Registration is now open for our Career Day.
AGENDA:
TIME: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Registration\Professional Headshots and Networking
PDUs: 1.5 Power of Skills PDU
TIME: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Title Workshop1: Unlock the Power of Personal Branding to Drive Career Growth
Description:
This engaging and interactive session explores the critical role personal branding plays in career advancement. Participants will learn how to define their unique value, articulate their professional story, and strategically showcase their skills to stand out in today’s competitive market. Through self-assessment exercises, storytelling techniques, and networking strategies, attendees will walk away with actionable steps to own their career trajectory.
Learning Objectives
1. Power Skills:
Identify unique personal strengths and skills that differentiate you in the marketplace.
Develop a compelling personal brand statement that aligns with your career aspirations.
Enhance communication skills for networking and professional relationships.
2. Ways of Working:
Understand how personal branding influences career opportunities, job roles, and leadership presence.
Leverage storytelling techniques to showcase your expertise and value effectively.
3. Business Acumen:
Explore strategies to align your personal brand with organizational goals and industry expectations.
Learn how to utilize professional tools (e.g., LinkedIn) to amplify your brand presence."
PDUs:
.50 Ways of Working
.50 Power Skills
.50 Business Acumen"
Speaker: Wilonda Ieans
TIME: 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM
Title Networking and Lunch
PDUs 1 Power of Skills
TIME: 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM
Title Workshop2: LinkedIn Best Practices for Job Seekers
Description:
This interactive session will equip project management professionals with essential LinkedIn strategies for career advancement. Attendees will learn the fundamentals of building a strong LinkedIn profile and explore effective networking techniques to identify and connect with hiring managers and decision-makers. A practical exercise will help attendees apply these strategies live on LinkedIn.
Learning Objectives
1. Understand the key components of a strong LinkedIn profile and their importance in the job market.
2. Learn how to use LinkedIn’s search tools to identify decision-makers and hiring managers.
3. Develop effective networking and communication strategies to expand professional connections.
4. Gain practical experience in leveraging LinkedIn as a dynamic tool for job searching and personal branding.
5. Get a clear understanding of how to optimize a LinkedIn profile for maximum impact."
PDUs 0.50 Power of Skills 0.50 Ways of Working
Speaker Michael (Mike) Fritsch
TIME: 2:15 PM to 2:30 PM
Title Afternoon Break
TIME: 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Workshop3: Utilizing AI to Optimize Your Resume for Career Success
Description:
In today's job market, a strong resume is key to standing out. This session shows how to use AI tools to improve and tailor your resume for specific jobs and industries. You'll learn how to analyze job descriptions, highlight your strengths, and optimize your resume for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). This interactive workshop will help you create a polished resume that catches the attention of hiring managers and boosts your career prospects."
Learning Objectives
1. Understand the role of AI in crafting a professional, ATS-optimized resume.
2. Gain hands-on experience with AI tools for resume enhancement.
3. Learn strategies to align resumes with personal branding and career goals."
PDUs: 1 Business Acumen
Speaker: Wilonda Ieans
TIME: 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Title: Closing
PDUs: 0.50 Power of Skills
SPEAKERS:
Wilonda Ieans is an inspiring change agent and disruptive thinker who collaborates with leaders, teams, and stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes. As a lifelong learner, she is passionate about teaching, coaching, mentoring, and motivating others to achieve personal and professional growth. In her servant leadership role in Product Offering Management (POM) at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), an EdTech company where she has worked for over 20 years, Wilonda leads her team in bridging business strategy with on-time, impactful product deliverables that drive both customer and company success.
Wilonda has cultivated strong internal and external relationships, ensuring reciprocity and purpose at the core of her network. She currently serves as the 2024 President of the PMI Austin Chapter, building on her tenure as the 2020 Vice President of Professional Development and PDS Director.
Wilonda’s extensive experience, leadership, and dedication make her a sought-after speaker and mentor in career development and leadership.
Michael Fritsch
Michael Fritsch- PMP, MBA: is a recognized expert in program and project management with 40 years of experience across the military, software, semiconductor, and solar industries. A former Army officer, he transitioned to private-sector leadership at Applied Materials, managing a $1.6 billion global service operation with 3,000+ engineers across 13 countries, driving lean transformations and operational excellence. Since then, he has consulted on 100+ projects,delivering over $250 million in ROI for clients in technology, semiconductors, solar, and manufacturing. A PMP-certified professional since 2015, Mike is an advocate for professional development, serving as VP of Outreach for PMI Austin to support career growth for project managers. He holds a B.S. from West Point, an MBA in Technology Management, and completed executive studies at Stanford. With 15,000 LinkedIn followers and 400,000+ content impressions, he influences a global professional audience with insights on technology, leadership, and career strategies.
PHOTOGRAPHY:
Stephaine Friedman
Stephanie Friedman is a local photographer who specializes in branding and family portrait sessions. Her goal is to make you feel comfortable and confident in front of her camera. She looks forward to capturing your best angles.
