations and around 2500 registered candidates. Our candidates are students, working professionals and recent alumni from renowned American and European universities. Our participating employers are diverse, ranging from multinational corporations to non-profit organizations in the research, technology, business and consulting sectors. 

Webinar: Conversational AI & NLP Product Management – Hosted by Amazon Principal PM
Friday February 26, 2021 | 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
Join the informal chat to learn about what it is like to use conversational Artificial Intelligence for a company. It’ll cover the different ways they can be implemented within an organization and we’ll also touch on some of the misconceptions that come with using conversational AI. The 4  main takeaways of this webinar are: AI/NLP overview, flow of voice assistants, stage of building a model, and how to successfully manage machine learning products. The guest speaker is Gagan Aneja, current Principal Product Manager at Amazon Music, has over a decade of experience working on cloud computing and intelligent assistants like Siri & Alexa.

*“Career Therapy” Virtual Happy Hour – Hosted by AMADC
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Online
Fee: Free for AMADC student members, $25 for non-AMADC student members; Registration: Required
Are you having challenges with ‘Work from Home’ and life balance? Are you looking for that next great job fit, and we’re still in this pandemic? Join AMADC’s Women in Marketing for a “Career Therapy” Virtual Happy Hour and share your stories and support others in this marketer-friendly environment. Feel free to bring your favorite afternoon/after-work beverage and join for this therapeutic and fun event!

*Women Lead: Becoming an Authentic Leader – Hosted by Forté
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
What does authentic leadership look like and how can developing this leadership style help women grow in their careers? Join Forté and three successful women alumnae: Samantha Barrera (Senior HR Manager), Denise Durgin (Founder and Executive Coach, Back Bay Leadership) and Brazita Warrick (Marketing Manager) at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business for a conversation about authentic leadership. This session will include:

• How each panelist’s professional path shaped her leadership style
• An exploration of what “authentic” leadership means
• Actionable insights on how to become a more authentic leader

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”

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 

*Global Equity Fund Information Session
Information Session: Saturday, February 6, 2021 | 2:00pm to 3:00pm EST
Application Deadline: Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
Part-time MBA students who have completed the first-year core curriculum and are graduating in May 2022 or later are invited to apply for the Global Equity Fund (GEF). Once selected, the students are expected to make a year-long commitment, as this is a highly selective, 6-credit and one year-long course (3 credits – Fall and 3 credits – Spring). This course meets Tuesday evenings at the DC campus. Selection is based on analytical ability, knowledge of the capital market, and a passion for finance. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. If there are further questions, contact directly at GlobalEquityFund@rhsmith.umd.edu . 

*The Global Shakeout: Global Trends 2020-2025
Monday, February 8, 2021 | 5:00pm | Online
Join the Center for Global Business and academic director, Kislaya Prasad for a discussion with Erik Peterson on the five significant trends that will dramatically shape the global outlook and operating environment. The trends include embattled governments, a push to national self-sufficiency, stranded segments of society, a rise in food insecurity, and industry consolidations, mergers, and acquisitions.

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.   

*PwC Power Hour – Answering all of your questions before the deadline
Thursday, February 18, 2021 | 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Online
Registration: Not required
Join the representatives from PwC and ask any questions about their roles before the impending application deadline. For additional details and to register, visit www.HireSmith.net.

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!

*Amazon: Zero in on People and Planet
Tuesday, Feb 9, 2021 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm | Online
Join Amazon for a panel discussion with the Amazon Worldwide Returns, ReCommerce & Sustainability Team. Learn about the opportunities and technologies that power the way Amazon delivers. 

Panelists include: 

• Libby Johnson McKee – Director, WW Returns, ReCommerce & Sustainability 
• Becca Ipock – Senior Manager, Product Management 
• Bhushan Shah – Senior Manager, Product Management 
• Juan Echeverri – Senior Program Manager 
• Katy Newhouse – Sr. Manager, Product Management. 

*National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Virtual Career Fair
Thursday, February 11, 2021 | 2:00pm to 5:00pm | Online
The focus of NAAAP’s Career Center is to foster an online community that connects Asian and minority professional talent with companies across the globe. The Career Center is free and open to all job seekers, regardless of race, ethnicity, and membership in NAAAP. There is an average of more than 3000 open positions  in the Career Center at any time. 

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. 

*Sports Industry Networking & Career Conference (SINC) VIRTUAL format 
February 18 to 19, 2021 | Online
Top executives in sports will share their knowledge on the latest areas of growth within the industry and what they look for in a potential job candidate. Hear from innovators, leaders, and disruptors in the industry and learn about the latest tools and trends in revenue management, ticket sales, retention, corporate partnerships, advertising, and branding. SINC offers attendees the chance to interview virtually for internships, full and part-time positions with the hottest companies, brands, and teams in sports today. Each year over 20 organizations interview registered conference attendees at SINC. 

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: 

• Washington DC

• Baltimore

• Philadelphia

*Global Conference 2021 – Hosted by Startup Grind – Washington D.C.
Tuesday – Thursday, February 23 – 25, 2021 | 9:00 am onwards
Fees: Varied prices as per audience, Registration: Required
Nothing can replace human interaction, but the power of online allows us to bring the education, access, opportunities and inspiration of Startup Grind’s Global Conference to startups around the world. The new virtual and choose-what-you-pay model makes this year’s event more accessible for startups globally than ever before. Join a panel of 8 guest speakers and 15,000 others for conversation and collaboration around tech, startups, and the future of innovation. Before purchasing a Full Access ticket, if you are a: student, startup, part of the media, or looking to secure a free scholarship ticket, check out the application process and find out the various perks (including ticket prices) for each group.

*Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association Virtual Winter Career Fair
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 12pm to 3pm | Online

*MIT 25TH European Career Fair – Virtual 
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 8:00am to 3:00pm | Online
The mission of this annual recruiting event is to connect top-tier US students and young professionals with European companies, universities and non-profit organizations and to generally inform about career opportunities in Europe. This career fair is the largest of its kind in the United States with over 90 attending organizations and around 2500 registered candidates. Our candidates are students, working professionals and recent alumni from renowned American and European universities. Our participating employers are diverse, ranging from multinational corporations to non-profit organizations in the research, technology, business and consulting sectors. 

*Webinar: Conversational AI & NLP Product Management – Hosted by Amazon Principal PM
Friday February 26, 2021 | 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
Join the informal chat to learn about what it is like to use conversational Artificial Intelligence for a company. It’ll cover the different ways they can be implemented within an organization and we’ll also touch on some of the misconceptions that come with using conversational AI. The 4  main takeaways of this webinar are: AI/NLP overview, flow of voice assistants, stage of building a model, and how to successfully manage machine learning products. The guest speaker is Gagan Aneja, current Principal Product Manager at Amazon Music, has over a decade of experience working on cloud computing and intelligent assistants like Siri & Alexa. 

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!

*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: 

• Washington DC

• Baltimore

• Philadelphia

*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.