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Upcoming Professional Development Events

Our professional development events help you prepare for life beyond college by developing the mindset and skills today’s employers—and changemakers—are looking for. From mock interviews and financial literacy workshops to innovation challenges and pitch competitions, these experiences are designed to sharpen your problem-solving, boost your adaptability, and set you apart in the job market. Explore what’s ahead and take the next step on your path.

 

2025-2026 dates will be updated soon.

Date and TimeEvent/LocationDescriptionRegistration
Jan. 30, 2025
7:15–8:15 p.m.
PioSolve Hackathon Info. Session
Thomas 327
Learn how to Compete and Win Cash PrizesRegister here
Feb. 6, 2025
4–6:00 p.m.
Speed Mock Interviews
The Gathering Place
Master Job Interviews, One Question at a Time.Register here
Feb. 11, 2025
12:20–12:50 p.m.
Life After Graduation Mini-Series: Managing Debt
Thomas 327
Your Path to Financial Freedom After CollegeRegister here
Feb. 18, 2025
12:20–12:50 p.m.
Life After Graduation 2: Budgeting 
Thomas 327
Master Your Money After GraduationRegister here
Feb. 25, 2025
12:20–12:50 p.m.
Life After Graduation 3: Employment Documents 
Thomas 327
Know Your Documents, Know Your RightsRegister here
Feb. 27, 2025
7:15–8:15 p.m.
PioBiz Info. Session: Round 2 Proof of Concept
Thomas 327
Learn How to Nail Round 2 of the PioBiz Competition. Register here
Mar. 29, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
PioSolve Hackathon Competition
Various Rooms in Thomas Hall
Solve a Real-World Problem, Win Real Money.Register here
Mar. 29, 2025
4:30–6:30 p.m.
PioSolve Hackathon
Thomas 124
Watch and Get Inspired by Creativity in Action. Register here
April 1, 2025
7:15–8:15 p.m.
Job Talk
Thomas 209
Discovering Purpose Through Unexpected Career Paths Register here
April 10, 2025
4–6:00 p.m.
Junior PioBiz
The Gathering Place
Watch and Vote as High School Students Present Problems & Solutions.Register here
April 24, 2025
3–5:00 p.m.
PioBiz Round 2: Proof of Concept Competition  
Thomas 124
Compete to Win Cash PrizesRegister here
April 24, 2025
3–5:00 p.m.
PioBiz Round 2:  Proof of Concept
Thomas 124
Attend, Be Inspired, and Cast Your VoteRegister here
May 1, 2025
4–5:00 p.m.
End of the Year Award Ceremony and Networking
Andrews Great Room
Food, Awards, and NetworkingRegister here