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!