Center for Economic Growth

Enemies and Attacks
2020-11-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
This webinar will go over the common external threats related to Cybersecurity and some of the methods these external players use in conducting cybersecurity attacks. Some of the external players to be discussed are opposing governments, competitors, hackers/hacking organizations and why they pursue the practice.
Additionally, we will discuss the costs associated with defending an organization and individuals from cyber attacks plus a look at the risks associated with NOT defending yourself.

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PITCH YOUR PIVOT: Make Your Numbers Work For You
2020-11-24 18:00 - 19:30
Pitch Your Pivot is a LIVE virtual competition sponsored by KeyBank Business, Boost & Build, featuring 5 finalists pitching to win $5,000.

Training Sessions (Open to the Public):

During the registration process you may select to attend these additional opportunities for business success:
11/17/20 6:00-7:30 pm EST
Revisiting Your Target Market: Has your business model pivoted? Use these tools to reevaluate your market size and customer profile so you can successfully tell your market story.
AND
11/24/20 6:00-7:30 pm EST
Make Your Numbers Work For You: Plan for business success by understanding your profit & loss statement and balance sheet.

Main Event

12/9/20 6:00-8:00 pm EST
LIVE Event: PITCH YOUR PIVOT Competition
About this Event

Grab dinner from your favorite local business and tune in for Pitch Your Pivot on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 from 6:00-8:00pm.
Five finalists have been selected to deliver a pitch conveying how they have pivoted or saw an opportunity to modify their business during this challenging year of COVID-19.
The Winnings:
Top Prize: $5,000
2nd: $3,000
3rd: $2,000
4th & 5th: $1,000

Agenda:
6:00 – 6:30pm | Welcome & Introductions
6:30 – 7:15pm | Pitch Presentations & Judge Q&A
7:15 – 7:30pm | Judges Deliberation/Audience Q&A
7:30 – 7:35pm | Break
7:35 – 7:45pm | Winners Announced
7:45 – 8:00pm | Closing

LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE>>
Zoom links will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

Food for Thought Virtual Luncheon #6: Packaging 101
2020-12-02 12:00 - 13:00
The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity presents Food for Thought # 6: Packaging 101 with Tucker Consulting, LLC.
Developing the packaging for your product can be just as involved as the product itself. Join us to hear from Mike Tucker of Tucker Consulting, LLC to learn about different types of packaging, material options, and how to keep recyclability in mind.
Mike Tucker is a former VP of Sales and Engineering at Sonoco Plastics, a global packaging solutions leader. During his 32 years with Sonoco he developed sales channels and manufacturing operations in several countries, and has worked with major brands such as SC Johnson, McDonalds, and Kraft. His current venture, Tucker Consulting, focuses on assisting businesses with plastic-related projects and helping new business start-ups.
The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity provides expert coaching and incubation across industries, advisory services and support for product-related startups. For members launching entrepreneurial ventures, we offer resources for product development through the Prototyping Center, with its advanced manufacturing equipment and flexible workspace.

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NY-BEST Energy Storage Technology and Innovation Conference
2020-12-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-12-09 08:00 - 17:00
The New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology (NY-BEST) Consortium in partnership with the Southern Tier Clean Energy Incubator, is hosting its Annual Energy Storage Technology and Innovation Conference on December 8-9, 2020 as a virtual event!
Originally scheduled for October 2020 in Binghamton, NY, the Technology and Innovation Conference has been re-scheduled due to COVID-19. To ensure everyone’s safety, and given continuing restrictions on in-person meetings and travel for many companies, NY-BEST will host our Technology and Innovation Conference as a virtual conference.
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
Energy storage technologies have made great advances over the past ten years and new innovations are emerging every day as energy storage technologies play an increasingly important role in our electric grid, transportation system and economy.
This unique conference will be held over two days and will include live and on-demand sessions on the latest innovations and technological advances in energy storage, including:

Energy storage technology innovations
New battery technologies
Battery reuse, recycling and sustainability
Innovations in energy storage management systems
Expanding market applications for energy storage
And more!

