Take Your PRIDE From Campus To The Workplace
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Day 1 Thursday, April 7, 2011 – Location: Claremont Graduate University Campus 5:00pm – 7:00pm Registration Tranquanda Multipurpose Room, Tranquada Student Services Center 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Opening Reception Tranquanda Multipurpose Room, Tranquada Student Services Center
Day 2 Friday, April 8, 2011 – Location: Pomona College Campus 9:30am – 10:30am Registration/Breakfast Edmunds Foyer – Smith Campus Center 10:30am – 11:00am
Welcome from Riley Folds, Founding Director, OUT for Work Rose Hills – Smith Campus Center
11:00am – 11:20am
Welcome from National Presenting Partner Lockheed Martin Rose Hills – Smith Campus Center
11:30pm-12:15pm
Morning Presentation – Special Guest: Amanda Simpson Rose Hills – Smith Campus Center
Amanda Simpson is the Senior Technical Adviser to the Department of Commerce, appointed by the Obama Administration. She is the first trans-woman and second transgender political appointee in any administration. Simpson works in the Bureau of Industry and Security. Simpson received her MBA from the University of Arizona in 2001, her Master of Science in Engineering from the California State University, Northridge in 1988 and her Bachelor of Science in Physics from the Harvey Mudd College in 1983.
12:30 – 1:15pm
Lunch with Special Guest Neil Giuliano Edmunds – Smith Campus Center Neil Giuliano currently oversees all San Francisco AIDS Foundation efforts, including HIV prevention, testing and care programs and services, advocacy, research, finance and operations, development and communications. Before joining the foundation, Neil served as president of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) and executive producer of GLAAD Media Awards. At GLAAD, he expanded the organization’s media advocacy and anti-defamation work to include religious and faith-based communities, sports and advertising. In 1994, Neil became the youngest person ever elected mayor of Tempe, Arizona, a post he held for a decade. For six of those years, Tempe (population 175,000), was the largest city in America with an openly gay mayor. Previously, Neil held numerous senior roles at Arizona State University. He holds a bachelor’s degree in communication and a master’s in higher education administration, both from Arizona State University.
Breakout Sessions 1:30pm – 2:20pm (Choose 1)
Student Track: Getting OUT there: From job search to interview With representatives from Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, OUT for Work Edmunds – Smith Campus Center This presentation will walk you through each step of the hiring
process. Learn how to find an LGBTQ friendly employer, advice on including queer specific content on your resume writing, and whether or not to be “out” at the interview. Partner & Career Center Track: Benefits of LGBTQ Career Center Certification Program The Career Center Certification Program (CCCP) is the first universitybased program designed to assess the quality, quantity & availability of materials for LGBTQ students and provide academic institutions and students with an evaluation of the support available to LGBTQ students facing employment and workplace challenges on college campuses. Career center professionals, learn how to become a certified school, the benefits of being involved in the program, and how to increase the number and level of resources being provided on your campus. Representatives from organizations, learn how to use the CCCP to build relationships and recruit LGBTQ talent. SCC 208 Breakout Sessions 2:30pm – 3:20pm (Choose 1)
Student Track: OUT in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Edmunds – Smith Campus Center Student Track: OUT in Business SCC 201 Student Track: OUT in Nonprofits/ Education SCC 208 OUT in Government and Politics SCC 217 OUT in Entertainment SCC 218
3:30pm – 3:50pm
Grab & Go Break Edmunds – Smith Campus Center
Breakout Session (Choose 1) 4:00pm – 5:00pm
TRANSitioning to the workplace As gender identity gains visibility, the importance of bringing your "whole self" to the workplace is becoming increasingly important and accepted. In this session, learn about and discuss those specific challenges individuals who identify as transgender and gender fluid when transitioning from academia to the workplace. Edmunds – Smith Campus Center OUTLaw This session will review current laws facing LGBTQ workplace discrimination. Session will provide an opportunity to ask questions regarding what one should do if they feel discriminated against at work. SCC 217
Day 3 Saturday, April 9, 2011 – Pomona College Campus 9:00am – 12:00pm Resume review/Computer Labs Bring a copy of your resume and receive one-on-one consultation with HR professionals. Print out new copies before heading off to the PRIDE Career Fair. Hahn 204 (Computer Lab), SCC 214
12:15pm – 12:45pm
Employer of choice sessions Lockheed Martin – SCC 208 Northrop Grumman – SCC 212
1:00pm – 3:30pm
Pride Career Fair – Edmunds – Smith Campus Center Meet with recruiters from a diverse group of employers looking to hire you in full and part-time positions, internships and volunteer opportunities.
Proud partner of OUT for Work
Rated HOT in OUT for Work’s 2010-2011 HOT LIST
Rated HOT in OUT for Work’s 2010-2011 HOT LIST
Proud to support OUT for Work
Rated HOT in OUT for Work’s 2010-2011 HOT LIST