Neumann Launches Free Career Management Series on September 18

Written by Neumann University | Aug 29, 2013 4:00:00 AM

The Career Management Series at Neumann University begins another full slate of programs with a workshop on networking on September 18.Neumann offers free professional career workshops from September through June, and new this year is the addition of a webinar series.

This program of workshops and webinars is open to alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, and friends of Neumann, including the local community. The goal is to provide the professional and personal development skills necessary to compete in the global marketplace.

The first workshop will be The Art of Networking, held on Wednesday, September 18, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the Rocco Abessinio Building on Neumann’s campus.Other workshops throughout the year include Using Technology in Presentations, Résumés and Cover Letters, Social Media, and Career Management. To see the entire lineup of fall programs and to register, please visit www.neumann.edu/cms. Registration is required.

“We want to support our community in their career development goals while they’re at Neumann, and also when they continue their journey after Neumann,” says Stephanie Fortunato, assistant director of alumni relations. “In this rapidly changing economic landscape, it’s important to consistently maintain and develop new skills to stay relevant.”

Workshop and webinar topics range from resume tips and career transitioning to dining etiquette and professional social media presence. Each workshop is taught by alumni who are well-known in their field, and webinars are taught by top career authors.

The addition of the webinar series extends the reach of the workshops beyond Neumann’s campus. Live webinars give people the chance to access career tips and tools from the comfort of their homes or offices, no matter where they’re located.

The Career Management Series is sponsored by the offices of Alumni Relations, Career Development, and The Division of Continuing Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS).

 

For more information, call the Neumann University office of Alumni Relations at
610-558-5544.