We want this program to be welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for all of our participants. Please share any considerations (e.g., disability, wellness, cultural, etc.) you want us to know about with Shannon Wilson at wilso4sl@jmu.edu or call 540-568-8904.
Student Information
You’re invited to attend the College of Arts and Letters (CAL) Career Conference on Thursday, February 22nd and Friday, February 23rd, 2024.
What is a Career Readiness Conference?
The CAL Career Readiness Conference gives you the opportunity to learn more about the transition from your career as a student to whatever the next phase is for you. Some of the benefits for you include opportunities to:
- Network with CAL alumni
- Hear stories about alumni experiences
- Discover valuable strategies for pursuing careers
- Find out how to maximize the impact of attending a Career Fair
- And more!
This is not a career fair where you meet with employers. Students are encouraged to attend the Career Readiness Conference to prepare for the upcoming Career Fair, scheduled for February 27-28, 2024.
Featured Programming
2024 Schedule
Thursday
Alumni will visit select classes to talk to students about their experiences after graduating from JMU.
Friday
10:20-11:10 AM Session 1: variety of alumni panels and workshops to choose from
11:30 AM-12:20 PM Session 2: variety of alumni panels and workshops to choose from
12:30 PM-1:45 PM Lunch with a Feature Panel
1:55 PM-2:45 PM Session 3: variety of alumni panels and workshops to choose from
3:00 PM-5:00 PM Reception for Alumni, Faculty, and Staff
Sample Alumni Panel and Career Center Workshop Topics
- Networking online and in person
- Job search strategies for finding an internship or your first job
- Working in a non-profit
- Communication in the workplace
- Balancing Acts: Managing work, life, and passion projects
- Navigating gender and identity in the workplace
- Career Fair 101
- You did what with your major?
To view or download the 2023 information as a PDF, click here.
Alumni Information
Please contact Shannon Wilson (wilso4sl@jmu.edu) with any questions.
