Build a Standout Resume: Live Workshop with FTI Consulting’s Sharon Kwan (CAREERtalk)
2025-08-28 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar / Virtual, United States
Ready to break into tech but not sure if your resume is ready? Join Sharon Kwan (she/her), Early Talent Recruiter at FTI Consulting, for an interactive resume workshop designed specifically for students exploring careers in technology. In this live virtual session, Sharon will share what recruiters at FTI Consulting look for in strong candidates, plus insider tips on crafting a resume that highlights your technical skills and experience. You’ll have the opportunity to follow along and make real-time edits to your own resume, so come prepared with your document open and ready! Want more feedback? After the session, students are welcome to send in their resumes for personalized tips from Sharon. If you’re aiming for a future in tech, this is a can’t-miss opportunity to get expert guidance and improve your resume on the spot.
To join the virtual event, follow the embedded link, and use the log in credentials below:
Meeting ID: 261 179 411 511 1 Passcode: [REDACTED]
This event fulfils an InSight CAREERtalk milestone

Work-Study & Part-Time Job Fair
2025-08-29 12:00 - 15:00 | Champlain Room, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
All students are invited to join us for the Work-Study & Part-Time Job Fair! Whether you’re looking for an on-campus job, a work-study position, part-time employment nearby, or just beginning to explore opportunities for the future, this event is your chance to connect directly with campus supervisors and local employers. Stop by anytime during fair hours and stay for as long as you are able.
Meet a variety of on-campus supervisors, off-campus work-study-eligible employers, and local part-time employers eager to speak with you.
Explore opportunities in advance by reviewing job postings on Handshake before attending.
Bring your resume to share with employers—preparation goes a long way! Don’t have a resume? Stop by Drop-in Hours at the Garden House (Mon-Fri, 11-4) and our peer coaches can assist.
Come as you are—bring your energy and curiosity.
Never been to a career fair before? No problem! Staff from the Career Collaborative will be on hand to support you throughout the event.
First-Year Students: This event fulfills your InSight CAREERtalk milestone.
Juniors & Seniors: Please note, although this event does NOT fulfill your Career Fair attendance milestone, we hope you will stop by.

TechTalk: FTI Consulting Recruiting Opportunities (CAREERtalk)
2025-09-09 17:00 - 18:30 | Room 444, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Join us for an informational TechTalk with one of Champlain’s top tech partners, FTI Consulting. We will explore internship and post-graduate opportunities as well as learn how FTI has become a global leader in cyber and forensic consulting. We have had many Champlain alumni begin their careers at FTI and are excited to help the next generation of talent find their potential future employers.
*Takes place in room 444 of CCM*
** Fulfills a CAREERtalk milestone!**

GDC Conference Associate Q&A (CAREERtalk)
2025-09-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
Join Champlain College alumni Emily L’Abbe and Benjamin Wolcott-Schickler to learn about GDC’s Conference Associate program. Benjamin and Emily will discuss the application process and describe what the work is like during the course of the conference. Come ready with questions, because both alumni are seasoned GDC CAs and will be invaluable givers of advice to prepare you for applying to the best way to attend GDC 2026!
This event is recommended for Seniors in the Game Studio program who are planning on attending GDC in March 2026.
This fulfills the CAREERtalk milestone

WGC CHATS with Lyza Graham
2025-09-10 16:00 - 17:30 | Women’s & Gender Center, Skiff Hall Annex, 163 S Willard St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
All students, staff, and faculty are welcome to join us for WGC CHATS: a series where we interview folks with marginalized identities about their interesting career journeys. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from professionals in their field and ask them questions about how to excel in your own career.
Lyza Graham (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor located in Seattle, Washington. She is an avid 2SLGBTQIA+ advocate and working towards opening a private practice and applying to PhD programs.

Kelley Marketing Group Mix & Mingle (CAREERtalk)
2025-09-11 17:00 - 19:30
Are you an experienced marketer or budding marketing student interested in supporting our local nonprofits? Join Kelley Marketing Group’s fun evening of Mix & Mingle. Come meet new area marketing peeps, rekindle existing relationships with marketing peers and professionals, and hear how to get involved with Kelley Marketing Group. Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks will be provided. Arrive any time during advertised hours of the event and stay for as long as you are able.
Fulfills InSight CAREERtalk milestone if you engage at the event for 60 minutes.
About Kelley Marketing Group:
For over 40 years, Kelley Marketing Group has met monthly to provide pro-bono marketing advice to nonprofit organizations so they may thrive and improve our community. The “consultants” who gather include just-starting-out and seasoned marketing professionals, as well as faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Champlain College and other area colleges melding the community with academia. The nonprofit client completes a questionnaire outlining the marketing topic about which they are seeking advice. Consultants get access to the questionnaire in advance of the meeting to get their creative juices flowing in anticipation of sharing out during the 90-minute session.
Consultants can attend just an occasional meeting or join in the conversation every month. This is a great opportunity to network, build experience, and pay it forward. Learn more about Kelley Marketing Group at https://thekelleymarketinggroup.org/
**This is an off campus event! It takes place at Karma Birdhouse, 47 Maple Street, Burlington, VT**

Kelley Marketing Group September Meeting (CAREERtalk)
2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
Champlain College students and faculty convene with area marketing professionals to share their knowledge, experience, and ideas on a pro-bono basis with a different Vermont nonprofit client each month. You’ll gain some wonderful industry contacts and build relevant experience for your resume. Students will receive the client’s completed questionnaire a few days in advance of the meeting to have time to formulate ideas. Join virtually on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 995 8198 7401
Passcode: kmg
Fulfills InSight CAREERtalk milestone.

