Who Should Attend?

• Individuals who want to earn an Associate, Bachelor’s, or College Credit Certificate
• High school and other secondary education students exploring academic and career options
• Proactive, curious-minded individuals who want to stay ahead of the curve and prepare for careers in the South Florida employment marketplace
• Working professionals wanting to start, upgrade, or finish their education for personal fulfillment, pay increase, promotion, etc.

Benefits of Attending

• Gain insights on trends relating to careers, occupations, skills, employers
• Learn career and education strategies to get ahead
• Locate free career planning tools, assessments, and resources
• Get College Credit Certificate to Associate to Bachelor’s information
• Learn the link between education and work
• Ask questions and get answers from career and academic professionals

Moderators

Prof. Michael Castro, DBA, School of Global Business
Ms. Marcella Holness, MBA, Executive Director
Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center

Presentations

What does Professional Career Success Look Like?

Miami Dade College Alumni Employer Panel
Dr. Stevens Bonhomme, Client Success Manager at Microsoft/Adjunct School of Business
Michael Chatila, Digital Performance Marketing Lead for Nintendo of Europe

Careers, Foundational Skillsets, Industries, Occupations – What are Employers Saying?

Brent Belschner, Account Manager, Emsi

How do You Find the Career Path that’s Right for You?

Dana DellaCamera, Director, MDC Works Career Studio

What is Your Digital Presence?

Karina Urena, MPA, Human Resources, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces

Motivate Yourself to Impress

How to Make ‘Em Love Ya’ and Pick Ya’!
Professor Katrika Halm-Smith, MA, Speech Professor
Miami Dade College

New Student Center, Academic Advisement, Financial Aid

Panel Presentation

Degrees and College Credit Certificates

Academic Breakout Sessions and Presentations