Center for Career Development
Events and Workshops
Throughout the year, the Center for Career Development offers many events, workshops, career fairs, meet-ups, and more. Below, you'll find event calendars for upcoming Purple and Gold Career Readiness, Career Fairs, Careers n' Coffee, and Employer Spotlight events.
Featured Events
Career Fairs — Fall 2024
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Fall 2024 career fair dates and information are coming soon!
Student Career Fair Resources
Career Readiness Events — Spring 2024
Gold Career Readiness Events: Freshmen & Sophomores
January 30 — Intro | Writing My First Professional Resume
› Location: Roaden University Center, Tech Pride Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
February 1 — My First Job Fair | Interviewing
› Location: Roaden University Center, Multipurpose Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
February 13 — Part 2 Workshop: Vocational Rehabilitation Academy 101: Career Counseling, Educational Support, Assistive Technology
› Location: Roaden University Center, Tech Pride Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
February 22 — Writing My First Professional Resume
› Location: Roaden University Center, Tech Pride Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
March 5 — Writing My First Professional Resume
› Location: Clement Hall, Room 212
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
March 27 — Part 2 Workshop: Building My First College Budget | Regions Bank
› Location: Roaden University Center, Tech Pride Room
› Time: 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
April 2 — Interviewing 101
› Location: Roaden University Center, Tech Pride Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
April 9 — My First Job Fair | Interviewing
› Location: Roaden University Center, Tech Pride Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m
April 10 — Career Interest Inventory: What is the Right Job for You?
› Location: Roaden University Center, Tech Pride Room
› Time: 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m
April 18 — Gold Make-Up and Recap
› Location: Roaden University Center, Tech Pride Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m
Purple Career Readiness Events: Juniors & Seniors
January 25— Introduction to the NACE Career Ready Competencies
› Location: Clement Hall, Room 212
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
January 31— Writing My Employer Ready Resume
› Location: Roaden University Center, Multipurpose Room
› Time: 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
February 6 — Employer Panel and Making a Great First Impression at a Job Fair (Receive credit for attending two workshops.)
› Location: Roaden University Center, Tech Pride Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
February 15 — Vocational Rehabilitation Academy 201:
Preparing, Obtaining and Maintaining Employment
› Location: Clement Hall, Room 212
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
February 20 — The Skills Based Economy | Where Do My Skills Come From?
› Location: Roaden University Center, Tech Pride Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
February 21 — Ready for Job Interviews Using the STAR-L Method
› Location: Roaden University Center, Tech Pride Room
› Time: 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
February 27 — Writing an Employer Ready Resume
› Location: Roaden University Center, Tech Pride Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
March 6 —How Will I be Evaluated on My First Job or Internship?
› Location: Roaden University Center, Tech Pride Room
› Time: 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
March 19 —Virtual Job Shadowing: A Guide to Career Exploration
› Location: Roaden University Center, Tech Pride Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
March 26 — Part 2 Workshop: Understanding Personal Finances | Regions Bank
› Location: Roaden University Center, Tech Pride Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
April 4 — Ready for Job Interviews Using the STAR-L Method
› Location: Roaden University Center, Tech Pride Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
April 11 — Making Professional Presentations | Featuring Scott Christen
› Location: Roaden University Center, Tech Pride Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
April 16 — PURPLE Make-Up and Recap
› Location: Roaden University Center, Tech Pride Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Cooperative Education Meet-Ups — Spring 2024
January 23 — Co-Op Meet-Up Information Session
› Location: Roaden University Center, 1st Floor Tech Pride Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m.
February 14 — Co-Op Meet-Up Information Session, including Focus on International Students / CPT
› Location: Roaden University Center, 1st Floor Tech Pride Room
› Time: 3:00 p.m.
March 7 — Co-Op Meet-Up Information Session
› Location: Roaden University Center, 1st Floor Tech Pride Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m.
April 4 — Co-Op Meet-Up Information Session
› Location: Clement Hall 212
› Time: 11:00 a.m.
April 17 — Co-Op Meet-Up Information Session
› Location: Roaden University Center, 1st Floor Tech Pride Room
› Time: 3:00 p.m.
Employer Spotlights — Fall 2024
More employer spotlights to come soon! If your company is interested in taking part in an Employer Spotlight, please email tacallis@tntech.edu for more information
Careers n' Coffee — Fall 2024
Employers: Interested in booking one of the upcoming Careers n' Coffee dates to feature your
company? Sign in or register an account on Handshake and reserve your date before it's gone!
April 17 — 21st Mortgage Company (Iced Coffee)
› Location: Swoops Food Court
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
April 22 — TN Dept of Children Services (Hot Coffee)
› Location: Swoops Food Court
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Fall 2024 Careers n' Coffee dates and information are coming soon!
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