UPS Seasonal Hiring
2025-09-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Atrium, IDX Student Life Center, 262 S Willard St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Talent Acquisition Recruiter Jeff Abbott will be available to speak about seasonal positions with UPS. Early morning and evening shifts are available for students who’d like to earn extra money. Stop by the table any time during the two hours that Jeff will be on campus.

Wellbeing Week: Beavers for Betterment Fair
2025-09-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Champlain Room, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Join us at the Beavers for Betterment Fair, where we highlight on- and off-campus resources that help you take good care of yourself and others, along with service organizations offering volunteer opportunities. This event takes place during Dare to CARE Wellbeing Week, and is a collaboration between Dare to CARE and the Career Collaborative with sponsorship and support from SGA. Goodies, giveaways, and treats included! Come for the fun, stay for the wellbeing and volunteer opportunities. See you there! *Fulfills the InSight CAREERtalk milestone. Must engage for 60 minutes to satisfy this requirement.*

NuHarbor Career Night (CAREERtalk)
2025-09-24 17:00 - 18:00
Join us for a night to learn about the Futures Program at NuHarbor. This is your opportunity to mingle with the recruiting team, meet current NuHarbor team members who are Champlain alumni, and ask any lingering questions.
Bring your updated resume to apply in person!
This session will fulfill the InSight CAREERTalk milestone
**Being held in Joyce room 103**

Connor Holtkamp: InSight Purposeful Living Event & CAREERtalk
2025-10-01 15:30 - 17:00 | Alumni Auditorium, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Get ready for heat – both professional and literal! Connor Holtkamp, Champlain’s Game Studio Career Coach, has blazed an unconventional trail through the gaming industry. Now he’s ready to share his story while putting his taste buds to the ultimate test.
Join us for a “two-of-a-kind” interview experience where Connor will discuss his values-driven career journey while battling through a gauntlet of increasingly fiery hot sauces. As the heat intensifies, so will the conversation! Discover how his unwavering commitment to his principles opened doors to incredible opportunities and helped him navigate challenging work environments with integrity intact.
Connor’s passion for curiosity and dedication to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace have shaped not just his career but his entire approach to professional growth. Whether you’re breaking into the game industry or looking to align your career with your values, his insights will ignite your own path forward.
Think you can handle the heat? Stick around for the Q&A session – if Connor can still talk after the final sauce!Fair warning: This event may cause sweating, both from inspiration and capsaicin.
Fulfills the CAREERtalk and Purposeful Living InSight milestone. Must attend the full program to satisfy this requirement.

Freelancing with Confidence as a Game Dev (CAREERTALK)
2025-10-02 18:00 - 19:00
The video game industry isn’t in the same shape it was 10 years ago: the pandemic and subsequent layoffs transformed the talent pipeline. Talented devs are still needed to make games — that hasn’t changed — but major companies aren’t hiring full time workers like they used to. What does this mean for you?
This means you can carve out your own path as a freelancer! Alina and Aiden have been carving their own paths as game devs by leveraging their skills to tackle projects. Learn from them what you need to do to set up as a freelancer, what business considerations you should have, how to balance priorities of your full time job and your creative work, and more! Come ready with questions!
Featured Alumni: Alina Coffey (Game Art, 2023), Aiden Wright (Game Design & Game Programming, 2023)

Fall 2025 Career & Internship Fair (CAREERtalk)
2025-10-07 13:30 - 16:30 | Argosy Gym, IDX Student Life Center, 262 S Willard St, Burlington, VT, United States
Kickstart Your Future at the Fall 2025 Career & Internship Fair!
Looking for your next big opportunity? Meet our employer partners from a variety of industries, explore internships and full-time roles, and make valuable connections—all in one place! Whether you’re just starting out or ready to launch your career, this is your chance to shine. Bring your resume, dress in industry-appropriate attire, and take the first step toward your future. Don’t miss out!
Arrive anytime during Fair hours and stay for as long as you are able.
All students are encouraged to attend. Register in Handshake and follow participating employers to receive the latest updates.
Fulfills InSight Career Fair milestone for juniors and seniors and CAREERtalk milestone for first-years. To earn the milestone, you must engage for at least 60 minutes.

Alumni Virtual Office Hours with a Career Coach: Creative Studio
2025-10-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
An allotted time for alumni to drop in, connect with others in their industry, tackle career challenges, and work on professional development materials. Each session will be dedicated to a specific industry and hosted by a Career Coach from Champlain’s Career Collaborative. The October session is hosted by Sarah Stack, Career Coach for the Creative Studio.
Whether you have a question about your portfolio, are looking to meet other alumni in your industry, or simply could use a dedicated time to get the work done (we love a good body doubling moment), these office hours are here to support your professional development and career journey.
Stop by or stay for the hour!

