Upcoming Career Development Programs, Events, and Opportunities
The * denotes a new event / opportunity
All times listed are EST unless otherwise noted.
Please note that this is a partial list of events. To see a complete list of OCS events, please visit www.HireSmith.net and click on “Events”
*Pitch Dingman Competition 2021
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 | 4:00 – 6:15 pm
Pitch Dingman, the Dingman Center’s signature annual competition, provides the university’s most talented student entrepreneurs the opportunity to compete for seed funding and exclusive access to venture development resources. This year, the Dingman Center has expanded the competition by doubling the prize funding and adding three competition tracks for University of Maryland students to enter. Watch live with us on Hopin this year as the finalists pitch their businesses to a panel of expert judges for a chance to win over $70,000 in seed funding. During a break in the competition, attendees will be able to network with the student entrepreneurs at the virtual Founders Showcase.
*Candid Career Chats with Carlos Canales at NovuGen
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm | Online
Registration Deadline: April 26, 2021, 11:45 pm
Career Chats are designed to provide 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. Join this session 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.
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.
AMA Executive Roundtable – Hosted by AMADC
Thursday, April 29th, 2021 | 8:30 – 10 am | Online
Fee: $125 (members), $275 (non-members); Registration: Required
Successful leadership requires honest feedback and peer support. Join the AMA Executive Roundtable and enter a room of like-minded professionals dedicated to working together to provide solutions. Beginning in April, the AMA Executive Roundtable will host up to 10 participants in a monthly, 6-month commitment to building relationships and support. The roundtable will be facilitated by Kelly Nowlan, Product Communications Manager at T. Rowe Price, who will guide the group through mutually chosen topics designed to uncover practical, actionable solutions. Application for the Roundtable must be submitted by April 15, 2021.
Networking is a Journey – Hosted by AMADC
Thursday, April 29th, 2021 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Online
Fee: Free (members), $25 (non-members); Registration: Required
Networking is the key to meeting, engaging with, and leveraging ideal relationships in a reciprocal manner, and learning how to effectively network is a key skill that impacts every career. This tangible web of support will follow you throughout your career and into your personal lives. Join this event to understand the power of modern networking and how to make networking work for you. The special guest for this event is Stacy Wood, certified coach and founder of Through the Woods Consulting. The highlights of this event will be: understand the power of networking, plan to use your time wisely and discover how to network in the modern era.
What’s Next in Small Business Marketing – Hosted by AMADC
Thursday, May 06th 2021 | 4:00-5:15 pm | Online
Fee: Free (members), $25 (non-members); Registration: Required
Predictions for small business marketing in 2021 are mostly more of the same because of multiple uncertainties. The questions we all want answered now are how has marketing adapted to this uncertainty, what is working and what’s not and where do we go from here? The Washington Network Group and the AMADC created a panel of experts to discuss where we go from here. Join the panelist: Karen McFarlane (AMA NY President), Tim Young (Founder, Young Marketing Consultants), Deepika Kumar (CMO, CareJourney) and Aimee Stern (Chief Bravery Officer, Brave Now PR & Content).
*Be More Human: Lessons For World-Class Innovation & Creativity – Hosted by AMADC
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Online
Fee: Free – members, $10 – Non-Members; Registration: Required
Every company needs innovation and creativity to remain competitive, but building a culture of creativity and driving innovation doesn’t happen by accident, nor does it happen by magic. This talk provides lessons common to the best innovators, all of which are relevant to professionals engaged in marketing products and services. Join this informative session to learn:
- What NASA taught us about becoming a creative genius
- The importance of creativity
- The myths and folklore that impede our progress
- Best practices to improve creativity
*State of Innovation: Cloud Tech – Hosted By the Business Journals
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 | 11:00 am – 12:15 pm | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
Join the event to learn about the future of the cloud and how businesses can use next-gen cloud tech to transform their company, build more sustainable businesses, and add value. Cloud spending in the first quarter of 2020 tripled that of the previous year and 70% of companies using cloud said they had plans to increase spending. The global pandemic expedited the urgency to transform businesses digitally. DC Inno will speak with several prominent DC tech leaders who recently spearheaded a recent major adoption, deployment or transformation, and you will also hear from a handful of growth-stage DC companies that are developing cloud technologies to help businesses scale digitally. For additional information and to register, visit:
MBA Financial Services Fast Track Virtual Conference – Hosted by Forte Foundation
Thursday, May 20, 2021 – Friday, May 21, 2021 | All day event | Online | Application Deadline: April 29, 2021
Fee: Free (refundable $50); Registration: Required
At the virtual conference, you will explore endless financial career possibilities from investment and private wealth management to investment banking and portfolio management. Join the conference to learn how you can make an impact with your MBA, find your financial niche, and fast track your career in finance? The highlights of the events are:
- Get personalized introductions to employers, attend a virtual Career Expo, and build a community of like-minded peers.
- Gain early exposure to top financial firms before you hit campus in the fall.
- Learn what financial services entails and about industry opportunities.
- Hear from women leaders who will share tips for being successful in the challenging but rewarding world of financial services.
Leaders in Diversity 2021 – Hosted by Baltimore Business Journal
Thursday, June 10, 2021 | 3:30 – 4:30 pm | Online
Celebrate those who champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The BBJ is proud to celebrate our Leaders in Diversity Awards. The even highlights the honorees who were chosen for being champions of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The celebration will continue as the session will delve into the DEI space with a panel of local business leaders who can speak to what it means to implement inclusion for all.
Content Marketing World 2021 – Hosted by AMADC
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 to Friday, October 01, 2021 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fee: TBD; Registration: Required
If you are ready to grow your business and inspire your audience, join CMWorld and gain materials and knowledge you need to take a content marketing strategy back to your team. This event helps you with epic content marketing and as you network with some of the brightest in the business, building your team, systems and processes, and learning about innovations and opportunities in the industry. Attend 100 sessions, workshops, and industry forums presented by the leading brand marketers and experts from around the world. The event has an agenda covering every aspect of content marketing so you can customize your experience.
*Future of Manufacturing 2021
Thursday, July 8, 2021 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
The manufacturing industry continues to play a vital role in the growth of the local economy in Maryland and Greater Baltimore. The pandemic further accelerated changes in the industry while keeping the supply chains moving despite declines in demand. As the economic recovery continues, manufacturers are taking the lessons they’ve learned during the last year so they can withstand future disruption.
So, join the session to learn:
- How manufacturers adapted during the pandemic and what those changes will mean in a post-pandemic world.
- Why Maryland can continue to be a center for manufacturing innovation.
- With the emphasis in Maryland and abroad on addressing climate change, what manufacturers need to do hit sustainability targets.