Upcoming Events
On Campus Information Session
- January 24, 2012
Financial Management Seminar: Steps to Financial Success
Room L102, 5:30pm
- January 31, 2012
Financial Management Seminar: Steps to Financial Success
Room L102, 5:30pm
Career Fair
Capitol College's 27th Annual Engineering, Computer Sciences, Information
Technology and Business Career Fair will be held on Friday, March 30, 2012 in the McGowan Academic Center. Registration is now open for employers interested in participating.
Registration Options:
If you are already registered with our Online Career Center you can simply log-in to your account and click on “Career Fair” under events to proceed to the registration form.
If you are not currently registered with the Online Career Center you can go to:
https://capitol-college-csm.symplicity.com/events.
We look forward to seeing you at our 2012 Career Fair!
Past Events
Would you like the opportunity to develop and enhance your resume skills? Take the initiative to seek out seminars and events! It will help you grow and become more effective both in your professional and personal life. Mark your calendar for the following events:
Leadership Development Workshop
November 29th @ 4:00pm in room 154 with Kay Logan of Aspire Services
Financial Management Seminar
December 1st & December 8th @ 4:00pm with Shaun Samuels, Financial Aid Office
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Gain helpful information on the financial aid process and other funding resources
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Identify the benefits and consequences of developing a financial plan
The events are sponsored by: Office of Student Life with Funding from Maryland Higher Education Commission
On Campus Information Session
The T. Howard Foundation partners with media companies to provide internship opportunities for multi-ethnic minority students. On Wednesday, October 19, 2011, there will be a representative present. Please visit the main building, room 266 at 6:00pm to speak with presenter, Lashika Howard.
Career Day
This year's Career Day was held on Tuesday, September 27, 2011. The event was highlighted by the two keynote speakers; Dr. Supriya Banerjee of Colum
bus Technologies and Guy Johnson of BB & T both shared their personal career journeys and wisdom with students. Sessions throughout the day highlighted a variety of topics including: internships, resumes, interview tips, business etiquette, professional dress and tips for the job search. Learn more about the workshops, discussions and distinguished guests who made Career Day another successful event.
“New and Inventive Ways to Enter the Federal Employment”
A workshop led by Karol Taylor, coauthor, Find Your Federal Job Fit, Guide to America’s Federal Jobs & federal retiree. The content of the workshop will include the process of student internships. Attendees are encouraged to bring a current résumé.
- Friday, September 9, 2011 from 9am – 4pm (lunch will be provided)
located in Library, Room 102
Paid Internships Info Session
INROADS has helped students transition from interns to full-time careers with over 1000 major companies. Join Denya Wilson for an information session on the opportunities and benefits available.
- Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 6:00pm in Room 266
Career Fair
Capitol College's 26th Annual Engineering, Computer Sciences, Information Technology and Business Career Fair took place on Friday, April 8, 2011 in the McGowan Academic Center.
The following companies attended:
- AFLAC
- BCS, Inc.
- Defense Information Systems Agency
- JEM Engineering
- MEI Technologies, Inc.
- Patton Electronics
- PEPCO Holdings, Inc.
- SafeNet, Inc.
- SGT, Inc.
- The SI Organization
During the Career Fair, students and alumni were given the opportunity to network with corporate recruiters and professionals from wide-ranging companies. The face-to-face time with hiring companies is invaluable to students looking for careers in a volatile job market.
The Career Fair also offered several workshops for those in attendance, the first titled “Keys to a successful Job Search.” During this workshop, Tony Miller, director of graduate admissions, advised students on how to search for a job and gave students helpful tips to see them through their interview process.
The second workshop, “The Internet Job Search and Researching Employers,” was hosted by Rick Sample, director of library and information literacy. Sample showed students how to optimize their job search according to their experiences and also advised them on what to know about a company before you begin an interview.The afternoon was concluded with Ken Crocket, director of Critical Infrastructures and Cyber Protection Center and his presentation, “Internships and Networking,” which highlighted the advantages of holding an internship while earning a degree.
For more information about the Career Fair, visit the MyCapitol portal or contact: Career Services at careers {at} capitol-college.edu.
Career Day
Every year, Capitol presents a Career Day to students, giving them time off from the daily grind to prepare themselves for their lives after college. This event is an annual, mandatory event for all new and returning full-time students to qualify for the Capitol College Commitment, the college's job guarantee.
All classes are cancelled on the day of the event, when students attend presentations and workshops designed for their specific year; keynote speakers from respected organizations and etiquette training luncheon are often highlights. Although Career Day is geared towards full-time students, part-time students, graduate students and alumni are also welcome to attend. This opportunity to network and form new relationships is also extended to local businesses.
Career Day was held on Tuesday, September 28, 2010. The keynote speaker was Rick Maltz, President of The Maltz Group. He discussed his professional experiences and what led him down the career path he chose. Other topics, included internships, resumes, interview tips, professional dress and the federal job search. To view pictures from last year's Career Day events, visit the college's official Facebook page.