Fall 2025 Networking Event hosted by Stiller Women in Business (CAREERtalk)
2025-10-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Champlain Room, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Join us for a dynamic networking event designed to connect students with campus leaders, alumni, employers, and representatives from community organizations. This is a valuable opportunity to build professional relationships, explore career paths, and gain insights from experienced professionals. Whether you’re looking to expand your network, seek mentorship, or explore job and internship opportunities, this event is the perfect place to start. Dress professionally and bring your curiosity and questions.
This event is open to all students — all years, all majors.
Upon completing this Handshake registration, you will need to also complete this external registration form: bit.ly/fall2025networkingstudent
Participation in the event fulfills the InSight CAREERtalk milestone.

New Breed Info Session: "Fired Up: Pizza + Possibilities" CAREERtalk
2025-10-22 03:30 - 16:30 | Room 102, Joyce Hall, 387 Maple St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Want to hear about Spring and Summer 2026 Digital Marketing, RevOps or Web Strategy paid internships? Want to learn about New Breed’s Co-op Program? Join members of the New Breed team for “Fired Up: Pizza + Possibilities.”
New Breed, based on the HULA Campus in Burlington’s South End Innovation District, is HubSpot’s most accredited and tech-enabled Solutions Partner thanks to our decades of experience, innovative use of technology, and curious, creative team members. We help companies unlock meaningful growth and forge the type of customer connections that drive recurring revenue — all while reducing costs and complexity.
Fulfills InSight CAREERtalk milestone. Pizza will be provided.

Hula Story Session: Champlain College & NuHarbor Security (CAREERtalk)
2025-10-23 16:00 - 18:30 | Hula Innovation Campus, Hula Lakeside, 50 Lakeside Ave, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
In this Story Session, Sara Byers, President of Leonardo’s Pizza, will facilitate a conversation with Champlain College President Alex Hernandez and NuHarbor Securities Founder & CEO Justin Fimlaid. They’ll share their personal leadership journeys and how they are preparing our community, students, and businesses for a world where cyber threats are as real as any physical risk. The event is free; however, you need to reserve a ticket.
**Fulfills InSight CAREERtalk milestone.

Vermont Tech Jam: Career + Tech Expo (CAREERtalk)
2025-10-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Hula Innovation Campus, Hula Lakeside, 50 Lakeside Ave, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Vermont Tech Jam is an annual career and tech expo, organized by Seven Days, that showcases some of Vermont’s most innovative companies. At the Vermont Tech Jam, you’ll meet dozens of representatives from companies working on everything from semiconductors to software, robotics systems to battery-powered airplanes, AI to UX, and everything in between. Free admission.
YOU MUST ALSO REGISTER AT techjamvt.com.

WGC CHATS with Jordan Gechtman
2025-11-05 16:00 - 17:15 | Women’s & Gender Center, Skiff Hall Annex, 163 S Willard St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
All students, staff, and faculty are welcome to join us for WGC CHATS- a series where we interview folks with marginalized identities about their interesting career journeys. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from professionals in their field and ask them questions about how to excel in your own career.
Jordan Gechtman (she/her) is the Assistant General Manager and Marketing Manager at Higher Ground, a local independent music venue. After receiving her Bachelor degree in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, she’s worked everything from retail & web management at a local ski shop, account management, and website strategy. Come hear about her career journey and ask her questions about the industry!

19th Annual Elevator Pitch Competition: Registration is open!
2025-11-06 10:00 - 2026-01-16 23:30
An elevator pitch is a brief, persuasive speech that you use to spark interest in a project, business idea, favorite organization – or in yourself. A good elevator pitch should last no longer than a short elevator ride, hence the name. At Champlain, we’ve made it a competition. Students compete for cash prizes and bragging rights. Plus…participation in the E-Pitch looks great on a résumé and is a skill you’ll use over and over again.
The competition is open to all years and majors. Come up with your 90-second pitch message in one of these categories:
• Job/Internship Seeker• Advocate• Entrepreneur (Business or Game)
A volunteer coach can help you develop and polish your pitch. You can also attend an interactive Pitch Prep workshop to build confidence in delivering your message.
You must complete the official application form.
The deadline to register is January 16, 2026.
Prizes in each category:1st Place: $500 | 2nd Place: $300 | 3rd Place: $100 | Fan Favorite: $50 Gift Card
Participation fulfills InSight CAREERtalk milestone for first-years and juniors and InSight Self-pitch milestone for seniors.
***This posting is only for prompting registration! These dates are not the actual date of the competitions, and therefore have no location other than the registration link!

Graeme Davis on TTRPGS and Narrative Design (CAREERtalk)
2025-11-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Presentation Room, Perry Hall, 251 S Willard St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Join us virtually or at our viewing party for a talk by award-winning speaker Graeme Davis, who’s done narrative design for everything from Warhammer to Total War… and some 40+ other titles! He’ll cover tabletop RPGs, writing for games, tell us some industry war stories, and even share some tips and tricks.

