Career Corner: Leadership and Professional Development Program

In an age in which employers seek top talent and leadership potential, the Starr Career Development Center is responding to changes in the job market by launching the Leadership and Professional Development Program. The program will give Baruch student leaders a competitive edge. Ingrid Tineo, Assistant Director at the Starr Career Development Center and Veronica Ingram-Henry, Assistant Director of Student Life took the initiative to bring forth this program.

In today's economy, employers are looking to hire "super stars" and they usually recruit students who are engaged in leadership activities on campus. As program coordinator, Ingrid Tineo mentioned that corporate contacts reach out to Baruch College's Starr Career Development Center on a regular basis, asking to meet with club officers because they possess the leadership qualities they seek. The purpose of the Leadership and Professional Development Program is to help this group of students to enhance and strengthen their leadership abilities. Many companies offer dynamic and exciting leadership opportunities for students to take advantage of. This program creates the necessary bridge between student leaders and corporate associates.

The program is designed to provide students with more practical and hands-on experience. Students will have an opportunity to interact and gain insight from professionals. Here's the Starr line-up of events:

True Colors – Tap into Your Full Potential

Thursday, March 11th
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m, Room 2-125 NVC

Guest Speakers: Christina Waszak, Coordinator of Campus Activity Program and Ray Volel, Student Life Specialist

In this workshop students were able to better understand themselves and the people they are associated with. It enhanced their communication and interpersonal skills due to a better discerning of the human behavior.


Business Dining Etiquette and Corporate Protocol Luncheon

Tuesday, April 20th
12:.30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m, Room 1-107 NVC

Guest Speaker: Ramon Rodriguez, Etiquette Consultant

Learn the dos and don'ts of dinning, effective business meal tactics, silverware savvy and napkin etiquette. More notably, learn how to engage in small talk while dining.


Making the Transition from Student to Professional

Tuesday, April 27th
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m, Room 1-107 NVC

Presented by Industry Professionals

Now you have the job; what next? This workshop provides you with the knowledge of office etiquette, building relationships with your supervisors and colleagues, creating your own brand, and constructing your career.

Lunch with the Stars – Networking Event

Thursday, April 29th
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m, Room 14-270 NVC

Presented by Industry Professionals

If you need a professional mentor in your field of study, this lunch might just be right for you. Not only is lunch provided, but also the opportunity to obtain career advice from industry experts and to learn the strategies and benefits of networking.

The Leadership and Professional Development Program, provides a wonderful opportunity to build and develop your professional image and to expand your network, so take advantage.