We are excited to invite you to a unique networking opportunity designed to connect St. Lawrence County businesses with local educators and academic leaders. This event offers a chance to engage with local business owners, economic development partners, and community leaders who are passionate about supporting and fostering emerging talent in the region.
As faculty and staff, you play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our students. This event provides an excellent platform to discuss how we can collectively create pathways to real-world career opportunities, while also showcasing the value of student resumes and connecting them with potential employers.
We encourage you to join St. Lawrence County businesses and economic development partners for this dynamic event to share insights, exchange ideas, and explore ways to enhance collaboration between academia and industry.
We look forward to your participation and the potential for strengthened partnerships between the educational and business communities.
Workforce Connections: A University and Business Resource Mixer with the Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley and the Potsdam and St. Lawrence County Chambers of Commerce
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
*Bonus: Join us from 5:00-5:30 p.m. for demonstrations of Handshake, the online platform used for employment and internship recruiting of university students and graduates (optional). There will be two workshops to choose from: Introduction to Handshake OR Maximizing Handshake: Advanced Strategies for Employer Recruitment.
Location: SUNY Potsdam Raymond Hall 8th Floor
44 Pierrepont Ave, Potsdam, NY 13676
Registration Deadline: November 15, 2024
Enjoy networking, food, and a cash bar as we feature the universities of the Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley (Clarkson University, St. Lawrence University, SUNY Canton, and SUNY Potsdam). Have you hosted a student intern at your organization/institution? Come and meet campus leadership and learn about workforce-related programs at the universities, including how to meet your employment, community engagement, and internship needs.
This event is hosted by the Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley, Potsdam Chamber of Commerce, and St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce.