Conference ScheduleTimes and events are preliminary and subject to change. Saturday, December 13:00 PM - 6:00 PM -- Registration Open Sunday, December 28:00A - 6:00P -- Registration Open Monday, December 36:30A - 7:30A -- Wellness Activity - Body Blast Workout Tuesday, December 46:30A - 7:30A -- Fun Run Wednesday, December 57:00A - 1:00P -- Registration Open Event DescriptionsPreconference Workshops:Nuts & Bolts for Career Professionals (Sunday, 9AM - 12PM)If you are a newer professional to the Career Services field or you just need a refresher, the Nuts and Bolts Workshop for New Professionals will provide you with practical insights, strategies, and tools to equip you for various roles within a career center. The workshop will consider the latest trends in career coaching; the use of technology; innovative programming; the incorporation of career competency education; and much more that comprises the state of the art 21st Century. You will learn how to position yourself to be a successful new professional for the future.
Nuts & Bolts for University Recruiting Professionals and Employers (Sunday, 9AM - 12PM)If you are a newer professional to the University Recruiting field or you just need a refresher, the Nuts and Bolts Workshop for New Professionals will provide you with practical insights, strategies, and tools to equip you for various roles within the recruiting role and share tips on engaging with SoACE, career centers and college students. The workshop will consider the latest recruiting trends; the use of technology; innovative programming; the incorporation of social media; and much more. You will learn how to position yourself to be a successful new professional for the future. The program will also give participants the opportunity to engage with a panel of other small and large employer recruiters and public/private college employer relation staff.
Emerging Leaders Preparing for the Road Ahead (Sunday, 12:30PM - 3:30PM)Successful leaders understand the ever changing nature of their industry and the importance of preparing for the road ahead. Join us at this SoACE pre-conference session designed to equip emerging career services leaders with the competencies, strategies, and networks needed most to successfully execute their roles. We will dig into real-world case scenarios and hear from a panel of current career services leaders. Plan to learn from others and share your experience with various leaders in the field as we cover hot topics to help emerging leaders navigate the challenges facing their organization and campus community. Presenters: Ja'Net Glover, University of Florida; Vicki Hamby, University of South Carolina
Georgia State University J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Career Advancement Center & Georgia Tech University Site Visit (Sunday, 9AM - 12PM)Georgia Tech provides a technologically focused education to more than 25,000 undergraduate and graduate students in engineering, computing, sciences, business, design, and liberal arts. The Institute has many nationally recognized programs, all top-ranked by peers and publications alike, and is ranked in the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Degrees are offered through the colleges of Design, Computing, Engineering, Sciences, the Scheller College of Business, and the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. Georgia Tech strives to define the technological research university of the twenty-first century and be leaders in influencing major technological, social, and policy decisions that address critical global challenges through our motto of “Progress and Service.” Georgia State University J. Mack Robinson College of Business Career Advancement Center The J. Mack Robinson College of Business is a community of students, educators and professionals who specialize in discovering insights that drive smarter business decisions. Home to more Georgia executives than any other college, our programs push beyond the classroom and offer experiences that bridge the gap between business education and the business world. Sixth largest business school in the U.S., and largest in the Southeast. Five Robinson College programs rank in the top 12 nationally, according to U.S. News and World Report. The Robinson Career Advancement Center serves approximately 8,000 undergraduate and graduate Robinson students. We engage with employers through the annual career EXPO’s, Showcases and Fairs and 100+ on-campus recruiting events each academic year where we host over 300 employers and approximately 4000 students. The Robinson Career Advancement Center is located in the Delta Student Success Center. A $2 million gift from the Delta Air Lines Foundation to the Robinson College in 2016, enabled us to create the Delta Student Success Center, a space that helps students develop business communication skills, gain experiential learning opportunities and connect with businesses for internships, applied research opportunities, and internships and career opportunities.
Developing a Campus-wide Competency Development Initiative (Sunday, 9AM - 12PM)Competency development is essential for student success for life after graduation. Institutions are shifting their campus-wide culture by intentionally mapping student learning in the curriculum and co-curriculum to competency development. Based on four foundational and universal pillars, this session will engage attendees in exploring approaches and strategic planning for designing their own unique approach to campus-wide competency and career readiness. No matter what type or size of institution, this workshop will be scalable and applicable for all institutions. So bring your preferred morning cup of whatever to get going to participate in this engaging and interactive program designed to provide you with a meaningful strategy and helpful tools. Learning Outcomes:
Presenters: Tim Harding, Associate Dean of Career Development and Engagement, The University of Tampa Career Management Technology Meet-UpWhether you use Handshake, GradLeaders, 12Twenty, Purple Briefcase, or Simplicity, the Technology Knowledge Group knows that you want to get the most out of your investment. During this special session, participants will break out into small groups and interact with company representatives as well as each other to learn about best practices, tips and tricks, and implementation ideas. This session is a great opportunity to connect with likeminded members and learn more about these platforms! Director's Think TankThe Directors’ Think Tank provides an informal, open forum for Director’s and others in career services with administrative responsibilities to discuss relevant topics and issues facing today’s career centers and share ideas and solutions for success.
[email protected] SessionsSomething new!! 5 @ 5 Sessions – Would you like to get five new ideas in an hour? Join us at 5:00 pm for these innovative sessions where you can choose a topic and hear from five expert speakers about new ideas, resources, programs, etc. centered around that topic. After each speaker presents a brief talk, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and share their ideas. 5 @ 5 attendees will leave this fast-paced session with five different perspectives and ideas to bring back to their organization. If you would like to attend one of the free 5 @ 5 sessions, please indicate the topic during registration.
Metro Atlanta Chamber Happy HourThe SoACE ERKG and EKG are thrilled to partner with the Metro Atlanta Chamber, GACE, and Georgia State University for this Happy Hour Networking Social. This is a great opportunity for career services staff to connect with our own SoACE employers and Atlanta based employer guests to spark some great recruiting relationships. RSVP to attend. Date: Monday, December 3rd Fun Run (Tuesday, 6:30A - 7:30A)Looking to get some fresh air and exercise to start the day? Join your friends for the annual SoACE Fun Run and Walk! This year, we’ll follow the route suggested by the hotel, which will take us through a few city blocks before reaching the Freedom Park Trail. Runners and walkers of all speeds are welcome. We will identify a turn-around point for a 3-mile there-and-back route. As always, please shorten (or lengthen) your route as appropriate. Why not commemorate your run/walk with a cool t-shirt? The first 10 fun run registrants will receive a free shirt. If you are not one of the first 10 to register and would like to purchase a shirt for $20, you may add it as an option during the conference registration process. We’re looking forward to another great memory! Please direct any questions to Charlie Wilder at [email protected].
Tuesday Night Event (6:30 P - 10:30PJoin us on Tuesday, December 4 from 6:30-10:30pm at the beautiful Fernbank Museum of Natural History for a special Night at the Museum. You won't want to miss this evening of dancing, mingling and connecting with SoACE friends. Attire is relaxed cocktail. Let's get festive and celebrate our time together in the ATL by wearing Hotlanta RED! Just be sure to wear your dancing shoes, as our entertainment for the evening is the high energy dance band, Most Valuable Players (MVP) - https://www.bookece.com/artist/mvp.
Turner Studios Site Visit (Wednesday, 12P - 3P)Details forthcoming, agenda overview below:
Maximus Site Visit (Wednesday, 12P - 2P)
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