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Latitude 49 // EXCEL Career Expo


  • University of Michigan School of Music 1100 Baits Drive Ann Arbor, MI, 48109 United States (map)

The Expo is a special event bringing local arts leaders together with U-M students for a day of networking, a job skills bootcamp and an incredible performance from alumni ensemble Latitude 49.

Whether you're looking for help on your next step, venture or project mentorship, or just some general career advice, this is a high value opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals and to build relationships with organizations throughout Southeastern Michigan.

Saturday, February 18, 2017 (12:00-5:30PM)
Earl V Moore Building, 1100 Baits Drive, Ann Arbor MI 48108
Check in starts at noon at the Brehm Pavilion lobby.

Featuring:

+ Special guest talk and exciting performance by acclaimed alumni ensemble Latitude 49!

*Concert on Saturday at 4:30pm in MacIntosh Theatre


+ Career Expo: Connect with local leaders and network with representatives from organizations like.. 
A2RU
Accent Pontiac
The Arts Alliance
Ann Arbor Summer Festival: Top of the Park
Arbor Opera Theater
Opera MODO
ArtLabJ
ArtOps
ArtsEngine
CrowdRise
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Faber Piano Institute
Ghostly International
Girls Rock Detroit
Innovate Blue
University of Michigan Opera
MPrize
University Career Center, University of Michigan
Shakespeare In Detroit
Tipping Point Theatre
University of Michigan Center for Entrepreneurship
UMMA: University of Michigan Museum of Art

+ Job Skills Bootcamp! Receive individualized advising from career experts in breakout sessions on resumes, cover letters and grant proposals. Put your skills to the test in a mock interview! [Note: Space is limited! Signup starts at 12 noon.]

+ DOOR PRIZES! All attendees will have the opportunity to win prizes like... UMS tickets! A private pizza party and customized EXCEL workshop for you and your friends! Fun books, swag and more! 

+ Food catered by Zingerman's!

3 Things You Can Do to Prepare for the Expo:
(1) Imagine your dream career and be prepared to share!
(2) Follow us at @smtdexcel and tweet about the Expo using the hashtag #ExcelExpo17.
(3) Bring a copy of your polished resume (if you have one) to share with a mentor.

Registration is FREE but required! 
*U-M students must register through Handshake*: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/events/43320 
*External students are welcome and encouraged to attend! Register here: https://goo.gl/forms/lhj84BYwZaC05sIz1*

Website: http://www.music.umich.edu/current_students/excel/career-expo.htm