This is an opportunity to hear from professionals in the business field and beyond! With a focus on professionalism, entrepreneurism, and volunteerism, the conference will include several components – keynote, panel discussions, and networking.
Hear from professionals in the field about today's business world!
Opportunity to:
- Gain information on starting a business and making money
- Learn about the power of volunteerism for career and personal development
- Enhance your networking skills through workshop and lunch event
- Connect with potential employers and successful alumni
Registration
Your registration includes: a free continental breakfast, attendance at all sessions, and networking lunch. Register here: https://pitt.wufoo.com/forms/k15sjua41ebrrz9/
Event Details
Date: April 3, 2024
Time: 8:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Smith Hall and Ferguson theatre
Keynote
Michel Marie Keller
Vice President of Education & Workforce
The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc.
LinkedIn: Experienced Vice President of Education and Workforce Development with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization management- human resources industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Public Speaking, Training, Human Resources, Leadership Development, and Grants. Strong business development professional graduated from the University of Pittsburgh- Greensburg. Currently serves on the Pitt Alumni Board of Directors- President and the Pittsburgh Job Corp Community Advisory Board of Directors.
Michel Marie Keller is proud mother of four children (3-daughters/1-son) and a ‘Mimi’ of 4 granddaughters. She graduated from Penn Trafford High School and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg in 1996.
She was hired as the Vice President of Education & Workforce Development for the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. (PIC) in 2020. She is responsible for the oversite of PIC Youth Programs, IT Department, DADS MATTER Program, Youth Re-Entry Program, adult education in the Westmoreland County Prison and EARN Program, as well as the Title 1 staff at the PA CareerLink® in Westmoreland and Fayette Counties.
Michel is a current American Red Cross certified CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor, a National Council Mental Health First Aid Instructor, and Pennsylvania Mandated Reporter Instructor. She is part of the Pittsburgh Job Corp Community Relations Board and is so honored to be the Pitt Greensburg Alumni President for the 2023-2025 term.
Workshops & Sessions
- How to Start Your Own Business & raise money
- Gaining experience & Volunteerism 101
- Professionalism: an alumni panel
- Networking Tips
& Networking Lunch
2024 Program Itinerary
- 8:15am - 8:40am: Check-In and Breakfast
- 8:45am - 9:10am: Conference Welcome by President Gregerson & Introductions
- 9:10am - 9:55am: Session 1, How to Start Your Own Business and Raise Money
- 10am - 10:45am: Session 2, Volunteerism 101
- 10:50am - 11:50am: Session 3, Alumni Panel: Advice for the Job Search Process
- 11:55am - 12:15pm: Session 4, Networking Tips by our sponsor: Enterprise Mobility
- 12:15pm-12:35pm: Keynote Speaker
- 12:45pm - 2pm: Networking Lunch