Center for Economic Growth

Beyond Compliance to Thriving Diverse Talent Pools
2021-05-04 14:00 - 15:15 (America/New_York) | New York
Join JFF, Chicago Women in Trades, and EEO expert Donna Lenhoff for a virtual conversation on manufacturing apprenticeships!

About this Event

Title: Beyond Compliance to Thriving Diverse Talent Pools: An EEO Discussion for Manufacturing Apprenticeships
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 4, 2:00 to 3:15 p.m. ET
Location: Webex (link to be shared)

Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs can be effective vehicles for diversifying the talent pipeline in the manufacturing industry, and they can benefit employers and workers alike. RA offers people from underrepresented populations opportunities to acquire the skills and knowledge required in high-wage jobs that offer pathways to economic mobility. They also benefit employers by expanding the pool of workers who are qualified for hard-to-fill jobs.
This webinar will examine ways in which employers, sponsors, and other apprenticeship providers can more effectively recruit and retain women, Black and Latinx workers, and members of other underrepresented populations. Speakers who are experts in workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion practices will cover the rudiments of adhering to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, as well as best practices that go beyond pro forma compliance and help you truly create opportunities for workers from underrepresented, and often overlooked, communities.
This training is for you if…

You offer a manufacturing RA and want to make sure your practices comply with applicable EEO guidelines
You would like to identify resources to help you recruit and retain a diverse pool of apprenticeship participants
You are thinking of starting a RA (or registering an unregistered program) and would like to understand what you must do to comply with EEO regulations
You help RA providers or employers develop manufacturing apprenticeships and would like to learn about other tools you can use to assist them

Be sure to join JFF, Chicago Women in Trades, and EEO expert Donna Lenhoff on May 4 at 2 p.m. ET to get started on the road to building a diverse and talented workforce through apprenticeship!

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Learning from the Experts: Article VII Permitting Process for Offshore Wind
2021-04-28 13:00 - 14:00 | New York
In this webinar, Bill Flynn with Harris Beach law firm will discuss how Article VII of the New York State Public Service Law sets forth a review process for offshore wind projects seeking to deliver power to New York’s electricity grid. Bill is a partner at Harris Beach and is known for his experience in regulatory policies and legislation related to electricity, gas, water, cable television, and telecommunications services.
This webinar is part of the Learning from the Experts series hosted by NYSERDA’s Offshore Wind Team and featuring experts in key offshore wind topics, including wind farm technologies, development practices, regulatory processes, and research initiatives.
To learn more about this series here>>

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Entrepreneur Roundtable Accelerator Summer Program 2021
2021-04-26 - 2021-04-27 | New York
Monday, June 21, 2021 – Friday, October 8, 2021
Application Deadline: Monday, April 26, 2021, 11:59 p.m.
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The companies selected to participate in the four-month program will receive a $100,000 investment and the potential for follow-on funding from ERA’s Fund. As entrepreneurs with decades of experience in business, technology and early-stage venture capital; ERA has successfully founded, built, run, sold and financed businesses. Through ERA you will have access to the most experienced entrepreneurial experts in NYC, all of whom are on deck to help solve every type of operating and strategic problem startups encounter.

Multi-Sector Virtual Trade Mission to Mexico
2021-04-23 - 2021-04-24 | New York
GSGP is leading a multi-sector virtual trade mission to the Mexico from June 21-July 2, 2021. The goal of this mission is to assist small to medium-sized companies from the Great Lakes St. Lawrence region to export products and services to this important market. Similar to an in-person trade mission, each mission participant will receive a customized schedule of B2B meetings to meet with prospective customers and business partners. Mission participants will also benefit from a market briefing. A printable flyer is available HERE.
Virtual Trade Mission Registration Deadline: April 23, 2021
Virtual Mission Costs:
Participation Fee: US $1,000 per company*
Brief Market Research & Customized Appointment Setting Fee*:
US $2,900
* Grant funding is available in many States to offset from 50-75%
of mission costs. In some States, the market research and
appointment setting is complimentary.
To register for the mission please fill out the following:
a) Company profile form (or your State’s intake form)
b) Mission registration form
c) Mission hold harmless release

Virtual Trade Mission Registration Deadline: April 23, 2021
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The Case for Re-shoring…or Not
2021-04-22 15:00 - 16:00 | New York
Program Overview:

