Business Academic Community - Events & Activities
The Spring 2013 events sponsored by the Leaders, Investors, and Entrepreneurs Academic Community include:
- Business Behind the Scenes
Advance registration and a small fee is required. Register for these events at the Cashier's Office. - Guest Lecturer Series
Register by visiting the Student Life Office (A118) or calling 410-386-8523. - Student Awards Ceremony
Registration is not required. - Transfer Road Trips
Advance registration and a small fee is required. You can register for these events at the Cashier's Office.
For more information on any of these events, visit the Blackboard community site or contact Lynne Smith at lsmith@carrollcc.edu.
Business Behind the Scenes
Our Business Behind the Scenes tours provides an insider’s view of the world of business.
VOLVO
Friday, March 15, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
While the Volvo Group built its first truck in Sweden in 1928, Volvo first entered the North American truck market in 1959. It was not until the mid-1970s that Volvo was established as a permanent part of the U.S. truck market, through Volvo of America Corp.
Originally partnered with GM, today the Volvo Group, including Volvo Trucks North America, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses and construction equipment, drive systems for marine and industrial applications, aerospace components and services, and one of the world's leading producers of heavy-diesel engines (9-16 liter).
Join us as we meet with site leaders and have a guided tour of the truck powertrain facility. Lunch is included.
Register: Visit the Cashier's Office by Friday, March 8 with a payment of $10.
Location: Look for the bus in the circle in front of the college. The bus will leave promptly, so arrive early.
New York City - NBC Studios
Friday, April 26, 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Join us for a trip to New York City. We begin the day by taking a tour of NBC Studios in Rockefeller Center to learn how some of our favorite shows are created and produced. In addition, there is time for shopping and sightseeing.
Register: The cost of this trip is $10. To register for this trip, students should get a Studio Pass from Kate Demarest, professor of Accounting, in M257. Students need to provide the pass to the Cashier's Office to register. Registration begins Monday, Feb. 25. Seats are limited, so register early.
Location: Look for the bus in the circle in front of the college. The bus will leave promptly, so it is important to arrive at least 15 minutes early.
Guest Lecturer Series
The Guest Lecturer Series provides an opportunity to learn from the experts – local business leaders and consultants.
Managing Time Wisely
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2 – 3:20 p.m. and 7 - 8:20 p.m.
Successful leaders have multiple demands on their time and benefit from using effective time management/self-management strategies. Learn to identify fixed and flexible time, recover lost time and efficiently plan your time so that you can fulfill your commitments.
Register: While there's no cost for the workshop, you should register by calling 410-386-8523 or stopping by the Student Life Office (A118).
Collegiate Empowerment Leadership Seminar
Friday, March 8, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Learn profoundly powerful concepts and tools, and some cool ideas, to utilize within your community. The seminar is about personal leadership because “You Can’t Lead Others Until You First Lead Yourself!”
Register: Visit the Student Life Office (A118) with a $5 deposit, which will be refunded at the seminar. Lunch is included.
Advice and a Slice: Entrepreneurship
Thursday, March 14, 5:15 – 6:30 p.m.
K100
Listen to local entrepreneurs explain their views on the best and worst about owning a business, how to get started owning a business, and available resources. Join us as we have open roundtable discussions with local entrepreneurs - some are Carroll graduates! A variety of types of businesses will be represented. Grab some pizza and get connected!
Register: While there's no cost for the workshop, you should register by calling 410-386-8523 or stopping by the Student Life Office (A118).
Cultural Diversity in the Workplace
Wednesday, April 10, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Diversity is all around us, even in the workplace. Come and learn about the new faces of the workplace; who are some of people you might meet and why they do the things they do.
Register: While there's no cost for the workshop, you should register by calling 410-386-8523 or stopping by the Student Life Office (A118).
Resume Writing Workshop
Thursday, April 11, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
A208 - Limited Seating
Advertisers have just 30 seconds to sell a product; your resume is no different. Most employers scan resumes for 30 seconds to decide if they want to interview someone. Learn to market your special talents and experiences that will make them want to know more about you. If you have a resume, bring it on a flash drive.
Register: While there's no cost for the workshop, you should register by calling 410-386-8523 or stopping by the Student Life Office (A118).
Workplace Issues
Tuesday, April 16, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
A200
Getting along in the workplace is not easy. Learn strategies on how to grow as a professional.
Register: While there's no cost for the workshop, you should register by calling 410-386-8523 or stopping by the Student Life Office (A118).
Professional Branding
Wednesday, April 17, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
A125
A brand describes distinctive qualities of something. What do you want your brand to say about you?
Register: While there's no cost for the workshop, you should register by calling 410-386-8523 or stopping by the Student Life Office (A118).
Social Networking
Wednesday, April 24, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
C267
Join in the discussion about social networking sites, privacy and the impact on employment!
Register: While there's no cost for the workshop, you should register by calling 410-386-8523 or stopping by the Student Life Office (A118).
What Not to Wear
Tuesday, April 30, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
C267
This interactive workshop helps you make decisions about making a good first impression to land that job! Learn how future employers view piercings and if business casual is okay to wear to an interview.
Register: While there's no cost for the workshop, you should register by calling 410-386-8523 or stopping by the Student Life Office (A118).
MBTI for Leadership
Tuesday, May 7, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
A125 - Limited Seating
Myers-Briggs type indicator is used to explore personality style and how to adapt to various leadership situations. Students who attend this workshop must take the MBTI in the Testing Center by Friday, May 3.
Register: Sign up by calling 410-386-8523 or stopping by the Student Life Office (A118). A $5 deposit is required and returned upon completion of the workshop.
Student Awards Ceremony
Monday, May 13, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
The event honors Sturm scholars, who are chosen by the faculty as the top student in each business class, and Alpha Beta Gamma, the business honor society, inductees. Attend the ceremony to support your classmates, and learn more about becoming a Sturm scholar.
