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Corporate Career Connections has several components that will encourage students to become involved in their academic enhancement, leadership development, and the career exploration process throughout their college experience. The intent is to increase student's knowledge about the importance of leadership and career aspirations strategies available on and off campus and through KU corporate affiliates associated with the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Components are also designed to encourage open dialogue between students, student leadership organizations, corporate representatives, and various KU departments that have resources specific to this population's academic and career attainment success.

Corporate Corners
This monthly workshop allows corporate representatives from various companies to meet with student organizations and talk with them about company aspects, including specific strategies recommended for students to prepare for professional and career opportunities before and after graduation.
Multicultural Student Success Conference
Multicultural Student Success Conference — Students have the opportunity to meet with faculty, staff, student organizations, and various departments that provide support through services, resources, and programs. The other dimension of this event is corporate outreach. Representatives from several companies are invited to present information about the importance of involvement and leadership and provide information about internships and possible career opportunities.
TIPS & Presidents Caucus
Form a two-part monthly workshop for student organizations to meet representatives from various campus departments who make presentations on topics such as fundraising, marketing, budgeting and recruiting/retaining membership.
UCC & OMA Career Fair
The University Career Center (UCC) and the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) are pleased to present the 2007 University Career Fair. This event provides an excellent opportunity for employers, graduate schools, professional schools and summer camps to meet students and visit with them about career opportunities and their organizations. Students enjoy the opportunity to learn more about various career fields, company or organizations, internships, volunteer opportunities, summer camp employment, and options available at graduate or professional schools. Students from all majors and academic levels are encouraged to attend both days of the Career Fair and the Career Fair Reception.

Students, recruiters, faculty, staff and administrators are encouraged to attend the Career Fair Reception being held on Tuesday, February 13, 2007, from 5:30pm until 7:00pm. This event is an informal reception that offers all stakeholders the opportunity to network in an informal and relaxed setting.
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