Join MACNY’s Export/Import Council for…
The Case for Re-shoring…or Not
Post-Pandemic, there is much discussion about developing a supply chain closer to home. What thought processes and tools might there be to help this initiative? What barriers need to be considered? How do regulations play into this?
We will have a number of experts in the realm of re-shoring who will share their knowledge and experience, including a company that is going through this currently. Come get your questions answered!
Presented by Rosemary Coates, Executive Director, Reshoring Institute; James D’Agostino, Center Director, TDO; Kristen Morneau, Senior Consultant Trade Compliance Management, Mohawk Global; and Peter Kip, President, Pelco Component Technologies.
**This event will take place via Zoom. Login details will be sent via email prior to the session.**
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Focus on the Fundamentals Series w/ PTAC & SBDC: Contracting Basics - What You Need to Know to Get Started
2021-04-22 11:00 - 12:00 | New York
Interested in learning the basics of doing business with local, state, and federal governments? This webinar, led by the IgniteU NY PTAC and Gina Hayduk, government contracting coordinator for the Mohawk Valley Small Business Development Center, will supply businesses with the tools and information they need to get started working with the government – at every level.
Location: Virtual Webinar

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Ask the Experts: "Futurescaping - Entrepreneur’s Approach to Strategic Planning.”
2021-04-22 09:00 - 10:00 | New York
Tired of spinning your wheels? Need a path to the future?
Futurescaping is the newest approach to goal oriented growth and business development based on purposeful decision making. Presented by Kate Baker, Interim Director of the New York State Small Business Development Center, this session will give an overview of the futurescaping process, tips for your business and ways to implement a new plan.

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MEDinISRAEL Conference - NY Payer Panel
2021-04-21 12:20 - 13:10 | New York
Israeli digital health startups are transforming healthcare with amazing technical breakthroughs, primarily through solutions sold to providers and bio-tech. Health plans can also attain significant financial gain, but to-date there has been far less engagement between this sector and the Israeli digital health sector. This panel will provide a discussion with senior executives from significant payers operating in New York on the challenges and “pain points” they face, and some of possible ways in which the Israeli digital health ecosystem may be able to address these pain points. For more information on the MEDinISRAEL Conference please view the full agenda here.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021, 12:20 – 1:10 ET

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Legalized Marijuana and the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know
2021-04-21 10:00 - 11:00 | New York
This complimentary webinar will discuss some of the issues employers will face in adapting their policies and practices to New York State’s Cannabis Law.

Topics for Discussion

Workplace Protections
Lawful Cannabis Use
Medical Use of Marijuana
Workplace Drug Testing

Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Presenters

James R. Grasso, Partner
Linda T. Prestegaard, Partner

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CYBERSECURITY SELF-ASSESSMENT WORKSHOP
2021-04-21 09:00 - 13:00 | New York
Does your company need to comply with NIST SP 800-171, a set of cybersecurity guidelines that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) requires all of its suppliers to meet? Before you can pursue compliance, you’ll need to perform a cybersecurity self-assessment so that you can identify issues you’ll need to remediate. This process can be time-consuming, but now there’s a way to complete a cybersecurity self-assessment in less time than if you did all on your own.
Join the New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NY MEP) and its partners for a four-hour Cybersecurity Self-Assessment Workshop on April 21, 2021 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Our experts will explain what you need to know about NIST SP 800-171 and guide you through hands-on exercises as you assess your cyber readiness. You’ll also learn about the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) and how to determine your SPRS score so that you can submit it for DoD contract opportunities.
NYS manufacturing companies that enroll in this free workshop will receive:

Access to cybersecurity experts who will efficiently explain all 14 families in NIST SP 800-171
Practical experience with identifying problems so that you can take corrective action
The ability to ask questions and get answers as you identify the issues you need to address
Help calculating your SPRS score so that you can submit it when you bid on DoD contracts
Automatic enrollment in a Cybersecurity Cohort that provides free training valued at $12,000.