ChampJam & Hackathon
2025-11-07 18:00 - 2025-11-09 12:30 | Miller Center, Lakeside Campus, 175 Lakeside Ave, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Please complete the registration form in order to participate in the first annual ChampJam & Hackathon.
ChampJam’s mission is to challenge and inspire game makers of all skill levels to creatively solve problems through games. Over a 24 hour period, student teams will be tasked to create a game or project inspired by the prompt given at the start of the event. Volunteer mentors will be present during jamming hours to help you if you get stuck. The goal is fun and learning, so don’t take things too seriously :]
Students will be expected to bring their own laptops. Power bricks and extension cords will be provided. Hackathon students, or other students with low computing loads, are invited to use the Leahy Center computer lab. Meals will be provided Saturday and Sunday!
ChampJam & Hackathon Schedule
Friday Nov 76:00 pm: Arrive & Check-in at Lakeside7:00 pm: Theme Announced; Jamming Begins9:00 pm: Lakeside Closes for the Night
Saturday Nov 89:00 am: Lakeside Reopens9:00 pm: Jamming Ends
Sunday Nov 99:00 am: Lakeside Opens for Showcase9:30 am: Judging Begins12:00 pm: Winners Announced

Fall 2025 Mock Interview Days (Day 1) - VIRTUAL (CAREERtalk)
2025-11-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Career Collaborative Office, Garden House, 328 Maple St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Build your professional network and develop an essential skill by participating in our Fall 2025 Mock Interview Days. During a ONE-HOUR time block, you’ll be paired with a volunteer guest facilitator who will conduct a mock interview and provide feedback. This is a safe opportunity to work with someone who is invested in helping you build confidence. We have a great group of volunteers including faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and industry leaders who will help you prepare for your job, internship, grad school, or law school interview.
Mock Interviews will be conducted virtually on Zoom on this date. Your career coach will provide the Zoom link approximately five days in advance of your interview.
To register and select a one-hour time slot, click here.
To complete the registration form, you will need your resume. There is also an option to specify the type of position you wish to use for the mock interview and upload the job or internship posting.
Recommended for all years and majors.
Fulfills InSight Interviewing Prep milestone or CAREERtalk milestone.

Fall 2025 Mock Interview Days (Day 2) - VIRTUAL (CAREERtalk)
2025-11-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Career Collaborative Office, Garden House, 328 Maple St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Build your professional network and develop an essential skill by participating in our Fall 2025 Mock Interview Days. During a ONE-HOUR time block, you’ll be paired with a volunteer guest facilitator who will conduct a mock interview and provide feedback. This is a safe opportunity to work with someone who is invested in helping you build confidence. We have a great group of volunteers including faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and industry leaders who will help you prepare for your job, internship, grad school, or law school interview.
Mock Interviews will be conducted virtually on Zoom on this date. Your career coach will provide the Zoom link approximately five days in advance of your interview.
To register and select a one-hour time slot, click here.
To complete the external registration form, you will need your resume. There is also an option to specify the type of position you wish to use for the mock interview and upload the job or internship posting.
Recommended for all years and majors.
Fulfills InSight Interviewing Prep milestone or CAREERtalk milestone.

Tabling: Champlain's Hula Partnership
2025-11-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Atrium, IDX Student Life Center, 262 S Willard St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Did you know Champlain has a partnership with Hula, an entrepreneurial Hub and business co-working community beautifully located on the shores of Lake Champlain (and within a few minutes’ walk of the Miller Center on Lakeside Avenue)? Come learn how you can find your next internship, summer job, capstone host, mentor & more at Hula! Champlain’s Hula Liaison, Angela Koukoulas will be tabling, answering questions, and handing out candy on Wednesday, November 12th.

Fall 2025 Mock Interview Days (Day 3) - In Person (CAREERtalk)
2025-11-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Career Collaborative Office, Garden House, 328 Maple St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Build your professional network and develop an essential skill by participating in our Fall 2025 Mock Interview Days. During a ONE-HOUR time block, you’ll be paired with a volunteer guest facilitator who will conduct a mock interview and provide feedback. This is a safe opportunity to work with someone who is invested in helping you build confidence. We have a great group of volunteers including faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and industry leaders who will help you prepare for your job, internship, grad school, or law school interview.
November 13 mock Interviews will be conducted in person at the Career Collaborative Office, Garden House in Finney Quad.
To register and select a one-hour time slot, click here.
To complete the registration form, you will need your resume. There is also an option to specify the type of position you wish to use for the mock interview and upload the job or internship posting.
Recommended for all years and majors.
Fulfills InSight Interviewing Prep milestone or CAREERtalk milestone.

Working Abroad (CAREERtalk)
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:00
Henry Foley ’24 is a Tech Artist working in Dublin, Ireland at Black Shamrock and Zoë Campos ’25 is a Game Designer who is returning to Japan to join the company she interned at while participating in the Freeman Program.
Come to this virtual event to hear about their journeys including how they learned about international opportunities, went through the visa and work permit application process, and all the intricacies that follow. Working abroad is a challenging but rewarding opportunity, and it may not be as out of reach as it seems!
Google Meet Link.

Alumni Virtual Office Hours with a Career Coach: Game Studio
2025-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
An allotted time for alumni to drop in, connect with others in their industry, tackle career challenges, and work on professional development materials. Each session will be dedicated to a specific industry and hosted by a Career Coach from Champlain’s Career Collaborative. The November session is hosted by Connor Holtkamp, Career Coach for the Game Studio.
Whether you have a question about your portfolio, are looking to meet other alumni in your industry, or simply could use a dedicated time to get the work done (we love a good body doubling moment), these office hours are here to support your professional development and career journey.
Stop by or stay for the hour!

