Career Readiness annually hosts multiple events to allow students to explore careers, develop skills, and engage with alumni and other experts.
Juniors and seniors are invited to participate in a fast-paced and engaging weekend staffed by alumni and parents from a variety of career fields and areas of the country. The weekend includes networking opportunities, practice interviews, business dining etiquette, career-specific panel discussions, and advice on life and work after Sewanee.
Co-hosted by Career Readiness + Student Success and the Office of Health and Medical Programs, this event brings alumni from multiple areas of practice for panel discussions, networking, and practice interviews. Careers in Health and Medicine happens annually in October.
Noted author and speaker Don Asher visits campus annually to lead a personal statement workshop and a session on the application process to gain acceptance at top graduate schools. Asher visits campus each year in September.
Recruiters engage with students to share information about their graduate programs and professional schools. The Graduate School Fair happens annually in October.
This interactive panel is co-hosted by Career Readiness and LGBTQ+ student organizations. Out for Work happens each year in April.
This event is endowed by the Joel A. Smith III Fund and highlights careers in banking, consulting, and finance. Co-hosted by Career Readiness + Student Success and the Babson Center for Global Commerce, Smith Career Day happens annually in September. Read More.
Ranches, conference centers, and summer camps come to campus to recruit Sewanee students for employment. The Summer Opportunities Fair happens each year in January.
Co-sponsored by All Saints' Chapel, this event is geared toward sophomore students who are interested in exploring possible career paths, reflecting on their strengths, and imagining their future. Wayfinding happens annually in November.
Roshni Walia currently serves as Chief of Staff at Maisha Meds, a healthcare tech company focused on helping provide safe, high-quality and affordable care to patients at the last mile by working with clinics and small pharmacies to digitally enable their operations.
Discover the benefits of Peace Corps service from returned Volunteers. Sewanee alumni will share stories and talk about how Peace Corps helped them launch their careers.
During 2009, over 40 technology startups received $22.5 million in funding, and the years ahead may bring similar innovation. Alumni share their insights into the skills and knowledge you need to get hired.
Some students may not have planned to consider graduate or professional school immediately following graduation. Representatives from four programs share insights and experience and answer questions.
Cathy Carlisi serves BrightHouse (a BCG Company) as President, The Americas. She shares her experience and what she thinks is most critical for leaders today and in the future. She also guides us through an exploration of purpose.
Join alumni from the classes of 2008 and 2009 to discuss navigating life after Sewanee in a troubled economy during their early careers.
Alumnae in various business roles.
Hear from alumnae in a variety of tech roles
