AWC-UNY and RIT Networking Event

 

This great event happened September 26th, 2002, and brought out lots of interesting people. A few pictures are below-- click on any one of them for the larger version.

 

If you're a woman in the IT field, considering a position in the IT field, or even looking to network with other Rochester professional women, don't miss this fantastic event on Networking and Careers!

When: Thursday, September 26, 2002 from 5:00-9:00 PM
Where: Rochester Institute of Technology, Student Alumni Union (Building 4, Room 1829)
What: Attend this informative, educational event that will boost your career skills!
Cost: Free-- but you are required to register--Just email Laura Watts at RIT with your name and contact info to register: lawoce@rit.edu

Learn more about topics such as:

  • Resume Writing
  • Interviewing Skills
  • Networking and Mentoring
  • Business Etiquette
  • Women's issues in the Information technology field
  • Job Search techniques
  • Hot Jobs/ Hot Trends/ Salary Info on the Rochester Market
  • Self-Employment/ Starting your Own Business

Organized and sponsored by RIT’s Office of Cooperative Education and Career Services, Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences and the Association for Women in Computing – Upstate NY Chapter

Location: RIT Student Alumni Union (Building 4, located near RIT Information Booth on Lomb Memorial Drive), Room 1829


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:


5:00pm - 6:00pm Sign in and Welcome, Light Appetizer Reception


6:00pm - 6:30pm Session A – 3 concurrent presentations

Resume Writing, RIT Office of Cooperative Education and Career Services, Alumni Room, SAU
Interviewing Skills, MaryJo Thompson, Ambassador Program, Human Resources, Paychex Inc., Clark B, SAU
Internet Job Search, Debbie Harper, Owner, Harper Hewes, Inc., Clark C, SAU


6:45pm - 7:15pm Session B – 3 concurrent presentations

Networking and Mentoring Panel discussing the value and techniques of successful networking and mentoring, 1829 Room, SAU
Business Etiquette: Avoiding Career Pitfalls, Manny Contomanolis, Asst. VP and Director, RIT Office of Cooperative Education and Career Services, Clark B, SAU
An Insider’s Guide to Recruiting 101, Monica Rigney-Yoggy, Director Staffing Resources, Eastman Kodak Company, Clark C, SAU


7:30pm - 8:00pm Session C – 3 concurrent presentations

Starting Your Own Business: Is It For Me, Barb Snyderman, BITS LLC, Clark B, SAU
Networking and Mentoring at West Group, Clark C, SAU
Women's Issues in IT Panel, 1829 Room, SAU


8:00pm - 9:00pm Networking Reception, 1829 Room, Student Alumni Union


Mingle and meet all attendees & presenters



Space is limited. Registration required.

Please email lawoce@rit.edu, Laura Watts or call (585) 475-5469, 6905 TTY to register by Tuesday, September 24.


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