2012 Regional Student Symposium, sponsored by KPMG

Through workshops and panel discussions, students will learn how to effectively navigate the job search and  be empowered to succeed in acquiring an internship in a challenging economic landscape. The day will conclude with a Career Fair where students will have the opportunity to learn about various internship programs and network with prospective employers.
Benefits of the Program:
• Opportunity to network and find out about career and/or internship opportunities
• Professional workshops designed to prepare students for successful internship applications
• Strengthen communication and interviewing skills
• Networking with recruiters

Who Can Attend?
• Freshmen-Juniors at a 4-year university/college OR at a community college with intent to transfer to a 4-year university/college OR 1st year Graduate Students
• Attaining a degree in business, accounting, finance, and related career professions
• GPA minimum of 3.2

Event Highlights:
• Two rotations of Student Workshops that will focus on:
- Internship preparedness
- Academic preparedness/knowledge
- Career development

• Luncheon with Keynote Speaker
• Career Fair

All those interested in participating must register and submit their resume to studentsummitny@national.alpfa.org

Free webinar, on Tuesday, 12/6 @ 9 PM EST for Latinos in College in partnership with Sofrito Media Group

Need a mentor? Register now! FREE webinar 12/6 at 9 PM ET by @marieladabbah for @latinosincolleg.http://tinyurl.com/75nzq6r

how to be a smart credit card user

Dr. David Erlach, one of Queens College’s Accounting Professors, is going to talk with us about credit cards.  He will discuss When it is a good time to use your credit card or apply for one and how to get your credit score, tips to stay out of debt, etc.  He will even talk to us about how to increase our credit score or what is it used for.   If you want to learn all there is to credit cards come join us for this exciting event on Monday, November 14 during free hour (12:15-1:30) in Powdermaker rm119.  Free pizza will be served after the event.  Hope to see you there!!!

Becker CPA information session

Becker CPA will be coming to Queens College on Wednesday, November 9 in Powdermaker 119 at free hour (12:15-1:30) .  Come and learn about the CPA, certified public accountant, exam changes, if you need 150 credits to take the test, and how to prepare for the actual exam.  Also, come see some of the actual questions that were on past exams.