The Rankin College of Business Backpack to Briefcase program is one more way that we work to ensure our students are ready for career success.
A series of workshops aimed at giving every student the necessary tools for landing an internship or that first career position will be offered in the fall.
In the spring, workshops will be geared toward graduating seniors, providing them with helpful information as they transition into their career.
Each Friday from 8/14 – 11/13 we will have speakers and workshops on professionalism.
Join via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/93220775734
Watch for updates as we add new speakers!
| Date | Topic | Speakers, if invited |
| Aug 14
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Overview. Backpack to Briefcase program.
Professionalism, why it makes a difference. |
Mike Dumas, Pelham Investments, LLC
Cory Childs, Senior Attorney, USAA |
| Aug 21 | Student Experiences in Internships
|
Treymayne Bell, Senior Accounting Major
Alexis Davis, Plant Accountant, Eldorado Chemical Co Mason Powers, Financial advisor, Edward Jones |
| Aug 28 | Where Can I go with a Business Degree? | Minna Green, Financial advisor, Mustard Seed
Zach Rogers, Sr. Analyst, Material Program Management, Areojet Rocketdyne Darren Leach, Dallas North District Manager, Pharmacy and Retail Operations, Walgreens |
| Sept 4 | Your Social Media Presence | Amy Freedman, Attorney at Law |
| Sept 11 | Resume pointers and workshop | Jelyn Wynn, Albemarle
Tameika Maxwell, Albemarle |
| Sept 18 | Where Can I go with a Business Degree? – Financial Planning and Financial Analysis | Mary Beth Olvey, Finance and Accounting Manager, Ouachita electric Cooperative Corporation
Patrick Dodd, Financial Advisor Edward Jones Speaker #3 |
| Sept 25 | Using Handshake – Job search program | Anne Sands, SAU Career Center |
| Oct 2 | Strategies for finding an Internship | Sheila Pearson, SAU Assoc. Professor Info Systems |
| Oct 9 | Where Can I go with a Business Degree? – Supply Chain Management | Mohammad Islam, Senior Manager, Supply Chain Frito-Lay North America
Additional speakers |
| Oct 16 | Zoom for Success – Video interviews and meetings | Sheryl Porter, Cooper Tire |
| Oct 23 | LinkedIn – Get Connected | TBA |
| Oct 30 | Where Can I go with a Business Degree? – Information Systems | Wesley Nosakhare, Claims Specialist Corporate Office, State Farm
Additional speakers |
| Nov 6 | Organizing Your Job Search | Robin Sronce, Dean, Rankin College of Business |
| Nov 13 | Where Can I go with a Business Degree? – Starting your Career | Kelsie Madison, Pricebook Coordinator, Murphy USA
Additional Speakers |
Thank you to our sponsors making this week possible.