CONFERENCE FORMAT
The Conference will include:

Keynote presentations from leading energy storage technology experts
Panels and roundtable discussions highlighting energy storage innovation
Opportunities for audience participation through Q&A with speakers and virtual networking.
Interactive company exhibition area
Student poster session and contest
Start-up company showcase

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II International Virtual Trade Show AMCHAM Colombia
2020-12-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-12-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-12-11 08:00 - 17:00
Empire State Development (ESD) has partnered with the Colombian-American Chamber of Commerce to promote the “II International Virtual Trade Show”, a multi-sector event that will bring together visitors and buyers from across Latin America looking for U.S. made goods and services being held December 9-11, 2020.
Companies will have the opportunity to showcase their products in virtual trade booths, join online educational seminars and schedule virtual one-on-one meetings with potential business prospects. This virtual trade show will be a great outlet for those New York companies who are looking to export or expand their presence in Colombia and the Latin American region.
PARTICIPATING SECTORS
Agro-industry, Manufacturing, Technology and Services
STEP GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE
Funding opportunities for this event are available through the Global NY State Trade Expansion Program(STEP). Registration costs for the virtual trade show and any translation services (if applicable) are covered under STEP and reimbursable up to 70% of total eligible costs.
QUESTIONS?
If you have additional questions, please call 212-803-2300 or email us at globalny@esd.ny.gov.

Registration Deadline: November 13, 2020
Program: December 9, 10 & 11, 2020
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Pitch Your Pivot LIVE Competition
2020-12-09 18:00 - 20:00
Pitch Your Pivot is a LIVE, virtual competition sponsored by KeyBank Business, Boost & Build, featuring 5 finalists pitching to win $5,000.

About this Event

Grab dinner from your favorite local business and tune in for Pitch Your Pivot on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 from 6:00-8:00pm.
Five finalists have been selected to deliver a pitch conveying how they have pivoted or saw an opportunity to modify their business during this challenging year of COVID-19.
The Winnings:
Top Prize: $5,000
2nd: $3,000
3rd: $2,000
4th & 5th: $1,000

Agenda:
6:00 – 6:30pm | Welcome & Introductions
6:30 – 7:15pm | Pitch Presentations & Judge Q&A
7:15 – 7:30pm | Judges Deliberation/Audience Q&A
7:30 – 7:35pm | Break
7:35 – 7:45pm | Winners Announced
7:45 – 8:00pm | Closing

Training Sessions (Open to the Public):
During the registration process you may select to attend these additional opportunities for business success:
11/17/20 6:00-7:30 pm EST
Revisiting Your Target Market: Has your business model pivoted? Use these tools to reevaluate your market size and customer profile so you can successfully tell your market story.
AND
11/24/20 6:00-7:30 pm EST
Make Your Numbers Work For You: Plan for business success by understanding your profit & loss statement and balance sheet.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE>>
Zoom links will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

Manufacturing Reimagined: Crisis Workarounds: Alternate Materials, Product Redesign, & Remanufacturing
2020-12-10 11:00 - 12:00
When life throws you lemons, you make lemonade. But when life throws you a pandemic, what do you do? For manufacturers, you have to figure out how to deal with supplier issues and changing market requirements. This could mean redesigning your product to utilize different materials or address new customer needs, or it could mean you have to reuse and remanufacture components in order to meet demand. The current manufacturing landscape is extremely dynamic, and developing some product workarounds can help navigate the crisis.
Register to Attend

Manufacturing Reimagined is a series of webinars and workshops to help manufacturers manage the challenges created by COVID-19, emerge from the crisis more resilient and adaptable, and prepare for future emergencies.
These virtual training and educational opportunities include topics such as emergency preparedness, supply chain utilization during crisis, cybersecurity and digitization, equipment strategies for manufacturing resiliency, and disaster recovery.

