Internship Summit Agenda

Headshots

  8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

  Main Hall

Be sure to get your free, professional headshot before we get started.

Sign In, Breakfast, & Networking

  9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

  Main Hall & Dining Room

Make sure you sign in before grabbing breakfast and networking with fellow interns.

Opening Remarks

Presented by WFWIB Executive Director Janet Ward.

  9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

  Room 2112

Executive Director Janet Ward will kick things off with opening remarks.

What To Do About Your Be?

Presented by Workforce180 Founder/CEO Mike Fazio.

  9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

  Room 2112

Guest speaker Mike Fazio will discuss the essentials of DEI and how individuals can embrace diversity.

Employer Panel

  11:25 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

  Room 2112

Hear from industry representatives spanning Manufacturing, Media, Business/Finance, and Psychology/Counseling to learn what employers are looking for in new hires and what to expect after graduation.

Lunch & Open Networking

  12:15 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.

  Laurel & Mon Valley Dining Rooms

Grab some lunch and some business cards! This is a great opportunity to network with fellow interns and local professionals. Be sure you’re working on your Networking BINGO!

Lunch catered by Westmoreland County Community College. 

Financial Literacy 101

  1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.

  Room

Learn from PNC Bank representatives the best way to monitor your credit score, build your credit score, develop a budget, and more.

Past Participant Panel

Moderated by WFWIB Interns Sarah Hartner and Noah Johnson.

  2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

  Room 2112

This panel of previous intern and work experience program participants is here to answer your questions and discuss their career stories.

Career Coaching

Presented by WFWIB Workforce Development Director Shawna Little.

  3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

  Room 

This session will cover various career-prep pieces such as interview preparation, salary negotiation, and more!

Closing Remarks

Presented by WFWIB Programs Assistant Caitlyn Slezak..

  3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

  Room 2112

WFWIB Programs Assistant Caitlyn Slezak will conclude the day with some closing remarks and will announce the winners of Networking BINGO!