KACE Summer Drive-In 2024
Capitol-ize on Experiential Learning
***If your organization would like to pay for multiple people at once, please have each individual register for the event. Then, one person should email Carol Gard (kacetreasurer2024@gmail.com) requesting an invoice. Make sure to include the names of all people the invoice/payment will cover.
LOCATION
Washburn University at Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center 1701 SW Jewell Ave, Topeka, KS 66621
PARKING
There is a parking lot directly to the south side of the building that is free parking and easy access.
AGENDA
8:30-9:00 Check-In & Breakfast & Resource Table Exploration
9:00-9:30 Welcome from KACE and Icebreaker
Eric Grospitch, Washburn University Vice President of Student Life
9:30-9:45 Top City Interns Presentation
Sydney Steffen, Assistant Director of Career Engagement, Washburn University
9:45-10:30 Roundtables – 10 minutes each
List of Topics:
1. AI and Digital Resources
2. Career Development/Preparation/Workshops
3. University Partnerships/Cross University Collaboration
4. Marketing/Awareness
5. Career Exploration
6. Career Fair Trends
7. Hiring Trends
8. International Students/Varying social identities
9. Employer led programming
10. Micro-credentials/Kansas Micro Internships Program
10:30-10:45 Summarize and Give Highlights of Roundtable Discussions
10:45-10:55 Break, Network, Resource Table
10:55-11:15 Love, Kansas Project
Rosa Cavazos, Special Projects Coordinator
Kansas Department of Commerce, Tourism
11:20-12:05 Panel: Colleges & Employers on Experiential Learning and Internships
· Ashley Adorante, Outreach Coordinator, Masonic Cancer Alliance (KU Cancer Center)
· Teresa Parks, Assistant Director for the K-State Career Center, Liaison to the College of Health and Human, KSU Career Services
· Stacy Connor, Washburn University Family and Human Services
· Jessica Barraclough, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at United Way of Kaw Valley
· Moderator: Joel Ewy, Associate Director of Career Services, Emporia State University
12:05-12:15 Lunch Buffet – Taco Bar
12:20-1:00 Eat and Learn – KACE Keynote
Audrey Cress, Statewide Recruitment Manager
Kansas Department of Administration
1:00-2:00 Tour of Washburn Law School
2:00-2:15 Break
2:15-3:00 Panel: Student Take on Experiential Learning and Internships
· Abby Kennemer, FHSU Organizational Leadership Graduate Student, Former Disney College Program Intern
· Mir Rahman, 2nd year Master student at Emporia State University, Major, Information Technology, IT Intern for Kansas Department of Labor
· Taylor Romanchek, Senior at Washburn University, Mass Media with an emphasis in PR, HR Intern for Kansas Department of Labor and Homecoming Intern for WU Student Life
· Bella Wood, Senior at Washburn University, Integrated Studies, WU Student Body Vice President and Intern for Target
· Moderator: James Barraclough, Director of Career Engagement at Washburn University
3:00-3:15 Final Thoughts, Door Prizes, and Wrap Up