PHOTO ABOVE: Students attending the 2020 event
Schedules
Program Schedule for 2023.
Student Schedule
Thursday, January 12
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Deloitte Future of Work Institute Pre-Conference
College Center Multi-purpose Room (CCMPR)
Friday, January 13
9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Deloitte Future of Work Institute Pre-Conference
College Center Multi-purpose Room (CCMPR)
1:30–3:30 p.m.
Student Check-in
(Center for Career Education Main South 170)
Check-in, grab your SCC swag, and ask any questions you have about the program!
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Student Orientation & Introduction to Networking
(Rocky 300)
Learn how to make the most of the weekend and get a primer on networking. Facilitated by Center for Career Education staff.
5:00–6:00 p.m.
SCC Keynote Address Featuring Rha Goddess ’89
(Skinner Hall - Mary Anna Fox Martel Recital Hall)
You Are Called:
Finding Your Voice, Re-imagining Power, Redefining Success
Learn more
6:15–7:30 p.m.
Student Dinner
(Gordon Commons/ACDC)
Saturday, January 14
8:45–9:45 a.m.
Mentor and Student Breakfast
(Gordon Commons/ACDC)
Grab your breakfast and meet up with mentors and students for casual/unstructured conversations.
10:00–11:15 a.m.
Industry Panel Session I
(Rockefeller Hall)
11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Industry Panel Session II
(Rockefeller Hall)
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Program Luncheon
(Gordon Commons/ACDC)
Grab your lunch and meet up with mentors and students for casual/unstructured conversations.
2:00–3:00 p.m.
BREAK
Head to the bookstore, take a walk around Sunset Lake or your favorite campus haunt, visit the Loeb, or take a power nap (be sure to set an alarm!)
3:00–4:15 p.m.
Industry Panel Session III
(Rockefeller Hall)
4:30–5:30 p.m.
Topics / Identity@Work Session
(Rockefeller Hall)
Students and mentors will have the opportunity to connect with one another over shared interests and/or identities.
5:45–7:00 p.m.
Student Dinner
(Gordon Commons)
Sunday, January 15
9:00–10:00 a.m.
Mentor and Student Breakfast
(Gordon Commons/ACDC)
Grab your breakfast and enjoy casual/unstructured conversation with mentors and students.
10:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Mentor & Student Networking Reception | LinkedIn Headshots
(Villard Room / Rose Parlor / Jade Parlor / Ordan Conference Room / College Center Multi-purpose Room / Atriums)
During this reception, students will have the opportunity to practice their networking skills with mentors in a safe environment. A professional photographer will also be on hand to take LinkedIn headshots for students and mentors.
12:15–12:30 p.m.
Program Close
(Villard Room)
Tuesday, January 17
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Workshop: Resume & Cover Letters
(Rockefeller Hall, Room 200)
Preparing to apply for jobs and/or internships? Both will require that you submit a resume and cover letter as part of your application. Come learn what to do (and what not to do) when writing resumes and cover letters so that your documents stand out from the crowd.
1:15–2:15 p.m.
Workshop: Jumpstart Your Internship Search + CEL Opportunities
(Rockefeller Hall, Room 200)
Get an overview of all the resources available to help you land an excellent summer
internship AND learn about opportunities for community-engaged learning (CEL) placements for spring 2023.
2:30–3:30 p.m.
Workshop: Nurturing Your Network
(Rockefeller Hall, Room 200)
Inspired and energized by the mentors you met over the weekend, learn how to nurture these connections and make new ones. Strategies for identifying, contacting, and following up with your network (in-person and online) will be covered in this workshop.
12:00–3:30 p.m.
Drop-In Resume & Cover Letter Reviews
(Rockefeller Hall, Room 201)
Center for Career Education staff will be on hand throughout this time to provide on-the-spot resume and cover letter reviews. Please bring hard copies of these documents or your laptop. If you are seeking guidance on how to put together your resume or cover letter, please attend the workshop at noon, listed above.
Wednesday, February 8
4:00–5:30 p.m.
Vassar-Connected Summer Experiences That Make a Difference
(Rockefeller Hall, Room 300)
Program directors and past program participants will give a brief overview of some Vassar-funded summer programs and opportunities, including Ford, URSI, Burnam, Tananbaum, the Internship Grant Fund, and many more. Sponsored by the Office for Fellowships and Pre-Health Advising and the Center for Career Education.
Mentor Schedule
Friday, January 13
4:00–6:30 p.m.
Mentor Check-in
(Villard Room)
Check-in, grab your SCC swag, and ask any questions you have about the program!
5:00–6:00 p.m.
SCC Keynote Address Featuring Rha Goddess ’89
(Skinner Hall - Mary Anna Fox Martel Recital Hall)
You Are Called:
Finding Your Voice, Re-imagining Power, Redefining Success
Learn more
6:15–7:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception for Mentors
(Rose Parlor)
An opportunity for mentors to network with one another and re-connect with Vassar faculty, administrators and staff.
7:00–8:30 p.m.
Dinner and Mentor Orientation
(Villard Room)
Saturday, January 14
8:45–9:45 a.m.
Mentor and Student Breakfast
(Gordon Commons/ACDC)
Grab your breakfast and meet up with mentors and students for casual/unstructured conversations.
10:00–11:15 a.m.
Industry Panel Session I
(Rockefeller Hall)
11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Industry Panel Session II
(Rockefeller Hall)
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Program Luncheon
(Gordon Commons/ACDC)
Grab your lunch and meet up with mentors and students for casual/unstructured conversations.
3:00–4:15 p.m.
Industry Panel Session III
(Rockefeller Hall)
4:30–5:30 p.m.
Topics / Identity@Work Session
(Rockefeller Hall)
Students and mentors will have the opportunity to connect with one another over shared interests and/or identities.
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Mentor Reception and Dinner
(Alumnae House Living Room and Dining Room)
Network and unwind while reflecting on the day’s events over drinks and dinner.
Sunday, January 15
9:00–10:00 a.m.
Mentor and Student Breakfast
(Gordon Commons/ACDC)
Grab your breakfast and enjoy casual/unstructured conversation with mentors and students.
10:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Mentor & Student Networking Reception | LinkedIn Headshots
(Villard Room / Rose Parlor / Jade Parlor / Ordan Conference Room / College Center Multi-purpose Room / Atriums)
During this reception, students will have the opportunity to practice their networking skills with mentors in a safe environment. A professional photographer will also be on hand to take LinkedIn headshots for students and mentors.
12:15–12:30 p.m.
Program Close
(Villard Room)