The SF Bay Area Lessons From Abroad Conference is designed to offer study abroad returnees the opportunity to reflect on their international experiences, connect with other study abroad alumni, network with professionals from international organizations, and gain important skills for their future career and academic paths.
Join us Saturday October 20, 2018 at Skyline College for workshops, round-table discussions and presentations designed with your international interests, future goals and current global trends in mind.Stay engaged before the event on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/SFLessonsfromAbroad
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Conference Schedule11:00 - 12:00pm Registration, Resume Review, Opportunities Fair and Brunch12:00 – 12:30pm WELCOME and Opening Icebreaker Workshop12:30 – 12:40pm Break and Move to Session I Rooms 12:40 – 1:40pm Session I, 3 workshops 1:40 – 1:50pm Break and Move to Session II Rooms 1:50 – 2:50pm Session II, 3 workshops 2:50 – 3:15pm Move to Global Session & Snack Break 3:15 - 4:00pm Global All-Conference Session, Rock Your LinkedIn Profile4:00 - 4:15pm Keynote Speaker: Dororthy Ngutter, Diplomat in Residence (https://career.berkeley.edu/State/StateBio)4:15 – 5:00pm Resume Review, International Opportunities Fair, Raffle, ClosingSession Topics
* Professional Skills and Interviewing Secrets (Session I and II): showcasing experience abroad in your job interview* Putting Global Experience to Work: Professionals who Profited: Hear from study abroad alumni who have turned their study abroad experiences into professional opportunities* Teach Abroad: It's Not Just for Future Teachers!* Finding and Funding an International Graduate Program or Research Opportunity* Starting an International Career and Strategies for Finding Jobs Abroad
PARKING: You do not need a parking permit, parking is FREE!
Please see lots closest to Building 6 via campus map http://skylinecollege.edu/maps/ TICKETS are limited to 300 attendees: so register soon or speak to your program advisor/provider and ask them tif they are interested in sponsoring a group for $10 per student with groups of 5 or more ($50). And be the one to help them get the group of students together! This is the conference for you if are looking for your next adventure abroad or want to network with internationally minded professionals and organizations.VISIT on FACEBOOK for UPDATES:View last year's updates:https://www.facebook.com/notes/sf-bay-area-lessons-from-abroad-conference-for-study-abroad-returnees/press-release-fall-2017-conference-details-announced/960806923973311/
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