Monday Events | Launch
Leveraging Your Alumni Association to Level Up Your Career
Launch into the week by exploring our Monday sessions.
Information about the Career Week 2023 event
25+ exclusive career events January 23-27
Advance your career, elevate your expertise and connect with fellow Terps during the Alumni Association's third annual Career Week. With over 25 virtual and in-person programs, workshops, panels and member-exclusive & industry events, there is something for every Terp.
The Week's Events
Tuesday Events | Advance
2023 Maryland Metropolitan Education Expo
DEI and Disability in the Workplace
Career Design 101
How to Elevate Your Communication Style and Be Your Best Even Under Stress
Job Search Dos and Don'ts from a Recruiter in Annapolis
Job Negotiations: Myths and Tips at the Smith School
Wealth Management Networking
Tuesday is all about advancement. Where will you go next?
Wednesday Events | Elevate
Creating and Managing Innovation Workshop
Fearlessly Forward: A Conversation on Current Realities and Future Directions in Leadership
Your Job: Love It or List it
Terps Talk Tech: Maximizing Your CMNS Degree
Not all Statistics: My Life and Career Path
Terps in Education Virtual Networking Event
Expanding The Margins: DEI Case Studies in the Built Environment
Elevate your skills with our Wednesday sessions, leaving the day with new tools, skills and networks.
Thursday Events | Connect
Networking in Finance, Marketing and Legal Sectors
How to Network Effectively and Authentically
New York Terps Attorneys Happy Hour
Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less, Book Talk and Networking Event
Policy Careers: Alumni Changing the World
Terps in Law & Government with Honorable Judge Carlos F. Acosta
Resume and Interview Tips and Tricks
Thursday's events are all about making connections with fellow Terps. 80% of jobs come from networking so now's your time to shine!
Friday Events | Reflect
Evolving Minds: Resilience and Gratitude in Your Career Journey
Professional Headshots in Riggs
Giving Back and Connecting with Terrapins Connect
WEEKEND EVENT: Dress for Success Service Project
Join us for our final day of events as we wrap up the week.
Featured Speakers
Experts from across the country will be joining us for this UMD-wide week of career programming.
Cate Luzio '97
Founder and CEO, Luminary
Anthony Sartori '18
Founder & Director, Evolving Minds
David Dowling '86
Steph Szuch
Rellie Derfler-Rozin
Vijaya Venkataramani
Ethan Eagle '06
Michelle Coyle-Edwards
Dr. Alexis Piquero '92, MA '94, PhD '96
Kamrie Risku MA '22
Dr. Kristan Skendall PhD '12
Dr. Darren Pierre MA '06
Dr. Julie Owen PhD '08
Susan Chong Powell '95
Joi Brown '01
Michael Seelman '94
Nancy Forsythe
Emily Singer Lucio
Amy Chester '05, MA '11
Katie Spiesman Heller '15
Gabriella Boozer '20
Roy Schwartz '98, MBA '01
Brittney Drakeford PhD '22
Amber Wendland '10, MCP '13, M.Arch '13
Mansur Abdul-Malik, MA '12
Carlos F. Acosta '85, MA '91
Grace Forbes '16
Career Support Doesn't End Here
Explore Alumni Association Career Resources
Whether you're meeting with a Career Coach, attending a networking event or enhancing your skills at a webinar, the Alumni Association offers career support 365 days a year.