This event is powered by FuzeHub, the statewide NY MEP center, in partnership with the Advanced Institute for Manufacturing (AIM) and the Manufacturing and Technology Enterprise Center (MTEC) (two regional NY MEP centers with proven cybersecurity assessment and remediation capabilities) along with NYS Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) that provide government contracting assistance. You’ll also learn from the Global Cybersecurity Institute at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT).
When: April 21, 2021 – 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Location: Online Virtual Workshop

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Fuzehub: How the North Country Keeps the World Moving
2021-04-14 09:00 - 12:00 | New York
FuzeHub invites you to join us as a resource for “How the North Country Keeps the World Moving,” our first Manufacturing Forum of 2021. This virtual event offers your organization the chance to connect with companies in the transportation ecosystem who may need your services.

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Capital Region Offshore Wind Virtual Summit
2021-04-13 09:30 - 12:00 | New York
Join the Center for Economic Growth to learn about how New York State is leading the nation in offshore wind development and emerging opportunities in the Capital Region.
Our impressive line-up of speakers will provide high-level insight on what’s driving the US and New York markets, how to build out a fully enabled region, and what’s needed to ready the workforce. Learn what’s happening at our ports and hear from global offshore wind developers and manufacturers investing in the Capital Region. *No cost to attend.
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TOPICS INCLUDE:

The State of Offshore Wind
Lessons Learned from Denmark’s Offshore Wind Cluster
Developers’ Perspective on the Industry and the Capital Region’s Role
Port Infrastructure and Activity
Investing in the Region, the Nation’s First Offshore Wind Tower Manufacturer
Workforce Readiness and Supply Chain
The Region’s Next Steps

AGENDA & SPEAKERS: VIEW HERE
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Our business community, workforce and economic development partners, manufacturers and potential supply chain participants, elected officials and anyone interested in learning more!
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SUMMIT PARTNERS:

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Hatched: An Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup
2021-04-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Tech Valley Center of Gravity, 30 3rd Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Have a Product or Project Idea? Hatch it at the Center of Gravity.
Join us the first Thursday of each month to connect with other creative souls, product developers, inventors, patent attorneys and more who are interested in entrepreneurship, intellectual property, and bringing ideas to life. Our goal is to help inventors and entrepreneurs navigate the business world.
SHARING NIGHTS: Share your project’s current status, get and give feedback, explore next steps, connect with potential team members.
SPEAKER NIGHTS: Once a quarter we’ll host a speaker who will share their experiences and lessons learned from their entrepreneurial journey, followed by Q&A and discussion.
April 8th speaker: Lars Christensen – Fusion 360 Master and YouTube Star

We’ll also share other events that may be of interest to this community.
This meetup is organized by The Tech Valley Center of Gravity. We are a makerspace, prototyping center, manufacturing incubator, STEAM-education center and creative community located in the heart of downtown Troy, New York. A member-supported 501(c)(3) community resource organization, the Center of Gravity serves members from Albany, Columbia, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady counties and beyond with space, tools, technology and expertise to explore and exercise their creativity, turn ideas into objects of art and/or utility, and launch new ventures based on their own ingenuity.
TVCOG Members: Free
Non-Members: Suggested Donation $5.00 at www.tvcog.net/donate

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Challenges and Opportunities for the OSW Supply Chain with the ITC
2021-04-08 11:00 - 12:00 | New York
Please join the NOWRDC with Scott Zimmermann to discuss the investment tax credit and how it relates to the offshore wind supply chain.

About this Event
Please join the NOWRDC with Scott Zimmermann, an attorney at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, to discuss the investment tax credit (ITC) and how it relates to the offshore wind supply chain.

This webinar is a primer on the ITC and how such an incentive can be used to advance offshore wind development. This webinar will also look at the challenges of utilizing the ITC and what developers should consider when using this process.
The link to the webinar will be sent on a later date closer to the event.

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Learning from the Expert Series – Offshore Wind Technologies 101
2021-04-07 13:00 - 14:00 | New York
In this webinar, Walt Musial with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will provide an introduction to offshore wind technologies. Walt is a Principal Engineer and leads the offshore wind research platform at NREL, which focuses on a wide range of industry needs and critical technology challenges.
This webinar is part of the Learning from the Experts series hosted by NYSERDA’s Offshore Wind Team and featuring experts in key offshore wind topics, including wind farm technologies, development practices, regulatory processes, and research initiatives.
To learn more about this series here>>

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CCMR Facilities 101: Free Virtual Workshop
2021-04-07 08:00 - 17:00 | New York
With Covid-19 restrictions still in place, the Center for Materials Research (CCMR) is taking our Facilities 101 workshop virtual this year. Since the event is virtual and FREE, we are encouraging all managers, engineers, and research scientists from startups in incubators around the state who might need access to the sophisticated instruments and experts to attend.
Our Virtual Facilities 101 will demonstrate that the CCMR is still open and able to help companies solve technical challenges occurring during this time.
Presentations will include capabilities of the CCMR instruments!
There will be an opportunity for one-on-one discussions with our technical experts!
And as always we will be giving away 5 free sample analysis!

