Planning your next career move?

Join us on December 2nd for Workforce Development Day, a free program designed to help you take your next step with confidence. Attendees will have access to:
 

• Resume and cover letter guidance
• Career and life design coaching
• Career transition support
• Financial planning insights
• Professional headshots
• Networking opportunities

 Registration is free, and parking is included for attendees who drive.

Highlighted Speakers

Launch Your Job Search

New Paths, New Possibilities

Understanding Change: Mindsets, Biases, and Opportunity

Building Your Money Bridge: Financial Planning for Career Transitions

Bring your resume and cover letter to this interactive session with Career Services. Participants will receive guidance on strengthening resumes and cover letters, navigating applicant tracking systems, and building effective networking strategies. The session will also introduce AI tools available to support the job search, including access to Costello AI, and cover career assessments. A professional headshot station will be available throughout the event from 12:00–4:00 p.m.

This session will help participants explore what it can look like to pursue opportunities beyond their degree path. Facilitators will be available at each table to guide attendees through a survey and reflection activity focused on interests, strengths, and career possibilities. Participants will begin developing a 30-60-90 day plan to explore something new or different, with progress to be revisited during a spring follow-up session. Career Services will also be available to support next steps.

In this session, Dr. Victoria Grady will introduce key principles of change theory commonly explored in her MBA coursework. Participants will examine how personal biases, assumptions, and mental models shape the way they interpret opportunities and respond to change. The session will connect these ideas to broader theories and perspectives on decision-making and adaptation, while offering practical takeaways and access to related readings. 

To provide helpful context for Dr. Grady’s session, participants are encouraged to watch this brief video in advance: The Backwards Brain Bicycle

This session focuses on practical financial strategies for navigating career transitions with greater confidence. Participants will explore ways to protect their finances at multiple levels, including building an emergency cushion, managing debt, making smart investment decisions, and planning for long-term financial stability. Through interactive worksheets and short lecture segments, attendees will gain practical tools for creating a more secure financial foundation during times of change.

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