Career Fair & Networking – 3rd Annual

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Thursday, April 22, 2010
5:30-8:00PM
Steelcase
222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL
3rd floor, Wells and Kenzie Entranze

A career fair for professionals in Workplace Learning and Performance, Organizational Development, Human Resources, and Leadership. Job-seeking individuals will have the opportunity to connect with major LEARNING INSTITUTIONS in the Chicago area that offer programs in T&D, OD, HR and Leadership. Professionals in transition will have the opportunity to meet with experts on resumes, the CPLP and networking.

What you can expect from the CCASTD’s Career Fair:

Enjoy the inviting space of Steelcase’s showroom (for group and private conversations).
Hear about generational differences in the workplace from keynoter Sarah Gibson.
Explore ways to enhance your credentials via: degree or certificate programs in the learning field offered by area institutions, e.g., Argosy, Benedictine, DePaul, Northwestern, Roosevelt, University of St. Francis, and others; and, via certifications through WLPI and CPLP.
Meet with coaches on crafting resumes, interviewing on both sides of the desk, and networking.
Engage with members of the newly formed CCASTD-Student Interest Group (SIG) through round-table discussions on topics such as using social media for networking/job searching, and career transitioning into T&D.

Take home new information, new contacts, new possibilities.

Program: 5:30-6:00PM Sign-in, Networking
6:00-6:20PM Sarah Gibson’s Presentation
6:20-8:00PM Exploring all the opportunities

Finger food and beverages will be available to attendees throughout the evening. (Beverages provided by Steelcase)

Guest Speaker: Sarah Gibson

Cost: Members $30, Alliance members $30, Non-members $40, Students $20

Late Registrations (after 04/15) add $10