Issues to Consider Before Fundraising: Financial Housekeeping for Startups
2020-12-16 14:00 - 15:00
2020 CONCEPT TO COMMERCIALIZATION VIRTUAL SERIES: ISSUES TO CONSIDER BEFORE FUNDRAISING – FINANCIAL HOUSEKEEPING FOR STARTUPS
John Pennett, Eisner Amper
Wednesday, December 16, 2:00 – 3:00 EST
Please join us for our final virtual CNYBAC C-2-C Presentation “Issues to Consider Before Fundraising: Financial Housekeeping for Startups,” presented by John Pennett, Partner, Life Sciences Group and Technology Group, Eisner Amper. John will discuss key issues to consider before fundraising, raising the right amount of capital, what VCs look for in an investment opportunity, and being “diligence ready.”
This is a free virtual program, all are welcome. Slides will be sent to all registrants in advance of the program.
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Empire State Digital Retail Roundtable
2020-12-18 11:00 - 12:00
We are here to help With the latest restrictions being put in place to help keep us safe, we know that our local retailers are struggling. Empire State Digital + Shopify have pulled together a team of experts to help your business setup an online store quickly!
Join us for a virtual round table!
We will have a panel of support team members ready to answer your questions about Shopify, how you can get online easily, and how Shopify and Empire State Digital can support you though your journey.
Reserve Your Seat Now:
REGISTER HERE

Business Recovery Workshop: Market & Distribution Changes, Efficient Scale-Up, Re-Hiring
2021-01-14 11:00 - 12:00
So your manufacturing operation was chugging along just fine, then COVID hit. Now businesses are opening back up and you’re scrambling to get things going again.
Do any of these sound familiar?

Your supply chain was torn to shreds
Your customer base dried up
Your distribution network shifted their focus to critical items like PPE
You were forced to make cuts to your workforce

Learn about available resources and “best practices” for business recovery from industry experts, then network and share insight with other New York manufacturers during our virtual networking session.

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New COVID Relief Package Informational Session
2021-01-14 13:00 - 13:45
Join KeyBank in partnership with the UpState New York Black Chamber of Commerce and LISC Western New York for an informational session focused on the New COVID Relief Package Thursday, January 14th from 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.
Learn about:

Available Funding
Eligibility
Documents to Prepare
Timeline
Forgiveness Process
Partners and Resources to Support You and Your Business

Please come prepared to ask any questions you may have as there will be an opportunity for Q&A.

Presenters:

Amanda Goyer, Corporate Responsibility Officer, KeyBank
Ryan Case, Senior Vice President, Market Manager, Business Banking, KeyBank
Tyra Johnson Hux, Deputy Director, Developer Education, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)

KeyBank has prepared and continues to update our website regarding the latest details on the Paycheck Protection Program.

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GENERAL ADVICE AND POINTERS
2021-01-26 11:00 - 12:00
Let our experts teach you some simple, but effective, ways you can fortify your company against malicious cyber threats.
Topics include:
• Cybersecurity Standards
• Internal training
• Employee handbooks
• Effective access control
• Periodic review of your practices (audits)

