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Career Events
Join your UMGC Career Services team for events that help you connect with the latest career trends and best practices for you to use at any point in your career progression. Continue below for more information.
- Student and Recent Grad Pathways to Federal Jobs
Wednesday, January 15 | 7–8 p.m. Eastern Time | Online
Are you a student or an alumni who recently graduated within the last two years? Then this webinar is for you! Join us as we explore federal career programs for students and recent graduates. - Crossroads to Career: Navigating Successful Transitions
Wednesday, January 22 | 7–8 p.m. Eastern Time | Online
If you're contemplating a career transition but concerned about having limited experience, this webinar is for you! Dive in to discover strategies for leveraging transferable skills and your academic background to revamp your resume and pursue your desired career path with confidence. - Interview Like a Pro: Unlocking the Secrets of a Successful Interview
Wednesday, February 5 | 7–8 p.m. Eastern Time | Online
Join us for an empowering webinar where we delve into the secrets of acing your interviews and landing that dream job. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career journey, this session is tailored to equip you with the tools and strategies needed to excel in any interview scenario. - Crafting Your Career Path: Resume Workshop for Career Fair Success
Wednesday, February 19 | 7–8 p.m. Eastern Time | Online
Recruiters typically spend only six to eight seconds scanning a resume, which emphasizes the importance of crafting a captivating document. Join us to learn strategies for composing a professional resume—both traditional and creative—that effectively communicates your value, sells your strongest skills and highlights your accomplishments. - Prepare for the Virtual Career Fair (Focus on Arts & Sciences)
Tuesday, March 11 | 7–8 p.m. Eastern Time | Online
During this interactive session for the Virtual Career Fair, Career Advising Specialists will help you develop and practice an effective pitch, navigate the platform, and share insights on participating employers. This webinar is open to all with focus on Arts and Sciences majors within the School of Integrated and Professional Studies. - Prepare for the Virtual Career Fair (Focus on Business)
Thursday, March 13 | 7–8 p.m. Eastern Time | Online
During this interactive session for the Virtual Career Fair, Career Advising Specialists will help you develop and practice an effective pitch, navigate the platform, and share insights on participating employers. This session is open to all with a focus on Business majors. - Prepare for the Virtual Career Fair (Focus on IT/Cyber)
Monday, March 17 | 7–8 p.m. Eastern Time | Online
During this interactive session for the Virtual Career Fair, Career Advising Specialists will help you develop and practice an effective pitch, navigate the platform, and share insights on participating employers. This session is open to all with a focus on IT and Cyber majors. - Drop-in Career Advising for Virtual Career Fair
Wednesday, March 19 | 6–8 p.m. Eastern Time | Online
First time attending a Virtual Recruiter Session? Be sure to drop-in via Zoom to chat directly with a Career Advising Specialist to ask questions, practice your professional introduction to share virtually with employers, and more. Log in anytime at your convenience between 6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m. ET. - Virtual Career Fair
Friday, March 21 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Eastern Time | Online
Connect with prominent employers and recruiters from across the nation at the virtual University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) 2024 Career Fair! Register for this event and UMGC’s Career Services team will provide you with resources to help you prepare and make a good impression on hiring managers. Private, public, and non-profit sectors will be represented.
Alumni Events
Connect with members of your global alumni community either online or at an in-person event near you.
- Opening Reception and Awards Presentation: Maryland High School Juried Art Exhibition
Sunday, February 2 | 3–5 p.m. Eastern Time | UMGC Arts Program Gallery, College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
Join UMGC President Gregory W. Fowler and the UMGC Arts Program at the opening reception and awards presentation for the Maryland High School Juried Art Exhibition. Designed to highlight the talents of high school students statewide, this exhibition celebrates their unique perspectives and supports them as they transition to the next level of their artistic careers. Treston Sanders, UMGC Arts Program curator, served as juror, selecting the participating artists and award winners. - Alumni Advisory Board Meeting
Monday, February 24 | 6:30–8 p.m. Eastern Time | Online via Zoom
The 2023-2025 UMGC Alumni Advisory Board will conduct its next meeting on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. All alumni are welcome to attend virtually. Information to access the meeting will be sent to registrants. Registration is required.
Alumni Virtual Book Club Events
Join today and start connecting with fellow alumni and current students through a love of reading, lifelong learning, novels, and other books. Continue below for more information.
- Author Talk with Ferdia Lennon of "Glorious Exploits"
Tuesday, February 25 | 2 p.m. Eastern Time | Online - Author Talk with Dr. Amy Attas of "Pets and the City"
Wednesday, February 26 | 4 p.m. Eastern Time | Online - Author Talk with Joselyn Takacs of "Pearce Oysters"
Wednesday, March 5 | 6 p.m. Eastern Time | Online