Discovery Recruitment Event
Connect with Employers and Kickstart Your Career!
Location
University Center : Ballroom
Date & Time
October 16, 2025, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Description
Looking for a job or internship? Join the Career Center and the UMBC Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers for an exclusive networking event designed to help you make meaningful connections that can lead to an interview or career advancement.
This event is for ALL UMBC STUDENTS and ALL MAJORS.
What to Expect
- Networking with a Purpose: Meet employers who are actively looking to hire UMBC students from a wide range of disciplines.
- Dinner and Great Conversation: Enjoy FREE dinner, hors d’oeuvres, and dedicated networking time in a relaxed setting. Our sit-down dinner is specifically designed to spark great conversations with employers interested in students in your major.
- Keynote Speaker: Get career advice from successful UMBC alumna, Talmesha Richards '04, chemical engineering and mathematics. She'll share her insights on "From Potential to Power: Building a Career Rooted in Identity, Innovation, and Impact."
How to Prepare
- Dress professionally and bring several copies of your resume.
- Space is limited, so be sure to register as soon as possible. Registration details are coming soon!
Questions? Feel free to contact Diane Crump-Fogle, crump@umbc.edu.
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Please note: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. If you would like to request accommodations (e.g., ASL interpreters, captioning, wheelchair access, etc.) for this event due to a disability, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event hos (careers@umbc.edu with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.
