Career Transitions Conference 2025

Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Student Center Ballroom A, Eastern Michigan University

Hosted by: EMU SHRM Chapter, COB Professional Development and Ethics Committee, and Cooper Leadership

Event Overview: Join us for a day dedicated to professional growth and networking at the Career Transitions Conference 2025. This event is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate your career journey successfully.

What to Expect:

• Professional Headshots: Get a professional headshot taken between 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to enhance your LinkedIn profile and resume.
• Leadership Session: Participate in an engaging session with Leadership Coach Anthony Garcia, titled "Lead Yourself First: Taking Control of Your Future."
• Resume Review Roundtable: Receive personalized feedback on your resume from the Professional Development Ethics Committee. Please bring 3 printed copies of your resume.
• Business Etiquette Presentation: Learn essential business etiquette skills from Keith Soster during a lunch-and-learn session.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow students, professionals, and speakers throughout the event.

Agenda:

• 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM: Arrival, light refreshments, and getting settled
• 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Welcome remarks, introductions, and icebreaker
• 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM: Leadership session with Anthony Garcia
• 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM: Break
• 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM: Resume Review Roundtable
• 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM: Break
• 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM: Lunch and learn - Business etiquette presentation with Keith Soster
• 1:45 PM - 2:00 PM: Closing remarks and networking

Additional Information:

• Catering: Lunch will be provided by EMU Dining
• Invited Guests: All Management and COB students, WCC students
• LBC: Receive 4 LBC Credits for attending

For any information or questions, please contact: [email protected]

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your professional skills and expand your network. We look forward to seeing you there!

Info: Start your day with light refreshments and get settled in for an exciting day of learning and networking.

Info: Let's kick off the conference with a warm welcome, introductions, and a fun icebreaker to get to know your fellow attendees.

Info: Join Anthony Garcia for an inspiring session on Leadership - "Lead Yourself First: Taking Control of Your Future."

Info: Take a short break to recharge and prepare for the next session.

Info: Participate in a roundtable discussion with the Professional Development Ethics Committee to get personalized feedback and guidance on your resume. Please bring 3 printed copies of your resume

Info: Another brief break to stretch and get ready for the lunch session.

Info: Enjoy lunch and a presentation on business etiquette, providing tips and best practices for professional interactions.

Info: Take the opportunity to network with other attendees as we wrap up the conference.

Host or Publisher EMU SHRM