9:30am Zoom Lobby Opens
10:00am Program Begins
Event Highlights:
- Event Lobby & Networking opens at 9:30am, Welcome at 10:00am
- Keynote Address by Dawn Pinnock, Commissioner, NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS)
- ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
- Candid Careers and Conversations: Industry and Alumni Panel Discussion
- ⏰ Time: 11:05 AM – 11:55 AM
- 🗣 Panelists: Maria Thornton, Luis Eladio Torres, Ebony Lloyd and Elayne Blancas. Session moderated by Felix Sanchez
- In-Person Lunch for Hostos students, faculty and staff joining the conference.
- Fireside Chat with CUNY Leadership
- ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
- 🗣 Featuring: Lauren Andersen, Rachel Stephenson, from The City University of New York. Session Moderated by Dr. Linda Hirsch.
- Faculty Presentations & Chat
- ⏰ Time: 1:50 PM – 2:35 PM
- 🗣 Speakers: Dr. Asrat Amnie, Dr. Jacqeline DiSanto, Dr. Anna Ivanova, Dr. Gail August, and Dr. Sam Byrd from Hostos Community College/CUNY
- Special Breakout Sessions
- Breakout Session 1: Are You Career Ready? Ms. Laura Hand
- Breakout Session 2: Explore Labor Market Information in NYC, Mr. Javier Saldana
- Breakout Session 3: Learn how to access DCAS NYC Opportunities. Ms. Aleris Gonzalez
- ⏰ Time: 2:35 PM – 3:05 PM
- Career Champions Recognition
- ⏰ Time: 3:10 PM
- 🗣 Speakers: Dr. Sofia Oviedo, LLaura Hand & Lisanette Rosario
3:30pm Program Ends