School of Visual Arts NYC Graduate Programs Info Session (CAREERtalk)
2025-11-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Room 442, Center for Communication & Creative Media, 375 Maple Street, Burlington, 05401, United States
Creative students! Ever considered graduate school? Come hear from SVA’s Graduate Programs Director, Terrence Masson, about the amazing graduate opportunities at SVA NYC! Ask questions and learn more about graduate school for creatives.
Snacks provided.
**Counts as a CAREERtalk milestone.

BETA Technologies Career Day
2025-11-16 09:00 - 16:00
Session One: 9:00-11:00 AM
Session Two: 11:30 AM-1:30 PM
Session Three: 2:00-4:00 PM
Explore exciting career opportunities and meet industry professionals at BETA, an electric aerospace company. Each session will include a Keynote Talk from BETA leadership. Register for ONE session. Registration closes at 11:30 PM on Monday, November 10. Once registered, you’ll get a QR code which is your ticket for entry. Bring this along with a valid photo ID to the event. You must get to this event on your own.
***Event Location: BETA Technologies, 154 Davinci Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403

Work Your Way: A Part-time & Seasonal Job Fair Series (CAREERtalk)
2025-11-19 15:30 - 18:00
Join us across the state for the Work Your Way Part-Time & Seasonal Job Fair Series! From 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm, you can meet employers who are hiring for jobs that fit every age and stage of life. What are you waiting for? Polish your resume and come out! This event is completely free. Sponsored by the Vermont Department of Labor. If you have questions, call your local American Job Center.
Locations:

5 Perry Street, #200, Barre, Vermont 05641
63 Pearl Street, Burlington, Vermont 05401
88 Merchants Row, Rutland, Vermont 05701
56 Main Street, Suite 101, Springfield, Vermont 05156
1197 Main Street, Suite 1, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

Accessibility: If you need special accommodations to attend this event, contact labor.communications@vermont.gov by 11/12/25. Requests received after that date cannot be guaranteed, but every effort will be made to provide the accommodation requested
This qualifies as a CAREERtalk and CAREERfair insight milestone.

Kelley Marketing Group November Meeting on Zoom (CAREERtalk)
2025-11-20 12:00 - 13:30
Champlain College students and faculty convene with area marketing professionals to share their knowledge, experience, and ideas on a pro-bono basis with a different Vermont nonprofit client each month. This month’s client is the Vermont Childrens Alliance. You’ll gain some wonderful industry contacts and build relevant experience for your resume. Students will receive the client’s completed questionnaire a few days in advance of the meeting to have time to formulate ideas. Join virtually on Zoom.
Topic: Kelley Marketing Group November 2025 Meeting
Time: Nov 20, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting https://champlainonline.zoom.us/j/98572589487?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 985 7258 9487
Passcode: kmg
About Kelley Marketing Group: For over 40 years, Kelley Marketing Group has met monthly to provide pro-bono marketing advice to nonprofit organizations so they may thrive and improve our community. The “consultants” who gather include just-starting-out and seasoned marketing professionals, as well as faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Champlain College and other area colleges melding the community with academia. The nonprofit client completes a questionnaire outlining the marketing topic about which they are seeking advice. Consultants get access to the questionnaire in advance of the meeting to get their creative juices flowing in anticipation of sharing out during the 90-minute session. Consultants can attend just an occasional meeting or join in the conversation every month. This is a great opportunity to network, build experience, and pay it forward.
Fulfills InSight CAREERtalk milestone.

UPS is Hiring! Tabling Event in IDX
2025-11-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Atrium, IDX Student Life Center, 262 S Willard St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Whether you’re interested in building a lifelong career with us or need a great short-term gig that pays well and could lead to more, you can find exactly what you’re looking for with United Parcel Service. We are actively hiring for seasonal support drivers, driver helpers, and package handlers during the busy holiday season. Hourly positions range from $21 to $28 per hour plus milesge as a starting wage. We’d love to have you join us for a few weeks — or a whole career!

Stiller School of Business and School of Social Innovation Capstone Poster Session (CAREERtalk)
2025-12-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Hula Innovation Campus, Hula Lakeside, 50 Lakeside Ave, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
It’s time to celebrate our students! Stop by to learn what our Stiller School of Business and School of Social Innovation seniors have been working on this semester. Their clients have included BootstrapVT, Dementia Collaborative, United Way of Northwest Vermont: Working Bridges, The Janet Munt Family Room, Hollywood Vermont, Vermont Soccer Association, Redstone, Town of Shelburne, and others. A few students are starting businesses or working to expand their existing business. Light refreshments will be provided. Hope to see you at this end-of-semester event in the vibrant Hula co-working space overlooking beautiful Lake Champlain. Undergraduate students are encouraged to attend to see what’s in store for them in the senior year.
**Fulfills InSight CAREERtalk milestone.

Alumni Virtual Office Hours with a Career Coach: Tech Industry
2025-12-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
An allotted time for alumni to drop in, connect with others in their industry, tackle career challenges, and work on professional development materials. Each session will be dedicated to a specific industry and hosted by a Career Coach from Champlain’s Career Collaborative.
The December session is hosted by Kerry Shackett, Career Coach for the Division of ITS. Whether you have a question about your resume, are looking to meet other alumni in your industry, or simply could use a dedicated time to get the work done (we love a good body doubling moment), these office hours are here to support your professional development and career journey. Stop by or stay for the hour!

