Annual
Transportation Career Expo
March 13, 2008
1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Coffman Memorial Union
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
This afternoon event provides information to students on transportation-related careers. Sessions highlight transportation career alternatives and preparation strategies. Students are encouraged to bring their résumés and receive helpful suggestions from individuals experienced in reviewing the résumés of job applicants. The event is also a chance for employers to network with potential employees. A reception offering networking and employment-seeking opportunities is included.
The Transportation Career Expo is sponsored by the Education and Outreach Council of the Center for Transportation Studies, the Women's Transportation Seminar, the Minnesota Local Road Research Board, Minnesota LTAP, the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Institute, and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP).
Who should attend
- Undergraduate and graduate students who would like to learn more about transportation-related careers and how to go about finding a job in their chosen field
- Employers who are interested in networking with students and recent graduates who might fill current or future full-time and part-time positions as well as summer internships
- Professional associations that are interested in reaching out to students and recent graduates as potential members
Why you should attend
- Bring your résumé and receive helpful suggestions from individuals experienced in reviewing the résumés of job applicants. They will also be available at the reception to answer your individual questions.
- Listen to sessions highlighting transportation career alternatives and preparation strategies, and attend a reception offering networking and employment-seeking opportunities.
- Take advantage of a great opportunity to meet students, transportation professionals, and employers in a casual atmosphere, learn more about future job opportunities, and enjoy an assortment of complimentary food and beverages.
Program
1:15 p.m.
Registration (Mississippi Room)
1:30 p.m.
Welcome in the Mississippi Lounge (additional registration)
Drop off résumés for review; mentor and speaker networking
1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
- Engineering & Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Careers (Room 325)
- Transportation Planning and Policy Careers (Room 326)
- Transportation Logistics Careers (Room 323)
Session focuses on the design, construction, and maintenance aspects within local, state, and consultant positions as well as the design and integration of intelligent transportation systems (ITS), which may include traffic engineering, vehicles, sensing, controls, communications, and measurement.
Session focuses on the analysis of and planning for transportation services.
Session focuses on the management of the flow of products from producer to consumer.
3:00 p.m.
Employer Exhibits (Mississippi Room)
Meet and network with representatives from companies involved in the transportation field. Enjoy complimentary snacks. Pick up résumés and drop off evaluations.
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Optional Interviewing/Networking/Resume Writing Session
(Room 319)
5:00 p.m.
Adjourn