Student Offerings
The Olitsky Family Foundation Career Readiness Program is designed to provide supplemental support for students with cognitive and emotional differences during their professional development. Students do not need a diagnosis to participate. Supports include:
- 1-on-1 Coaching Sessions
> Schedule via Handshake or email atavares@andrew.cmu.edu - Career Readiness Workshops & Information Sessions
> Federal Employment for People With and Without Disabilities (9/5, 6 p.m. ET)
> Preparing for Federal Job and Internship Applications (9/17, 5 p.m. ET)
> Defining My Spectrum (9/26, 6 p.m. ET)
> The Creative Spark: Celebrating ADHD at Lunch - In Person (10/2, 12 p.m. ET)
> Integrate Information Session (9/25, 5:30 p.m. ET) - Student-Employer Connect Events
> 1:1 Student Employer Connect Event (10/29, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. ET) - Professional Power Hour
> Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. ET - Recharge Rooms
> Available during in-person career fairs
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What: Develop individualized goals for your career and professional development in a small barrier-free environment With Whom: Meet with Amy Tavares Where: CPDC Advising Center (West Wing, 2nd Floor), virtual via Zoom, or over the phone When: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET How: Schedule appointments (Handshake) or email atavares@andrew.cmu.edu BACK TO TOP |
 CAREER READINESS WORKSHOPS & INFORMATION SESSIONS |
Federal Hiring Workshop Series: Federal Employment for People With and Without DisabilitiesSeptember 5th, 6 p.m. ET
Preparing for Federal Job and Internship Applications September 17th 5 p.m. ET
Defining My Spectrum September 26th, 6 p.m. ET
The Creative Spark: Celebrating ADHD at Lunch – In Person October 2nd, 12 - 1 p.m. ET
Integrate Information Session September 25th, 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. ET
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What: A networking opportunity for students and employers to connect. These events promote one-on-one conversations in a casual, flexible, and reduced-barrier environment. A recharge room (a low-sensory room) and communication badges are available for all attendees. 1:1 Student Employer Connect Event
Learn more about the 1:1 Student Employer Connect Event by attending one of our 15-minute information sessions! |
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What: 1-hour block of time dedicated to work on professional development tasks (i.e., applying for jobs, preparing for interviews, updating LinkedIn profile, etc.,) alongside a career consultant and your peers With Whom: A CPDC Career Consultant and other CMU students/alumni Audience: Students and Alumni Where: Zoom & CPDC (West Wing, 2nd Floor) When: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. ET How: Schedule, get a Zoom link, or reserve an in-person spot here BACK TO TOP |
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What: A Recharge Room is a reduced sensory space where any student can go to rest, relax, and refresh during an event. Fidget objects, earplugs, and coloring pages are made available. A staff member may also be available to talk and provide words of encouragement. When: Check this page's calendar to see all of our Recharge Rooms. You can use them before, after, and during an event. Where: Location of the Recharge Room is located in the calendar event. BACK TO TOP |
