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Wilder School Presents Fall Get-in-Gear Series
Looking for hands-on experience and professional development before graduation? Take advantage of Get-in-Gear, a series of sessions designed to foster relationships between Wilder students and prospective employers. Join the Office of Student Success for four informative sessions held through Nov. 13. Sessions will feature job and internship opportunities in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Advance registration for each event is encouraged but not required. To register visit: [http://bit.ly/2xBSnJpOSS17]. Featured employers for the Fall 2017 semester include:
PROFESSIONALS IN POLICING PANEL
Monday, Sept. 18
3:00-4:45 p.m.
University Commons, Virginia Rooms C & D
Join law enforcement professionals from local departments! Panelists will share their career journeys, field questions about what it takes to enter the field and share career growth opportunities in law enforcement. Network directly with panelists following discussion.
Guest Panelists include:
- Chief John Venuti, Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department
- Officer Johnny L. Sumner, Prince William County Police Department
- Senior Officer P. F. Malatesta, Chesterfield County Police Department
- Investigator Catherine Tedrow, Metropolitan Police Department
- Officer J.R. Carrigan, Henrico County Police Division
- Officer Dwayne Wiggins, Suffolk Police Department
Register now
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS PANEL
Monday, Oct. 23
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Scherer Hall, Room 401
Local emergency management professionals will discuss their roles in the field and reflect on their professional experiences. Students will learn how to get involved in the field of emergency management and network directly with panelists.
Guest Panelists include:
- William Lawson, City of Richmond Office of Emergency Management Emergency Planner
- Emily Ashley, Chesterfield Fire and EMS Emergency Management
- Anna McRay, Coordinator Henrico County Division of Fire Deputy Coordinator of Emergency Management
CAPITAL ONE
Monday, Nov. 6
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Scherer Hall, Room 401
Professional Branding: Making Your Mark on Social Media with Capital One. Capital One recruiters will be on-hand to assist students in establishing their professional brand using social media tools. Learn how to use tools like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and more in your career search! This event is open to the first 25 students to register! Lunch will be provided.
RICHMOND PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION
Monday, Nov. 13
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Scherer Hall, Room 401
The Richmond Regional Planning District Commission is a regional planning agency dedicated to transportation, local technical assistance and information services including demographic, economic and geographic information systems in the region. The agency serves the following jurisdictions: Ashland, Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, Powhatan and Richmond. Join us and learn more about the commission and professional opportunities from members of the team.