Young Professionals & Collegiate Symposium "Cultivating Talent for Tomorrow"

Young Professionals & Collegiate Symposium "Cultivating Talent for Tomorrow"

Gerard Roman
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  • Event Date: 
    Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 9:00am to 3:00pm
  • Event Location: 
    William H. Natcher Conference Center, Bethesda Campus, Building 45, Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892
  • Event Speaker(s): 
    • TBA
  • Event Host(s): 
    League of United Latin American Citizens Federal Training Institute in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health
    Blacks in Government NIH chapter
    National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers
    Office of Personnel Management

Join us at this free event to learn about internship and job opportunities for current students and recent graduates. It is free of charge and open to all students, career counselors, college staff, recent graduates, and professionals interested in a career in the federal government. Parents are also welcomed to stop by and learn about government careers. The workshops aim to provide participants with the resources necessary to be better prepared when applying.

Experts from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and FTI will cover the following topics:

  • How to find and apply for federal employment
  • How to build a federal resume,
  • How to prepare for your interview
  • Career opportunities for students, recent graduates, and professionals

Participants will have the opportunity to visit agency exhibits, network, and meet face-to-face with representatives and recruitment staff.

If you are interested in attending, or need exhibit space please register by Friday, February 14, 2020. For additional information, please contact Sara E. Clemente, LULAC Director of Federal Affairs at sclemente@lulac.org , or call (202) 734-7200. ASL Sign Language Interpreters will be provided upon request. Individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation to participate in this event should contact Gerard Roman at email: roman@nih.gov, or Federal Relay, 800-877-8339.

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