Meet Our Presenters
Seminar I – Career Assessment
Deyo Ajayi, Apollo High School Educator
- What if I don’t know what I want to do?
- Gladeo is an online resource that takes students through a comprehensive process to determine career options.
Seminar II – Employment
Jennie Sutliffe, Employment Recruiter, Good Shepard Community
- What are some interviewing tips?
- Why is networking important?
- What is the best way to get an interview?
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Seminar III – Employment in Major Sectors
Government
Cathy Mehelich, Economic Development Director, City of St. Cloud
- Is it difficult to get government jobs?
- What kind of positions are available; city, county, state, federal?
- Are there areas with worker shortages?
Healthcare
Joy Plamann, VP Central Operations, President St. Cloud Hospital
- What kind of jobs require less than a four-year degree?
- What are some of the jobs in demand in healthcare?
- What training or education can help advance in a career?
Seminar IV – Financial Management
Julie McDonough, Director of Private Wealth, Bremer Bank
- How can students minimize debt?
- What should students understand about financial aid?
- Do you need a college degree to work in banking?
Kayla Epsen, Vice President, Private Banker, Bremer Bank
- What’s the best way to manage credit card purchases?
- Why is financial management important?
- When should young people start saving?
Seminar V – Successful Women’s Stories
April Mae Good, owner, AMG Promotions & Apparel
- What challenges did you face in developing a thriving business?
- What advice can you give to young entrepreneurs?
Jennifer Duffy, EIT, PV Estimating Engineer, Blattner Company
- Does getting an engineering degree guarantee a job?
- Do you need an advanced degree, a masters or a doctorate, to succeed in the long term?
Seminar VI – Goal Setting & Personal Development
Dr. Brittany Williams, Assistant Professor, St. Cloud State University
Contact: Dr. Brit Williams
- Why are soft and hard skills-development important?
- How can you negotiate salary and benefits?
- How do you project self-confidence when interviewing?