April 18, 2005 — Students from the University of the Virgin Islands St. Thomas chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants will host a two-day Professional Development Conference for all students on Thursday and Friday on the St. Thomas campus. The event will include a speaker's forum, lectures and an interview session. UVI’s Career Expo will be part of the conference.
The students will share what they learned at the association's national conference.
Business Professor Sharon Simmons said that the conference will "bring a closer bridge between UVI students and corporate America so that the students can begin their corporate career here."
Counseling Supervisor Verna Rivers, who is organizing the Career Expo, said she is pleased that students are taking an active role in planning their futures. "It’s an opportunity for our approximately 200 prospective graduates to network with the business community in search of full-time employment," Rivers said. "Our underclassmen will be able to explore their career options through internships, part-time employment and volunteering." The networking opportunities at the Career Expo "will help the students clarify their career opportunities," Rivers said.
All UVI students are encouraged to attend and participate in the events. Members of the community are also invited.
The Professional Development Conference is hosted by the Business Division and the Counseling and Placement Office on UVI’s St. Thomas campus.
For more information call Verna Rivers at 693-1087 or Prof. Sharon Simmons at 693-1314.
Schedule for Thursday, April 21:
— 10 a.m. to noon, UVI Speakers Forum featuring UVI alumni in various careers who will share their "real world" experiences and answer questions. To be held in Chase Auditorium (B-110)
— 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Career Expo featuring recruiters and exhibitors. To be held in the courtyard of the Ralph Paiewonsky Library.
— 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. " Branding Yourself" a lecture on how to excel in corporate America, hosted by Clif Mitchel of Americas Management Services. To be held in Chase Auditorium (B-110)
— 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. "Entrepreneurship 101" hosted by Clif Mitchel of Americas Management Services, will explore how to start and grow a business. To be held in Chase Auditorium (B-110)
Schedule for Friday, April 22:
— 9:30 a.m. to noon Interview Sessions Employers will conduct interviews with students. To be held in the Business Division.
