Unlocking Career Paths Through Virtual Insights and Skill Development

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

1:15 PM - 1:40 PM EDT

Location: Expo Hall - Experiential Learning Hub

Presenter(s)

Tram-Anh Nguyen-Solar, MS (she/her/hers)

Director of Career Connections, Massachusetts
Bottom Line
Randolph, Massachusetts, United States

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Kira Warren, CRC (she/her/hers)

Alumni Engagement Manager
Bottom Line
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

This session will provide an innovative approach to bridging first-gen college students and employers through a virtual Career Insights program. Learn best practices for employer collaboration and student support in exploring industries, engaging meaningfully with volunteers, and participating in career-readiness activities.

Learning Objectives:

Understand important components of planning and executing a virtual job shadow program for first-generation college students, including recruitment, student preparation, and post-event feedback to optimize impact
Identify structured, interactive career-readiness activities tailored to support first-generation students’ industry knowledge and professional networking in a virtual setting
Explore effective strategies for facilitating student engagement with potential employers to support their career exploration and development