Workforce Wednesdays

workforce wednesday

Sponsored by the Vocation & Career Services, the Workforce WednesdaySeries is an opportunity for students to discover the different paths they can take within different fields, and to meet a variety of companies that involve work in diverse areas.

Employer representatives will be informing students about their career journeys, their organizations, and different types of employment opportunities available. Students will also have the chance to ask questions during the Q&A.

This is your chance to discover how you can fit your interests and major into real-world industries and begin charting the direction of your future career.

This series will be hosted on campus and in person in the Simms Rooms of the Gordy Center in a lunch-n-learn style, so bring your lunch and learn about career opportunities in these exciting industries.

 

Workforce Wednesday Series – Spring 2024

 

Topic

Date/Time/Location

Description

Healthcare

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

12:00-1:30 PM

Gordy Center, Simms Room

 

Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing industries today, featuring many different positions with unique educational requirements; while science careers span multiple disciplines, including life sciences and social sciences. Other areas of study such as business, marketing, and management also play a key role. Learn about these wonderful career opportunities and pathways.

 

Entrepreneurship and Sales

Wednesday, February 21, 2023

12:00-1:30 PM

Gordy Center, Simms Room

 

This session introduces key issues in entrepreneurship for those looking to start a business on their own or launching a career in professional sales. What does it take to build and grow a business from scratch? What are the most important sales skills for those entering the world of professional sales? What personal characteristics are shared by successful entrepreneurs and salespersons? What types of resources are available to budding entrepreneurs and salespersons, and where can you find them? Learners will have the answers to those questions and others that are essential to the success of their businesses.

 

Fitness, Recreation, Sports and Wellness

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

12:00-1:30 PM

Gordy Center, Simms Room

 

Turn your passion into a career. A sport studies degree and experience in athletics are a great start for a career in the sports, fitness and recreation industry, but you'll also gain valuable business and management skills which can be used in many jobs. Learn from a panel of experts as they discuss their career journeys and about exciting opportunities that you can explore.

 

Contact

Office of Vocation and Career Services
Hasty Student Life Center
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
career-services@reinhardt.edu
770.720.5548