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The Brooks Professional Series

The Brooks Professional Series. A NEW program for Brooks College Students Sponsored by: Office of Integrative Learning and Advising & Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies. What is the Brooks Professional Series (BPS)?.

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The Brooks Professional Series

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  1. The Brooks Professional Series A NEW program for Brooks College Students Sponsored by: Office of Integrative Learning and Advising & Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies

  2. What is the Brooks Professional Series (BPS)? Provides all of Brooks College with the opportunity to grow as a professional, whether that is through a career in sustainability, finance, art therapy, child development, non-profit work, or graduate school. The BPS is a series of events and opportunities that will provide you with new, unique opportunities to learn how to connect your academic interests with the appropriate level of preparedness for that “next step.” We recognize that some of these experiences (such as networking) may be unfamiliar and uncomfortable for some students; however, that’s why we’re doing it- to help each of you grow in your own way.

  3. Is the BPS for me? • The BPS is tailored to fit the needs of interdisciplinary studies students. • We have developed and will continue to create programs that fit your interests, passions, and will ultimately allow you to successfully pursue your goals as a professional. • The BPS is not a substitute for other career or professional development events. • It is an addition to all of the great resources already available. • We want to make sure that our college supports you in your development, and this series provides our faculty, staff, and alumni the chance to come together to work directly with you! • It never hurts to start growing your network!

  4. Register for the first event! “The Brooks College Advantage” A mini-conference Saturday, September 7th, 2013 from 9am-12pm. You can register online here: http://www.gvsu.edu/integrativelearning/brooks.htm • Conference consists of: • Networking • Defining what it means to be an “interdisciplinary” student • Connecting you to Research, Study Abroad, how to make the most of your time at GVSU. • Identifying a mentor • How to develop a network • FREE Lunch!

  5. Attend other Fall “CORE” events! • September 18th- “Still haven’t found what I’m looking for.” 5:00pm-6:30pm, Kirkhof Center Room 2266. • Keynote- Becca Dernberger, Manpower- The Human AgeInthis session, students will come to understand the nature of the ever-changing professional world, expectations from employers, and how you can prepare yourself. Students will engage in conversations and reflection around their strengths, skills, and interests in the first half of this session and how they can apply in marketplace. Then, during the second half, they will work with facilitators to revise/create resumes, cover letters, social media platforms (linkedin, etc.) utilizing the ideas from their earlier reflection opportunities. This session will prepare students opportunities in the year ahead, including a timeline of when things are happening. • October 24th – Networking- Putting it all together- 5:00pm-6:30pm, Kirkhof Center, Room 2215/2216. • In this session, facilitators will provide students with the appropriate context for what it means to network, and will provide hands-on opportunities to practice one form of this- mingling/mixers! This session will allow students to prepare for the upcoming “Emerging Connections” program that will be happening on the 28th. • October 28th – Emerging Connections- Making it Happen- 6:00pm-8:00 pm- Niemeyer Lounge, Room 150 at the Honors College. • This is an evening to connect with employers and professionals from West Michigan. Students will have the opportunity to network, understand opportunities, and present themselves to individuals from a variety of industries in the area. This program is a partnership between the Women’s Center and the BPS.

  6. intentionally engage in meaningful, professional development opportunities in order to increase their preparedness (knowledge, skills, etc.) for post-grad opportunities. • connect with post-graduation opportunities at a higher rate due to their involvement in the BPS. • articulatea more complete vision of who they are, what they want, and how they plan to get there, as evidenced by their work in capstone courses and self-reporting, among others. • increase your interest and awareness from employers, students, and others about all that Brooks College and its students have to offer. By attending BPS events you will be able to…

  7. For more information, please contact us! Office of integrative learning and Advising 200 the Connection 616-331-8200 brooksadvising@gvsu.edu www.Gvsu.edu/integrativelearning Join our LinkedIN Page!

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