Chicago Trip
Career Road Trip: Chicago 2013
Thursday, April 11-Friday, April 12
The Career Engagement Center is excited to announce registration in now open for our Career Road Trip: Chicago 2013 program. With opportunities to meet, network and learn from industry professionals in publishing, consulting and non-profit management, as well as attend an exclusive student-alumni networking dinner downtown Chicago, don't miss this exciting (and free!) way to spend the year's final block break (and you'll still be back to campus by Friday evening).
This is an incredible opportunity to explore a variety of industries and learn more about one of this country's greatest employment markets (CHICAGO!) for young professionals and recent college graduates.
Itinerary
Thursday, April 11
8.30am: Depart Mt. Vernon, IA for Chicago, IL
12.30pm: Check-in at Hostelling International-Chicago/lunch
2.30pm: Attend HR consulting industry presentation and professional etiquette workshop at Jacobson Group
5.30pm: Attend student-alumni networking event at Poag Mahone's, downtown, Chicago
8.00pm: Free to explore the city
Friday, April 12
9.00am: Attend non-profit industry presentation and career panel at Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana
11.00am: Attend publishing industry panel and career discussion at McGraw-Hill
1.00pm: Lunch/Depart Chicago, IL for Mt. Vernon, IA
6.30pm (approx.): Arrive to campus
- Applications are due by Friday, March 29. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee you a place on the trip.
- All participants will be required to have an updated resume (please meet with both a Career Assistant and a member of our professional staff during block 7) submitted no later than Friday, April 5th.
- All participants will be required to attend a pre-departure meeting at 11.15am, Monday, April 8th in the Career Engagement Center.
- Overnight accommodation and meals will be provided for you on the trip.
Please contact Jason Napoli at jnapoli@cornellcollege.edu with any questions or comments.
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