Attendees will also find out if they qualify for a New York State Cybersecurity Assistance Grant and our Self-Assessment Training Cohort.
Join the Cybersecurity Cohort
If you’re a manufacturer at any level of the Department of Defense Supply Chain, you’re also invited to join our no-cost Cybersecurity Cohort:
• Learn how to comply with the DFARS clause based on NIST 800-171 by taking a full course of guided training with convenient online instruction.
• Get access to a cybersecurity expert during virtual office hours
• Prepare to perform a cybersecurity self-assessment for DFARS compliance
• Enjoy the advantage your organization will have when it comes time to implement CMMC
• Eligible manufacturers within the Cohort will have the opportunity to receive 80% of the cost (up to a maximum of $6,000) towards a personalized cybersecurity assessment
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Food for Thought #7: 3D Printing of Ceramics with Lithoz America
2021-02-03 12:00 - 13:00
The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity presents Food for Thought: A Business & Product Development Virtual Luncheon Series.
Ceramic additive manufacturing (3D printing) opens doors to product development and small series manufacturing, combined with functional complexity that was traditionally cost prohibitive for many applications. This talk will share the current state of the art of ceramic 3D printing and the types of applications where this large family of materials is finding use.
Ceramic materials play key roles in cars, smartphones, aircraft, surgical tools, dentistry, and many other products, but they are lesser known than plastics and metals because they are challenging to produce. Additive manufacturing simplifies ceramic development and production, by eliminating tooling and machining, and enabling shapes that were never before possible in these special materials.
Lithoz is the market leader in 3D printers and materials for advanced ceramic, for use in aerospace, medical, dental, energy, and industrial applications. Lithoz America, located in the Rensselaer Tech Park, is the US branch of Lithoz GmbH from Vienna Austria. Lithoz America performs sales and support of systems, materials & printing development and demonstration services, and production of custom materials for printing.
Mr. Shawn Allan is Vice President of Lithoz America LLC, which was established in 2017 to build and sell AM equipment to produce high-performance ceramic parts that are widely used in the electronics, aerospace, and biomedical industries. Mr. Allan has over 20 years of experience in ceramic processing, technology development, and additive manufacturing
https://twitter.com/LithozAustria
https://at.linkedin.com/company/lithoz-gmbh/
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The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity offers direct engineering consultation as well as coaching, advice, risk-mitigation strategies and need-based referrals for product development startups. This program is a community based, independent and public program. The ideal clients are those who are developing a physical product and need assistance in prototype development, design for manufacturing, scaling up, or other related design and manufacturing problems.
With our makerspace and prototyping center, you can meet with your incubation team, fabricate your prototype, and manufacture your product all in the same building.
The Manufacturing Incubator is a certified NYS Incubator and affiliated Innovate 518 Hotspot partner supported by the Empire State Development Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR).

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Transforming Flexible Wearable Medical Devices -- The Center for Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing (CAMM)
2021-02-04 15:00 - 16:00
CNY Biotech Accelerator, Upstate Medical University virtual series presentation:
Transforming Flexible Wearable Medical Devices — The Center for Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing (CAMM)
A New York State Center of Advanced Technology Binghamton University, State University of New York

Mark Poliks, Director, CAMM and Empire Innovation Professor of Engineering
Mark Schadt, Associate Director, CAMM

NextFlex Manufacturing USA designated Binghamton University as the New York “Node” for its flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) initiative in 2018. As the New York Node, Binghamton works in collaboration with NY State companies to design, develop and fabricate a broad range of medical and industrial sensors using additive manufacturing processes. CAMM’s R&D activities focus on design-for-manufacturing, materials, processing and reliability testing that enable small and large companies to succeed in their business and technical objectives. The center trains and employs an advanced manufacturing workforce and builds on the region’s existing electronics manufacturing base. As a NY State Center of Advanced Technology, CAMM is committed to work on projects that deliver value to NYS companies. Using examples from current projects, this presentation will also highlight the capabilities, partnerships and services that can be provided to startup companies.

This is a free virtual program. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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SBDC: Understanding Worker's Compensation, Disability and Personal Family Leave Webinar
2021-02-09 12:00 - 13:00
Navigating the employer responsibilities for Worker’s Compensation, Disability and Personal Family Leave can be confusing for small businesses. In this presentation, Neil Gilberg from the Worker’s Compensation Board will provide attendees with an overview of:

• What are WC, DB and PFL? (includes COVID-19 involvement)
• Who needs it? / Who does not need it?
• What is involved with DB and PFL?
• How and when do you report an injury? (including COVID-19 impacts)
• Independent contractor versus employee, what companies need to consider? (includes on-site, virtual staff, in or out of state)
• What are the penalties? What is debarment? Where do you go for 1 on 1 assistance on these and other issues or questions?
• Different ways to lower your workers’ compensation premiums?

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Check out SBDC – UAlbany’s Digital Training Resources for small businesses.

The Path Forward: A Proactive Approach To Business Continuity Planning
2021-02-11 11:00 - 12:00
If the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed one thing to manufacturers, it’s how unprepared most of us were for such an event. Companies producing everything from PPE and ventilators to anti-bacterial wipes and toilet paper were forced to react with little to no warning. The best lesson we can all take away from this is that, going forward, we should all take a much more proactive and strategic approach to running our businesses.
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February: VentureB Virtual Pitch Presentation
2021-02-17 16:00 - 17:00
CEG coaches entrepreneurs in creating & delivering a presentation resulting in an open public pitch to regional investors & business leaders.

