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Graduate students face unique challenges when preparing for the job market — balancing research, coursework, and professional development, all while navigating an evolving employment landscape. Recent federal actions and policy changes may also impact job prospects for graduate students across fields, adding another layer of uncertainty to the search process.
Join us for this interactive virtual workshop designed specifically for graduate students seeking guidance on how to effectively approach their job search. We’ll cover tailored strategies for identifying opportunities, marketing your graduate-level skills, and managing the uncertainties posed by recent federal actions. No matter the career path you decide to take, this workshop will provide concrete steps and resources to help you move forward with confidence.
Topics will include:
✅ Proactive job search and networking strategies for graduate students
✅ Translating your academic experience into employer-friendly language
✅ Navigating the evolving job market and recent federal actions impacting graduate student careers
✅ Managing uncertainty and staying adaptable in your search
Who Should Attend: Current graduate students and recent graduates from any discipline.
Sponsored by: UMBC Career Center, Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Development, PROMISE, and the Office of Graduate Student Life.
Calling all Retriever Entrepreneurs - You are invited!
The CBIC final event will be held Thursday, April 17th, at 5:30pm at bwTECH South so be sure to mark your calendars!
This event showcases the finalists from this year’s competition entries. The CBIC is an opportunity for UMBC students who are serious about starting a business or social impact venture to pitch their idea to a panel of judges to win money to help launch their venture.
A reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be held from 5:30 - 6:30pm prior to the event for attendees to meet alumni entrepreneurs, fellow students, and community members interested in entrepreneurship.
Free transportation will be available to and from the CBIC to ensure everyone can join us! A bus will meet in front of the flagpoles by the Administration Building. Pickup times to bwTECH are: 5:15pm, 5:45pm, and 6:15pm. The bus will return to campus at 8:45pm.
Everyone attending the CBIC will receive a special 25th Anniversary Alex. Brown Center t-shirt! We can’t wait to see you for an exciting evening of innovation and entrepreneurship!
