WHAT'S
HAPPENING?

The Annual THRIVE Student Conference and Opportunity Fair

Individual Presentations, Panels, Talks & Q&A

THEMES

Click the appropriate tab below to view the topics covered in each event. These events will run in parallel. We will provide a schedule closer to the event date.

Themes to be Addressed at the Opportunity Fair

Using Experience - Learn how prior work, volunteer, or extracurricular experience can be easily turned into elevator pitches, resume builders, or interview responses.

Self-Presentation - Learn why networking, social media presence, dressing to impress, and knowing business talk are important – and how to balance all this with personal expression.

Student Opportunities for Success (SOS) - Learn about Engage NJ’s database for scholarships, grants, internships, education awards, and more.

Finding Career Pathways - Learn about how various professionals have explored different paths and experiences to lead them to the job they love.

Personal and Practical Benefits - Learn about loan forgiveness programs for certain careers, how to find happiness in your job, and about other opportunities and benefits in both nonprofit and corporate fields.

Service Career Pathways - Learn about service careers and education awards – with AmeriCorps VISTA, Engage NJ ENGAGECorps, and PeaceCorps.

Public Service Leadership - Learn about local and state government leadership jobs, meet the officials in these positions, discover the skills required for these positions, and brainstorm ways to build your resume for this career path.

Finding Your Voice - Discussing the value of volunteering and your own experiences and how they can put you on a path to a successful career while helping the community

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PRESENTATION TYPES

We are inviting students to provide an overview of a 30-minute presentation or panel or a 15-minute Talk or Q&A.

Each will run either once or twice during the day.

INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATIONS

Individual Presentations will be given by one student. Each presentation will take 30 minutes, including audience interaction or questions. Consider these helpful guidelines.

PANELS

Panels will comprise of two to four people, which can include students, faculty, staff, and community partners. Each panel will take 30 minutes, including audience interaction or questions. Consider these helpful guidelines.

Talks

Talks will be each given by one student. Talks will take 15 minutes, and information will stand by itself without a Q&A. Consider these helpful guidelines.

Q & A

Q&A’s will each be given by one student, with audience participation. Q&As will take 15 minutes, beginning with a 5-minute overview of the discussion topic, followed by 10-minutes of responses to questions from the audience.

INTERESTED IN BEING A GUEST?

Students apply to present or be a speaker on the Panel, Talk, or Q&A, after registering for the Conference
Professionals can sign up to engage with students at the Opportunity Fair.

Students

Professionals