Kelley Marketing Group December Meeting Virtual on Zoom (CAREERtalk)
2025-12-18 12:00 - 13:30
Champlain College students and faculty convene with area marketing professionals to share their knowledge, experience, and ideas on a pro-bono basis with a different Vermont nonprofit client each month. This month’s client is the Partnerships for Literacy and Learning. You’ll gain some wonderful industry contacts and build relevant experience for your resume. Students will receive the client’s completed questionnaire a few days in advance of the meeting to have time to formulate ideas. Join virtually on Zoom.
Topic: Kelley Marketing Group DecemberMeeting Time: Dec 18, 2025, 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 914 2944 5996Passcode: kmg
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Join instructions https://champlainonline.zoom.us/meetings/91429445996/invitations?signature=g_kpuyMu1HOpNW5gwhMwU8pzf2-QHNeudb3aKbuVcXQ
About Kelley Marketing Group: For over 40 years, Kelley Marketing Group has met monthly to provide pro-bono marketing advice to nonprofit organizations so they may thrive and improve our community. The “consultants” who gather include just-starting-out and seasoned marketing professionals, as well as faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Champlain College and other area colleges melding the community with academia. The nonprofit client completes a questionnaire outlining the marketing topic about which they are seeking advice. Consultants get access to the questionnaire in advance of the meeting to get their creative juices flowing in anticipation of sharing out during the 90-minute session. Consultants can attend just an occasional meeting or join in the conversation every month. This is a great opportunity to network, build experience, and pay it forward.
Fulfills InSight CAREERtalk milestone.

Alumni Virtual Office Hours with a Career Coach: Game Studio
2026-01-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
An allotted time for alumni to drop in, connect with others in their industry, tackle career challenges, and work on professional development materials. Each session will be dedicated to a specific industry and hosted by a Career Coach from Champlain’s Career Collaborative. The January session is hosted by Connor Holtkamp, Career Coach for the Game Studio.
Whether you have a question about your portfolio, are looking to meet other alumni in your industry, or simply could use a dedicated time to get the work done (we love a good body doubling moment), these office hours are here to support your professional development and career journey.
Stop by or stay for the hour!

Pitch Prep Workshop (CAREERtalk)
2026-01-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Room 114, SD Ireland Family Center, 391 Maple St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Join us for an hour to focus on techniques to help you prepare your “pitch.” Whether you’re trying to land a job or internship, influence others about your favorite social cause, or promote your game or business, a strong “pitch” is an important resource for your career toolkit.
The workshop is more fun if you bring friends. Open to all years and majors.
Fulfills InSight CAREERtalk milestone.

Negotiating a Raise with Zach Phillips (2020) (MONEYtalk) (CAREERtalk)
2026-01-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
Spend some time with Champlain College 2020 Game Design alum Zach Phillips as he gives you actionable tips for negotiating for raises and compensation packages.
Zach Phillips is the newly minted Tech Director at Serenity Forge, having gotten his start as a Game Programmer there in 2023. He established his commitment to mentorship of up and coming developers as an instructor at iDTech — a commitment he maintains as a return mentor for the semiannual Mock Interview Days presented by the Career Collaborative. As an alum from Champlain, Zach is uniquely positioned to walk you through how to translate your class projects to measurable outcomes to use in negotiations for your initial compensation packages. Start thinking in terms of growth now to pay it forward to your future, professional self!

Jumpstart Your Career In Media: Speed Mentoring Event (Career Fair)
2026-01-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
Ready to break into the industry? Meet the people who make it happen! At this FUTURE NOW Speed Mentoring event, you’ll sit down with executives and creative leaders in Content Creation, Content Strategy, Programming, Production Management, Marketing & Communications, Sales & Distribution, Business Strategy, and Publishing. They’re here to share their stories, answer your questions, and give you the insider advice you need to launch your career. This is your chance to build connections, learn directly from the pros, and get inspired for what’s next.

Andrea Alva-Araya – Senior Negotiator
Orion Worldwide-IPG Mediabrands
Dayo Harewood – SVP, Creative, Music & Entertainment, CBS Sports, Kids & Family, Paramount
Sophia Juarez – Associate Director, Custom Content, Crain Communications
Eric Korsh – President, Scout Productions
Jessalin Lam – VP, Impact, Equity & Community, Publicis Group
Anjelica Rosa – Head of Platform, Hydrow
Richard Shirley – SVP, Distribution Business Development, A+E Global Media
Artie Scheff – Fmr SVP, Marketing, ReelzChannel
Jonathan Small – VP, Video Production & Special Projects, Corporate Creative Group, NBCU
Stefan Stankevich – Fmr Executive Producer, Animation Editorial Director, Paramount
Joseph Stefan – Director, Distribution & Business Development, AMC Networks
John Vandall – Director, Distribution Business Development, A+E Global Media

Please RSVP by January 21. Space is limited.

Employer Spotlight Series: AFLAC Information Session (CAREERtalk & Career Fair)
2026-01-28 17:00 - 18:00 | Room 221, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Dream bigger than just a job. Grow your career at Aflac with limitless opportunities. Aflac Incorporated is a Fortune 500 company, providing financial protection to millions of policyholders and customers through its subsidiaries in the U.S. and Japan. Join a growing team of sales professionals leveraging a national brand to help local people! Learn how an insurance career can provide financial independence and long-term career security. Aflac is a leader in the supplemental employee benefits industry, providing workplace employee benefits solutions to employers of all sizes. Hiring for Sales Associates and Sales Interns. Open to all years and majors.
Attendance at the info session fulfills InSight CAREERtalk & Career Fair milestones. Register in Handshake or just show up.