About this Event
VentureB is a quarterly program designed for entrepreneurs to gain visibility to the region’s angel and institutional investors, business service providers, advisers, students, faculty, alumni and the early stage business community.

Join us for a VentureB Virtual Presentation on Wednesday, February 17th.
Featuring a Presentation by:
SMART Pad
Agenda:
4:00 – 4:10 PM | Welcome & Panel Introductions: Michael Lobsinger, CEG
4:10 – 4:30 PM | Presentation & Panel Q&A
4:30 – 4:45 PM | Audience Q&A
4:45 – 5:00 PM | Closing

About the presenting company:
SMART Pad is on the frontier of developing a revolutionary polishing pad for sub-7 nm-node semiconductor technology. Our unique & novel design will result in improved planarization, a decrease in defects, and a higher removal rate, resulting in an increase yield & productivity.

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Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in New York’s Transportation Sector
2021-02-23 15:00 - 16:00
Join NY-BEST for this one-hour webinar featuring New York State leaders who are spearheading efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the state’s transportation sector.
New York’s landmark Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, enacted in 2019, requires New York to reduce economy-wide GHG emissions 40 percent by 2030 and no less than 85 percent by 2050 from 1990 levels. This webinar will highlight the State’s on-going efforts aimed at achieving GHG emissions reductions in the transportation sector, including the activities of the Climate Action Council Transportation Advisory Panel and the State’s development of a Clean Transportation Roadmap.
Attendees will obtain a comprehensive understanding of clean transportation initiatives under way and/or being considered by the State, as well as ways to participate in these efforts going forward.
Speakers:
Jared Snyder, Deputy Commissioner, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Adam Ruder, Assistant Director, Clean Transportation, NYSERDA
Cost:
NY-BEST Members: FREE
Government: FREE
Non-Members: $50
NY-BEST Members: Please make sure you are logged into your NY-BEST account to receive the member rate

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Ask the Experts: Pivoting Playbook
2021-03-02 09:00 - 10:00
Get connected, develop leads and build relationships at our NetworkingPlus events – now in a virtual format! Our virtual NetworkingPlus will mirror the one-of-a-kind, fast-paced networking event our members have come to know and love. We will be utilizing Zoom breakout rooms to provide “table rotations,” to maximize the number of individuals you connect with.
Re-connect virtually and discuss how you have adapted to doing business in a time of social distancing, remote work, something unexpected you’ve learned or done in the past year, how your business has pivoted, exciting news or updates from your organization!
Our virtual NetworkingPlus will offer three breakout room rotations and a system designed to avoid repeat introductions. You are guaranteed to leave with new business contacts.

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Virtual Treasure Hunt: Let’s find energy savings!
2021-03-02 10:00 - 11:00
NYSERDA’s free Virtual Treasure Hunt can help you discover opportunities to save energy, reduce waste, decrease costs, and improve strategies for indoor air quality.
Virtual Treasure Hunts provide one-on-one interaction with industry experts that can help save up to 10% of facility energy use in 10 days or less.
Join us for this webinar to find out how to schedule a free Virtual Treasure Hunt and find “quick wins” to boost your facility’s sustainability. You will hear directly from NYSERDA’s experts and participants on their experience, and tips for engaging your organization to maximize the benefits.
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UAlbany Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fairs
2021-03-03 12:00 - 18:00
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>>
Download the Students/Alumni Flyer here>>
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

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International Trade Week Day 1
2021-03-09 09:30 - 11:00
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
2021-03-10 12:00 - 18:00
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

REGISTER HERE>>

International Trade Week Day 2
2021-03-11 09:30 - 11:00
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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International Trade Week Day 3
2021-03-16 09:30 - 11:00
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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Creating an Equitable & Future-Focused Manufacturing Workforce with Apprenticeship
2021-03-16 13:00 - 16:00
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.

REGISTER HERE>>

UAlbany Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fairs
2021-03-17 12:00 - 18:00
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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