The Black Graduate Student Association and the Graduate Professional Student Congress Graduate Advancement and Belonging Committee are set to host a critical career development workshop for graduate students on March 31.

The Graduate Student Job Fair: Corporate vs. Non-Traditional Academic Options will take place from 12:45-2:15 p.m. at the Brewer Family Entrepreneurship Hub, located at 123 W. Mountain St. in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Workshop Focus and Objectives

This specialized workshop aims to provide graduate students with comprehensive insights into diverse career paths that leverage advanced degrees. The event will specifically explore:

• Corporate positions requiring advanced qualifications
• Non-traditional academic roles with limited teaching responsibilities

Speakers will include:

• Lissette Szwydky, director of the U of A Humanitiess Center
• Romona West, Inclusive Excellence, assistant dean 
• Curtis Maughan, director, World Languages and Digital Humanities Studio
• Dieondre Jones, Deloitte senior consultant
• Angela Montes, Equal Opportunity and Compliance

Key Workshop Highlights

Attendees can expect an interactive panel discussion featuring professionals who will share:

• Strategies for identifying suitable positions in various fields
• Techniques for tailoring resumes to highlight advanced qualifications
• Personal career transition experiences
• An extensive Q&A session to address student inquiries

Registration

Students can register for the workshop via HogSync.

Contact Information

Interested participants and potential panelists can reach out to the event coordinators:

• Ndotimi Apulu: napulu@uark.edu
• Chy'Na Nellon: cnellon@uark.edu

This workshop represents a critical opportunity for graduate students to gain practical insights into expanding their professional horizons beyond traditional academic trajectories.