Behavioral Interviewing Workshop Hosted by FTI (CAREERtalk & Interview Prep)
2026-01-28 17:30 - 18:15 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. They work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks, and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk, and optimizing performance, their teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.Join FTI Consulting representative Sharon Kwan for a brief overview on the firm and opportunities, followed by an “Ace the Interview” session focused on how to succeed in behavioral-style interviews. FTI is recruiting for Entry-level Consultants, Forensic Litigation and Consulting.
The workshop is open to all majors, though students in the ITS Division may find it especially relevant due to the strong alignment between their coursework and current job opportunities at FTI. This event is also an excellent opportunity to prepare for upcoming interviews, ask questions about open roles, and connect directly with professionals from FTI Consulting—especially valuable for students actively applying or considering applying.
This workshop fulfills the Insight CAREERtalk & Interview Prep milestones. Register on Handshake.

Employer Spotlight Series: National Life Information Session (CAREERtalk & Career Fair)
2026-01-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Room 221, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Do good. Be good. Make good. Do work that matters. Work with people you respect in a location that’s right for you. National Life Group will be recruiting for Associate Underwriter Training Program, Start Claims Specialist Training Program, New Business Associate, and Equity Services, Inc. Hospitality Specialist. National Life Group offers life insurance, annuity and investment products to help individuals, families and businesses pursue their financial goals.
Attendance at the info session fulfills InSight CAREERtalk & Career Fair milestones. Register in Handshake or just show up.

Pitch Prep Workshop (CAREERtalk)
2026-01-29 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Room 424, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States

Redefining Purpose and Success (CAREERtalk & Purposeful Living)
2026-02-10 11:30 - 12:30 | Alumni Auditorium, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Join us for a powerful conversation on living with purpose with entrepreneur and educator Akshata Nayak, founder of Little Patakha. In this 45-minute talk, facilitated by a Peer Coach from the Career Collaborative, Akshata will share her nonlinear career journey and what it really means to hold values in decision-making and to create impact-driven work in uncertain times. From redefining success to navigating burnout and resilience, this event will offer insight to anyone seeking clarity, meaning, and alignment in their personal and professional lives.
Fulfills the Purposeful Living and CAREERtalk InSight milestone. Must attend the full program to satisfy this requirement.

Spice and Advice: President Hernandez
2026-02-10 14:30 - 15:45 | Alumni Auditorium, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Think you can handle the heat? Join us for the second installment of Spice and Advice, an InSight milestone event that brings together career wisdom and increasingly spicy wings in a format inspired by the viral Hot Ones interview series.
Watch President Alex Hernandez tackle progressively hotter sauces while sharing insights about his journey from teaching high school math in South Los Angeles to leading Champlain College, his experiences building career-focused education programs, and his vision for the future of higher education. As the Scoville scale rises, so does the candor. You’ll hear authentic stories, hard-won advice, and answers to your burning questions (pun intended) about navigating your career and life after Champlain.
Come for the heat, stay for the wisdom. This Purposeful Living + CAREERtalk milestone offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from President Hernandez in an informal, entertaining setting where vulnerability meets a dash of humor. Students, this is your chance to watch your college president tackle the gauntlet while dropping knowledge about leadership, career journeys, and everything in between. This is an event you won’t want to miss.
Fulfills both the Purposeful Living and CAREERtalk InSight milestones. Must attend the full program to satisfy these requirements.

Alumni Virtual Office Hours with a Career Coach: Creative Studio
2026-02-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
An allotted time for alumni to drop in, connect with others in their industry, tackle career challenges, and work on professional development materials. Each session will be dedicated to a specific industry and hosted by a Career Coach from Champlain’s Career Collaborative. The February session is hosted by Sarah Stack, Career Coach for the Creative Studio, including alumni from Animation, Creative Media, Filmmaking, Digital Humanities, Broadcast Media, Media Production, Graphic Design & Visual Communication, Integrative Professional Studies, Sonic Arts, User Experience & Interaction Design, Writing & Publishing, and Undeclared CCM.
Whether you have a question about your portfolio, are looking to meet other alumni in your industry, or simply could use a dedicated time to get the work done (we love a good body doubling moment), these office hours are here to support alumni’s professional development and career journey. Stop by or stay for the hour!

Kelley Marketing Group February Meeting Virtual on Zoom (CAREERtalk)
2026-02-19 12:00 - 13:30 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
Champlain College students and faculty convene with area marketing professionals to share their knowledge, experience, and ideas on a pro-bono basis with a different Vermont nonprofit client each month. Our February client is The Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds. You’ll gain some wonderful industry contacts and build relevant experience for your resume. Students will receive the client’s completed questionnaire a few days in advance of the meeting to have time to formulate ideas. Join virtually on Zoom.
Topic: Kelley Marketing GroupTime: Feb 19, 2026 11:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 966 2577 9150Passcode: kmg
About Kelley Marketing Group: For over 40 years, Kelley Marketing Group has met monthly to provide pro-bono marketing advice to nonprofit organizations so they may thrive and improve our community. The “consultants” who gather include just-starting-out and seasoned marketing professionals, as well as faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Champlain College and other area colleges melding the community with academia. The nonprofit client completes a questionnaire outlining the marketing topic about which they are seeking advice. Consultants get access to the questionnaire in advance of the meeting to get their creative juices flowing in anticipation of sharing out during the 90-minute session. Consultants can attend just an occasional meeting or join in the conversation every month. This is a great opportunity to network, build experience, and pay it forward.
Fulfills InSight CAREERtalk milestone.

