Career Connection College Forum: Diversity in Accounting, Finance and Technology

Belk College of Business current students are invited to the 2019 Career Connection College Forum: Diversity in Accounting, Finance and Technology on Tuesday, March 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at UNC Charlotte Student Activities Center (SAC).

This event - ideal for college sophomores and juniors - will feature experienced leaders in the accounting, financial services and information technology fields. Students will gain strategies and insights that will help them secure internships and employment, and succeed in their roles after they are hired. Also, the Employer Exploration will provide an opportunity to learn about local businesses and explore potential career options. Refreshments included at the event!

Capacity is limited, so be sure to sign up today. Admission is FREE for college students!

RSVP by March 15: http://bit.ly/CareerConnection19

Please share with your classmates and friends as well! All students are welcome.

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The purpose of Career Connection is to cultivate diverse, entry-level talent and promote Charlotte as a preferred place to work and live. Career Connection seeks to expose high school and college students to high-growth careers that lead to sustainable employment and economic opportunity. The initiative helps to bring industry speakers into the classroom, coordinates employer site visits, and connects students with mentors to reinforce and accelerate their career success. View the Career Connection video and webpage here: https://charlottechamber.com/talent-development/charlotte-chamber-career-connection/.

Operations Students Visit Target Distribution Center

This past week, a group of students majoring in Operations & Supply Chain Management (OSCM) visited the Target Distribution Center in Newton, NC. Dr. Moutaz Khouja regularly organizes and leads this trip, and local APICS members and other Belk College faculty joined the students on their visit.

Two managers at the Distribution Center took the students on a tour of their 1.8 million square foot center, which receives, stores, and distributes hundreds of thousands of products to 89 stores. They provided insight into store operations as well as the role of an operations manager, a popular entry-level position for new graduates in the OSCM major.

If you're curious about OSCM, check out our Queen City Career Guide to learn more about this dynamic and in-demand career field.

Niner Scholars Portal

It’s time to apply for scholarships for 2019-20!  The Niner Scholars Portal gives students access to more than 1,000 scholarships awarded by UNC Charlotte with one application, through one online system.   Please pay close attention to application deadlines with the majority closing on March 15; however, some applications may close prior to that date.

Become A Peer Advisor!

Scholarship Opportunity

As college students are taking on the role of caregiver for aging loved ones, there is now help to support these students in the form of scholarships that can provide financial assistance. You can read more about those here:

·         https://www.caring.com/caregivers/scholarships-for-student-caregivers

·         https://www.caring.com/caregivers/scholarships-for-student-caregivers#the-caring-com-scholarship

New Club Alert!

The Management Consulting Club at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte exists to provide students with the resources, knowledge, opportunities, and experience to better prepare members for a successful career in management consulting. During club meetings, we take the opportunity to practice case interviews, educate members about the proper way to work with clients, hosts guest speakers and even work with actual clients around Charlotte.  If you have an interest in management consulting or the universal skill of problem-solving, then come see what MCC is all about. We meet on Monday’s at 6:15 p.m. in Kennedy 234. If you have any questions or want to more information about the club, please contact Josh Harper (jharpe35@uncc.edu).  Also, follow our Twitter page for weekly updates! (@MCCatUNCC).

The Produce Marketing Association Wants You!

Management Information Systems Major Spotlight

Career Spotlight

Meet the Chair!

Dr. Antonis C. Stylianou joined the Belk College of Business at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1990. In addition to consulting with several Fortune 1000 companies and non-profits organizations, his industry experience includes an appointment in the Information Management department at Duke Energy. 

Dr. Stylianou has published numerous research articles and has received funding for his research from the National Science Foundation, the US Department of Education, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and other sources. He currently serves as a senior editor for the Database for Advances in Information Systems journal. 

In addition to UNC Charlotte, he has taught courses and delivered seminars at Kent State University, Villanova University, Mannheim University (Germany), Cologne University (Germany), and EGADE (Technologico de Monterrey, Mexico). 

Meet the Coach!

Suzanne Jasmine

I started working as the Academic and Career Coach for BISOM majors in May 2016, and I have enjoyed seeing the department grow their three outstanding majors! I am very proud of my students' accomplishments and love supporting them in their academic and career development. Never hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about Management Information Systems!

I grew up in Concord, NC (Go Spiders!) and pursued a B.A. in Psychology at UNC-Chapel Hill followed by a M.Ed. in Student Affairs at Clemson University. I currently live in the Noda area with my fiance, Harrison, and we love the QC! We enjoy traveling and staying active through running, playing golf, and hiking with our German Shorthaired Pointer, Tagg. 

MIS Fun!

Entrepreneurial Decisions

The next Entrepreneurial Decisions Speaker Series is Feb. 25 at UNC Charlotte Center City. 

Lunch and Learn: Careers in Consulting, Presented by Accenture

Wednesday, February 27, 1:15-2:15pm

Friday 305 (Niblock Student Center)

Thinking about a career in consulting but don’t know where to start? Join us for a lunch and learn with Accenture. During this session, participants will learn about consulting, put on their “consulting hat” for an interactive project, and learn about next steps for getting into the industry. Lunch will be provided for students who attend.

Sign up on Hire-A-Niner at hireaniner.uncc.edu (under Events > Career Events) or on the Belk College website at belkcollege.uncc.edu/studentevents.

About Accenture:

Accenture solves clients' toughest challenges by providing unmatched services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. They partner with more than three-quarters of the Fortune Global 500, driving innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. With expertise across more than 40 industries and all business functions, Accenture delivers transformational outcomes for a demanding new digital world.

STEM FAIR

Harvard’s Summer Venture and Management Program Info Session

Date: February 27, 2019

Time: 6:30 PM

Location: Cone Building, McKnight Auditorium

Description: SVMP is a one-week management training program for Rising
College Seniors designed to increase diversity and opportunity in business
education. Spend a week living on campus. Attend classes taught by HBS
professors. Analyze business cases studies and debate management issues with
peers and faculty. Meet students from different cultural backgrounds and
geographic areas. And make memories that will last a lifetime.

Facebook Event Link:

https://www.facebook.com/events/2274583896094125/?ti=icl

hackathonCLT

hackathonCLT

It's a great networking opportunity, a chance to meet potential employers, and have an overall good time with other techies and business leaders in the community!

The event is 100% free, teams compete for up to $30k in prizes, and there's lots of food and swag!

Date: March 22-23
Location: Discovery Place Science Museum, Uptown Charlotte

Professional Development Meet-Up: LinkedIn

Professional Development Meet-Up: LinkedIn

The Professional Development team is hosting an interactive meet-up for students to create or improve their LinkedIn profile. Connecting on LinkedIn is a great way build and maintain a professional network. Get a jump start on upgrading your profile ahead of going to the Career Fair! 

February 12, 2019 - 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Friday 339 (computer lab)

https://belkcollege.uncc.edu/events/2019-02-12/professional-development-meet-linked

Applications for May graduation are due February 13th!

Careers in Technology Networking Night