Nexus Center Student Engagement Kick-Off Week
The Nexus Center is hosting a virtual kick-off week to welcome students back to campus! Learn more about our office, how you can make a difference on campus and in your community, earn Applied Learning Graduation Credit (required for students in all 4-year degree programs), impress employers with practical experience and even get paid!
Students are welcome to attend any or all parts of this virtual event series! Raffle prizes will be awarded to participants daily! Register today on CareerConnect or email nexuscenter@farmingdale.edu. See attached flyer for full details.
FEATURED EVENTS
KICK-OFF WELCOME & APPLIED LEARNING GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
Monday, August 30th | 11 am - 11:30 am
Orientation by your expert Nexus Center Counselors will include:
- CareerConnect/Office Technology
- Upcoming fall events, including job fairs
- How to earn AL Graduation Credit
GET PAID FOR GOOD WORK
Tuesday, August 31st | 11 am - 11:30 am
Featuring Professor Michael Figuccio & the Nexus Center Social Science Institute
- Learn how to get paid for community engagement that counts toward the AL Grad Requirement.
"ROCK YOUR PROFILE" LINKEDIN LEARNING SESSION
Wednesday, September 1st | 11 am - 11:30 am
- Expert Sarah Viner answers questions about how to build your profile and get noticed by employers.
WRAP UP RESUME WORKSHOP
Thursday, September 2nd | 11 am - 11:30 am
- Update your resume, including how to highlight AL and community engagement experiences.
LINKEDIN PHOTO BOOTH
Tuesday, August 31st and Wednesday, September 1st | 12 noon - 12:45 pm
Reservations required. Sign up at nexuscenter@farmingdale.edu. Provide your preferred date.
ASK-A-COUNSELOR VIRTUAL CHAT
Career counselors will be available through CareerConnect's virtual chat for quick answers to your general questions. Learn about the Nexus Center services and career planning resources. To access Virtual Chat, sign into your CareerConnect account and click on the "Have a Question for the Nexus Center?" link on your dashboard.