Spring 2026 Mock Interview Days (Day 1) - VIRTUAL (CAREERtalk)
2026-02-23 10:00 - 17:00
Build your professional network and develop an essential skill by participating in our Spring 2026 Mock Interview Days. During a ONE-HOUR time block, you’ll be paired with a volunteer guest facilitator who will conduct a mock interview and provide feedback. This is a safe opportunity to work with someone who is invested in helping you build confidence. We have a great group of volunteers including faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and industry leaders who will help you prepare for your job, internship, grad school, or law school interview.
Mock Interviews will be conducted virtually on Zoom on this date. Your career coach will provide the Zoom link approximately five days in advance of your interview.
To register and select a one-hour time slot, select EXTERNAL REGISTRATION in the top right corner on Handshake and then complete the custom Mock Interview Days registration form.
To complete the external registration form, you will need your resume. There is also an option to specify the type of position you wish to use for the mock interview and upload the job or internship posting.
Recommended for all years and majors.
Fulfills InSight Interviewing Prep milestone or CAREERtalk milestone.

Spring 2026 Mock Interview Days (Day 2): VIRTUAL (CAREERtalk)
2026-02-24 10:00 - 17:00

Spring 2026 Mock Interview Days (Day 3) (CAREERtalk)
2026-02-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Career Collaborative Office, Garden House, 328 Maple St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Build your professional network and develop an essential skill by participating in our Spring 2026 Mock Interview Days. During a ONE-HOUR time block, you’ll be paired with a volunteer guest facilitator who will conduct a mock interview and provide feedback. This is a safe opportunity to work with someone who is invested in helping you build confidence. We have a great group of volunteers including faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and industry leaders who will help you prepare for your job, internship, grad school, or law school interview.
Mock Interviews will be conducted in person at the Career Collaborative Office, Garden House in Finney Quad.
To register and select a one-hour time slot, select EXTERNAL REGISTRATION in the top right corner on Handshake and then complete the custom Mock Interview Days registration form.
To complete the external registration form, you will need your resume. There is also an option to specify the type of position you wish to use for the mock interview and upload the job or internship posting.
Recommended for all years and majors.
Fulfills InSight Interviewing Prep milestone or CAREERtalk milestone.

The Dean's Cup: UVM Grossman School of Business
2026-03-03 09:00 - 17:00 | External Venue
The Dean’s Cup is the Grossman School of Business’ very own case competition. The GDC provides teams of 2 to 4 undergraduate students with all backgrounds and levels of experience the chance to apply their analytical skills outside the classroom, practice their presentation skills, and have fun! It’s also a great chance for underclassmen students to prepare for larger case competitions and bolster their resumes. This is a one-day event on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, Vermont Town Meeting Day!
What is a Case Competition? A case competition is an event where students collaborate to solve a real-world business problem. With a limited timeframe, students must analyze the scenario, come up with a solution, and present their recommendation to a panel of judges. Case competitions are a great resume builder and experiential learning opportunity to supplement a business or liberal arts education.
We want YOU!
We are excited this year to expand our student-run case competition to include teams from universities within the region! That includes Champlain College! We ask that external teams have a faculty advisor who can help coordinate logistics to and from the competition. What we need is YOU –smart, engaged students who want to expand their skills in presentation and problem-solving. Once you have selected your team, please register here by February 1st.
The Dean’s Cup is FREE to participate in and is held on a single day. Not only is the Dean’s Cup up for grabs, but students will also compete for $3,000 in cash prizes!

Kelley Marketing Group March Meeting: Virtual on Zoom (CAREERtalk)
2026-03-19 12:00 - 13:30 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
Champlain College students and faculty convene with area marketing professionals to share their knowledge, experience, and ideas on a pro-bono basis with a different Vermont nonprofit client each month. Our March client is Sail Beyond Cancer Vermont (https://www.sailbeyondcancer.org/vermont-chapter). You’ll gain some wonderful industry contacts and build relevant experience for your resume. Students will receive the client’s completed questionnaire a few days in advance of the meeting to have time to formulate ideas. Join virtually on Zoom.
Topic: Kelley Marketing Group March MeetingTime: Mar 19, 2026 11:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 936 3008 0221Passcode: kmg
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About Kelley Marketing Group: For over 40 years, Kelley Marketing Group has met monthly to provide pro-bono marketing advice to nonprofit organizations so they may thrive and improve our community. The “consultants” who gather include just-starting-out and seasoned marketing professionals, as well as faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Champlain College and other area colleges melding the community with academia. The nonprofit client completes a questionnaire outlining the marketing topic about which they are seeking advice. Consultants get access to the questionnaire in advance of the meeting to get their creative juices flowing in anticipation of sharing out during the 90-minute session. Consultants can attend just an occasional meeting or join in the conversation every month. This is a great opportunity to network, build experience, and pay it forward.
Fulfills InSight CAREERtalk milestone.