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Legislative Webinar with Assemblyman Stirpe
2021-03-26 09:00 - 09:30 | New York
Program Overview:

Join us on Friday, March 26 at 9 AM for a legislative webinar with Assemblyman Al Stirpe.
Assemblyman Stirpe serves the 127th Assembly District, which makes up a large portion of Onondaga County. He is Chair of the Committee on Small Business and a member of several other committees including Agriculture and Higher Education. Assemblyman Stirpe also Co-Chairs the Covid Recovery Working Group.
Please send questions ahead of time to Tiffany at tiffanylatinog@macny.org.
The webinar is one of three in a series of events for MACNY’s Virtual Manufacturing Advocacy Day taking place March 24 – 26.
**This event will be held on Zoom. Login details will be sent to registrants the day before.**

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An Update on New York’s Climate Agenda with Climate Action Council Co-Chair Doreen Harris
2021-03-25 09:00 - 09:30 | New York
Program Overview:

An Update on New York’s Climate Agenda: Join MACNY for a Webinar with Climate Action Council Co-Chair Doreen Harris
The Climate Action Council is tasked with developing a Scoping Plan of recommendations to meet New York’s new climate law (CLCPA) that will require the economy-wide reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Doreen Harris, Acting President and CEO of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Co-Chairs the Climate Action Council and will provide an update on the Scoping Plan and take your questions.
If you have a question, please pre-submit it to Tiffany at tiffanylatinog@macny.org.
The webinar is one of three in a series of events for MACNY’s Virtual Manufacturing Advocacy Day taking place March 24 – 26.
**This webinar will be held on Zoom. Login details will be sent the day before the session.**

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Apply to Pitch at Invest NY: Industry 4.0
2021-03-25 08:00 - 17:00 | New York
Are you running a startup in the advanced manufacturing, IoT, hardware/software or big data industry and considering raising capital? Join NYSTAR and Upstate Capital for Invest NY: Industry 4.0 on March 25, 2021 online. The event features a Startup Showcase with up to 20 companies, who each will give a 2-3 minute video introduction. We are inviting investors from across New York State and beyond.
Apply to Pitch
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and the deadline is Friday, February 26, 2021.

Here’s what’s in it for you:

Pitch to investors around and outside New York
Get an expo booth at the online event so other attendees can connect easily with you
Refine your pitch with investor pitch coaching
Explore new talent for recruitment
Build deeper, more intimate connections with other founders through the invite-only CEO Roundtable, with special guest host (and keynote speaker)
Joshua Ness, Senior Manager at Verizon 5G Labs

What we are looking for:

Tech-enabled & defensible market position (intellectual property and market traction all count)
Some (or lots) of proven product/market fit
Raised some outside capital, ideally (not necessarily required)
Preference for late-seed/series A or later companies

Complete this form to apply.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and the deadline is Friday, February 26, 2021.

Special Series: Careers in Clean Energy Innovation
2021-03-24 13:00 - 14:00 | New York
Three Manufacturing USA® institutes — IACMI, RAPID and REMADE — are proud to join forces and host a special series of webinars on Careers in Clean Energy Innovation. In recognition of Women’s History Month, our series will kick off on Wednesday, March 24, with a panel presentation featuring three dynamic women who are breaking new ground every day in the clean energy industry.
IACMI Workforce Director Joannie Harmon will serve as moderator for this webinar.
Featuring:
Merlin Theodore, Ph.D., Advanced Fibers Manufacturing Group Leader, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
Raised in St. Croix, USVI, Merlin was the first in her family to earn a graduate degree. She earned her B.S. in Chemical Engineering, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and her Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at Tuskegee University in Alabama. Prior to her current role at ORNL, Merlin worked in the State of Washington at startup SGL Automotive Carbon Fiber, one of the largest carbon fiber production facilities in the U.S. Previously, she worked at Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Georgia Tech, and Universal Technology Corporation (UTC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base as a research scientist and laboratory manager.
Kerri Hickenbottom, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz.
Kerri completed her B.S. degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno, and her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Environmental Science and Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. She has worked on novel membrane processes for over 10 years, with specialty in forward osmosis, pressure retarded osmosis, and membrane distillation. Her research focuses on investigating the technical, environmental, and economic potential of novel, engineered systems for resource recovery and reclamation of waste streams.
Jena Holtberg-Benge, General Manager, John Deere Reman Power Solutions Group, Deere & Company, Springfield, Mo.
In her role with John Deere Reman, Jena is responsible for the company’s remanufacturing strategy and production, with facilities in Springfield, Mo., and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and distribution globally. The company remanufactures engines, drive train, hydraulic, fuel and electronic components. Jena joined Deere in 2001 and subsequently held roles in marketing, customer support, quality, operations, strategic planning and business development in the US, India and China. She holds a B.A. in International Studies from Vassar College and an MBA (International Business) from Thunderbird, the School of Global Management.

