CDPI October Town Hall: COVID-19 & The Impact on the Hoosier Career, Internship, and Higher Ed Landscape

When
26 Oct 2020
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
https://iu.zoom.us/j/83847643500

Registration is closed

Join us for a Town Hall as we gather various organizations from across the state of Indiana to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Indiana’s workforce development and how to support our future graduates. Both CDPI members and prospective members are invited to attend.

This session will include a 60-minute webinar-style town hall of several speakers, including The Strada Education Network, Indiana INTERNnet, ICHE, and other partners. The remaining half hour will be followed by an opportunity to go into a zoom breakout room to connect with other career development professionals from across the state.

Speakers

Carol D’Amico, Ed.D., is the Executive Vice President, Learning & Policy for the Strada Education Network. Carol is a higher education reformer with decades of experience designing and implementing strategies to help students make the leap from higher education to the world of work. Carol will be speaking about the work and research the Strada Education Network has completed over the past several months as a response to COVID-19.

Mike Slocum joined Indiana INTERNnet as its executive director in November 2018 and leads efforts for this statewide not-for-profit organization managed by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Mike will be sharing information on how internship opportunities have evolved in light of COVID-19.

Brittany Collins serves as Postsecondary Outreach and Career Transitions Manager at the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.She leads CHE’s partnership with several federal grant programs focused on capacity-building for college access and success. Brittany will be speaking about state initiatives such as Rapid Recovery and sharing data to help career development practitioners inform their work.

PLAN YOUR TRIP

We're excited to host you in Bloomington, Indiana on the beautiful Indiana University Campus, home of the Indiana Hoosiers.

As you book your trip, don’t forget: Bloomington is on Eastern Daylight Time—in case you are coming from Central Time. Hotel accommodation fills up quickly, so make your reservation soon!

We’ve reserved a limited number of rooms at the Hyatt Place and Grant Street Inn in downtown Bloomington, a short walk from where the conference is hosted on campus. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Location:Indiana Memorial Union, 900 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47405
Our conference will start in the Georgian Room on the first floor of the IMU (click here for map)
Parking: There will be some parking available at the IMU, which is $2.50 per half hour or daily rate of $28. Cash and credit card is accepted. There is also hourly parking available downtown in the Poplars Parking Garage and at the Henderson Garage. More parking information is HERE.

Things To Do In Bloomington

We're excited to show you around and know you'll enjoy our beautiful campus and city with our pre-conference events. If you are looking for additional things to explore here are a few gems to consider!

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Accessibility Accommodations

The CDPI strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Rachel Gerber at rsgerber@iu.edu.

Career Development Professionals of Indiana

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Career Development Professionals of Indiana, Inc., P.O. Box 2745, Indianapolis, IN 46206.