You are invited to the following event, held by the IEEE Susquehanna Section. The event was recently changed to include free dinner for students, and you do not need to be an IEEE member to attend. However, you must RSVP by email to Larry Brown, lbrown0071@verizon.net, by Monday, December 10 at 3pm.
Title: Networking and Career Resources
Date: Tuesday December 11, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Penn State Harrisburg, Special Events Room, 1st floor, Olmsted Building
Program:
- Mr. Don Herres: Why do I need a Network?
- Mr. Karl Martz: Resources, Workshops, and More!
"Why Do I Need a Network?", Mr. Don Herres
Whether currently employed, unemployed and looking for a position, or employed and looking anyway, the most effective way to do this is through networking. A network consists of relationships you build over time and do not instantly turn on when it would be helpful. IEEE is an important resource for this. Don will discuss IEEE tools available with emphasis on employment networks and programs which have been effective in other Sections.
Don Herres is the IEEE Region 1 Employment & Career Activities Coordinator. He has been involved with Career Activities Workshops with IEEE for a number of years and was awarded an IEEE-USA Citation of Honor in 2006 for these efforts.
Don has a BSEE from SUNY Buffalo, MSEE from Syracuse University and is a licensed Professional Engineer in New York State. He has extensive experience in product design and manufacturing, holds 3 patents, and recently retired from his full time paying job to work on his unpaid volunteer jobs. He also does contract design work.
"Resources, Workshops, and More!", Mr. Karl Martz
Need help finding employment? Not sure of the resources available to you as a student or alumnus? Karl Martz will provide an overview of a variety of resources available to help increase your prospects of finding meaningful career opportunities. The resources covered will be specific to Penn State University, but similar resources and programs are available to students and alumni at institutions across the country.
Karl Martz has been the Director of Career Development at Penn State Harrisburg since November 1988. In addition to overseeing the operations of the Career Services Office, he is responsible for assisting students and alumni with career planning and career development. He meets with students and alumni to discuss career related issues, job search strategies, and interviewing. He facilitates workshops and programs, and works with employers to develop career opportunities and linkages.
Karl is an active member of several employment consortia that plan and sponsor job, intern, and career fairs. He is also a long time member of the Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers, where he has served on the Board, the National Association of Colleges and Employers, the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers, and currently serves on the board of the Middle Atlantic Career Counselors Association.
Corporate Career Development is a strong interest of his, and he serves as a consultant to business and industry. Prior to coming to Penn State Harrisburg, Karl spent 12 years in Student Affairs at a private proprietary school where he served as the Coordinator of Counseling and Career Services, and later as the Director of Student Affairs.
He has a M.Ed. in Training and Development from Penn State University and a B.A. from Texas Lutheran University.