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UAlbany Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fairs
2021-03-24 12:00 - 18:00 | New York
Education, Law Enforcement, Government, and Non-Profit Job & Internship Fair (Spr. 2021)

Wednesday, March 24th 2021, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT

The Office of Career & Professional Development would like to invite you to the Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fairs from March 3 to March 24, 2021. The four industry specific Virtual Fairs are recruiting events attended by current UAlbany students and alumni. All students and alumni are encouraged to pre-register for the upcoming fairs. Pre-registration provides employers the opportunity to view student and alumni profiles, message students to connect with you the day of each fair and schedule a 1 on 1, or group sessions.

Download the Employer Flyer here>>
Download the Students/Alumni Flyer here>>
Career Fair Description

The Office of Career & Professional Development would like to invite you to the Education, Law Enforcement, Government, and Non-Profit Job and Internship Fair Wednesday, March 24, 2021. The Virtual Fair is a recruiting event attended by current UAlbany students and alumni interested and majoring in education, criminal justice, political science or other related disciplines. All students and alumni are encouraged to pre-register for the upcoming fair. Pre-registration provides employers the opportunity to view student and alumni profiles, message students to connect with you the day of the fair and schedule a 1 on 1, or group sessions.

The rates will be $275 for corporate and $100 for government and non-profit. All payment information will be included at the bottom of your invoice which you will receive upon approval of your registration. The non-refundable fee can be paid by check or credit card. There will be a late fee of $50 if you register after the registration deadline, March 15th at noon.

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Legislative Webinar with Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
2021-03-24 10:00 - 10:30 | New York
Program Overview:

MACNY invites you to join Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay for a Legislative Webinar on March 24th at 10:00 am.
Barclay will discuss the 2021 Legislative Session, the state budget process, and his legislative priorities. His remarks will be followed by a Q&A session with members.
Leader Barclay represents the 120th Assembly District, which includes large parts of Oswego County and Onondaga County; and the Jefferson County town of Ellisburg. In January 2020, he was elected by his colleagues as the Leader of the Assembly Minority Conference. He also is a member of the Committee on Rules.
Please send questions ahead of time to Tiffany at tiffanylatinog@macny.org.
The webinar is one of three in a series of events for MACNY’s Virtual Manufacturing Advocacy Day taking place March 24 – 26.

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NY MEP RECOVERY: Project Funding & Programs
2021-03-18 10:00 - 11:00 | New York
The New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NY MEP) network has launched a competitive grant program that will help manufacturers solve challenges created by COVID-19, emerge from the crisis more resilient and adaptable, and prepare for future emergencies. Join our March 18th webinar to hear about these exciting opportunities and additional services available through the NY MEP.
Combined, the four programs will award nearly $1 million to manufacturing and technology companies in New York State. The programs, which are open to companies in all regions of New York, include:

Personal Protective Equipment Fund
Supply Chain Grant Program
Next Generation Grant Program
Manufacturing Reimagined Fund

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UAlbany Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fairs
2021-03-17 12:00 - 18:00 | New York
Health Care and Human Services Job & Internship Fair (Spr. 2021)

Wednesday, March 17th 2021, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT

The Office of Career & Professional Development would like to invite you to the Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fairs from March 3 to March 24, 2021. The four industry specific Virtual Fairs are recruiting events attended by current UAlbany students and alumni. All students and alumni are encouraged to pre-register for the upcoming fairs. Pre-registration provides employers the opportunity to view student and alumni profiles, message students to connect with you the day of each fair and schedule a 1 on 1, or group sessions.

