If we do this successfully, our students will have more confidence in their internship/job search, they will have an established professional network to tap into for job leads and have professional mentors to guide them in their transition from student to young professional. Oh, and yes, A JOB as they leave their UO college experience.

To accomplish this mission, we provide professional development events  tailored to the multicultural and diverse backgrounds of our students. We engage students, allies, recruiters and minority professionals to create these experiences. Our events are held throughout the year and they include:

It all starts with exploring and stepping out of their comfort zones. At our events students get to know each other, listen to others personal experiences and how they got to where they are today. Many participants at the events offer inspiration to students, motivating them to further excel in being professionals.

We interviewed some students from each generation as they explained the importance of the CEO Network events:

CEO Network gave me the skills and confidence to walk into a room where I do not know anyone and spark a professional conversation.

Gabe Krebs
Building Business Leaders Generation 1
Major: Business Administration
Member: Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity, Entrepreneurship Club

 

CEO Network has helped me grow in so many ways. And now I have the chance to help others find their own strengths.

Jennifer Arteaga
Building Business Leaders Generation 2
Major: Business Administration
Extracurriculars: BBL teaching assistant, CEO Network Mentor, President of Council for Inter-Club Coordination

 

I am now very comfortable with networking situations and I have the internship of my dreams.

Ivan Hernandez
Building Business Leaders Generation 3
Major: Business Administration
Member: Warsaw Sports Business Club, Alpha Kappa Psi (pledge), Pit Crew leadership, CMAE, Duck Guides