Download the Employer Flyer here>>
Download the Students/Alumni Flyer here>>

Career Fair Description

The Healthcare, Social Welfare, and Human Services Job & Internship Fair are for all students majoring in sociology, social welfare, psychology, medicine, mental and public health degree programs, and students interested in working in the health professional fields The office of Career and Professional Development recommends you prepare for the virtual fair by:

Pre-register for the Fair: Employers get a chance to prescreen applicants and possibly make note of, or message applicants they want to meet with, or interview at the fair. Pre-registering does not guarantee that you will get noticed or messaged by employers, but why would you not take advantage of such an easy step.

Research Registered Employers: Get a jump start by getting a list of the companies attending the fair and doing some research on each of the companies you want to connect with. With so much information about companies on the Web, there is no excuse not to do your homework.

Complete or Update Your Handshake Profile: Employers have the ability to view students’ profiles, so updating your resume and the For Employers Only section will allow you to stand out.

Attend Career Fair Prep Sessions: If you have never attended a virtual fair, need assistance completing your Handshake profile, or you need guidance on how to engage employers in a virtual fair.

If you need assistance registering for sessions or have any questions regarding the fair email career@albany.edu or attend one of the Virtual Fair Facts https://albany.joinhandshake.com/events

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Creating an Equitable & Future-Focused Manufacturing Workforce with Apprenticeship
2021-03-16 13:00 - 16:00 | New York
Right now, American manufacturers are finding that they need to make near-term changes to their hiring and training practices in response to developments like these:

COVID-19 has accelerated the automation revolution and placed a renewed emphasis on safety and efficiency, requiring manufacturers to hire workers who are skilled in new technologies and methods, and to train those who aren’t.
Companies are awakening to the value and importance of offering equitable career opportunities, causing a shift in policies and procedures in order to widen the talent pool and provide equitable access to opportunities for career advancement throughout the workforce.
President Joe Biden has unveiled an economic recovery plan to Build Back Better that includes a concerted effort to drive demand for goods made by American manufacturers, creating a need for a larger and better trained manufacturing workforce.

Apprenticeship has proved to be an effective means of training and upskilling new hires and incumbent workers in a wide variety of manufacturing occupations, such as machinist, CNC machine operator, manufacturing engineering technician, and many other high-demand roles.
Join JFF’s Center for Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning with the AFL-CIO Working for America Institute to discover how apprenticeship can help your business become a more competitive player and an employer of choice for a diverse pool of talented workers from a wide range of backgrounds.
Don’t miss this free event! The day’s activities will include a regional networking opportunity and offer practical advice and insights for HR professionals, leaders of manufacturing companies, and anyone else who’s interested in learning how apprenticeship can build a diverse and dynamic talent pipeline filled with workers who are well prepared for the manufacturing jobs of today and tomorrow.

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International Trade Week Day 3
2021-03-16 09:30 - 11:00 | New York
Get Your Border Questions Answered by Experts
2021 International Trade Week features 3 virtual sessions covering timely export topics, best practices and a Can-Am leadership update. View All Sessions >>>

Free to attend | Advance registration required | May attend 1, 2 or all 3 days
Session 3:
Cargo Crossing 101: Best Practices for Getting Cargo into the US

Speaker:

US Customs & Border Protection

USMCA/CUSMA
Effective July 1, 2020 and considered a “gold standard” of FTAs, it builds on NAFTA’s foundation and brings some enhancements to the compliance process

Speaker:

US Customs & Border Protection

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International Trade Week Day 2
2021-03-11 09:30 - 11:00 | New York
Get Your Border Questions Answered by Experts
2021 International Trade Week features 3 virtual sessions covering timely export topics, best practices and a Can-Am leadership update. View All Sessions >>>

Free to attend | Advance registration required | May attend 1, 2 or all 3 days
Session 2:
Can-Am Leadership Border Briefing
Speakers:

Rose Brophy, Director, Buffalo Field Operations, USCBP, oversees 17 Upstate NY crossings
Khawar Nasim, Acting Consul General, Consulate General of Canada in NY

Immigration 101: Border-Crossing Updates from US & Canada

Speakers:

Rich Mistzal, US Customs and Border Protection
Cyril Joseph, Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada

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UAlbany Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fairs
2021-03-10 12:00 - 18:00 | New York
Technology and Science Job & Internship Fair (Spr. 2021)

Wednesday, March 10th 2021, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST

The Office of Career & Professional Development would like to invite you to the Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fairs from March 3 to March 24, 2021. The four industry specific Virtual Fairs are recruiting events attended by current UAlbany students and alumni. All students and alumni are encouraged to pre-register for the upcoming fairs. Pre-registration provides employers the opportunity to view student and alumni profiles, message students to connect with you the day of each fair and schedule a 1 on 1, or group sessions.

Download the Employer Flyer here>>
Download the Students/Alumni Flyer here>>

Career Fair Description

The Technology and Science Job & Internship Fair is for all students majoring in STEM degree programs, and students interested in working in the STEM fields. The office of Career and Professional Development recommends you prepare for the virtual fair by:

Pre-register for the Fair: Employers get a chance to prescreen applicants and possibly make note of, or message applicants they want to meet with, or interview at the fair. Pre-registering does not guarantee that you will get noticed or messaged by employers, but why would you not take advantage of such an easy step.
Research Registered Employers: Get a jump start by getting a list of the companies attending the fair and doing some research on each of the companies you want to connect with. With so much information about companies on the Web, there is no excuse not to do your homework.
Complete or Update Your Handshake Profile: Employers have the ability to view students’ profiles, so updating your resume and the For Employers Only section will allow you to stand out.
Attend Career Fair Prep Sessions: If you have never attended a virtual fair, need assistance completing your Handshake profile, or you need guidance on how to engage employers in a virtual fair.

If you need assistance registering for sessions or have any questions regarding the fair email career@albany.edu or attend one of the Virtual Fair Facts https://albany.joinhandshake.com/events

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International Trade Week Day 1
2021-03-09 09:30 - 11:00 | New York
Get Your Border Questions Answered by Experts
2021 International Trade Week features 3 virtual sessions covering timely export topics, best practices and a Can-Am leadership update. View All Sessions >>>

Free to attend | Advance registration required | May attend 1, 2 or all 3 days
Session 1:
Getting COVID Related Products across the US Border: What Exporters Need to Know
Hear directly from officials who manage this process.
Speakers:

USCBP Pharmaceutical Center or Excellence & Expertise
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
CTPAT Overview & Updates for 2021

Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) is a program to work with the trade community to strengthen international supply chains and improve border security.
Speaker:

US Customs & Border Protection

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UAlbany Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fairs
2021-03-03 12:00 - 18:00 | New York
Business Job & Internship Fair (Spr 2021)
Wednesday, March 3rd 2021, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST

The Office of Career & Professional Development would like to invite you to the Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fairs from March 3 to March 24, 2021. The four industry specific Virtual Fairs are recruiting events attended by current UAlbany students and alumni. All students and alumni are encouraged to pre-register for the upcoming fairs. Pre-registration provides employers the opportunity to view student and alumni profiles, message students to connect with you the day of each fair and schedule a 1 on 1, or group sessions.

Download the Employer Flyer here>>
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Career Fair Description

The Business Job & Internship Fair is for all students majoring in Business degree programs, other related fields, and students interested in working in the business field. The office of Career and Professional Development recommends you prepare for the virtual fair by:

Pre-register for the Fair: Employers get a chance to prescreen applicants and possibly make note of, or message applicants they want to meet with, or interview at the fair. Pre-registering does not guarantee that you will get noticed or messaged by employers, but why would you not take advantage of such an easy step.
Research Registered Employers: Get a jump start by getting a list of the companies attending the fair and doing some research on each of the companies you want to connect with. With so much information about companies on the Web, there is no excuse not to do your homework.
Complete or Update Your Handshake Profile: Employers have the ability to view students’ profiles, so updating your resume and the For Employers Only section will allow you to stand out.
Attend Career Fair Prep Sessions: If you have never attended a virtual fair, need assistance completing your Handshake profile, or you need guidance on how to engage employers in a virtual fair.

If you need assistance registering for sessions or have any questions regarding the fair, email career@albany.edu or attend one of the Virtual Fair Facts https://albany.joinhandshake.com/events

REGISTER HERE>>
