SCLA 300: LA Influentials
The breadth of opportunities facing Liberal Arts students can be daunting. The biggest question for most students is, “What are you going to do with your major?” For those who haven’t completely figured it out, don’t panic. SCLA 300 is a lecture/discussion course featuring prominent Liberal Arts alumni who represent a diverse variety of careers including judges, teachers, best-selling authors, business leaders, lawyers, and entrepreneurs. These alumni return to campus to share their stories with students who will soon begin their careers. This class provides students with the unique opportunity to ask candid questions, network with influential alumni, learn about career skills, and get a glimpse at the varied career paths open to students with a Liberal Arts degree.
SCLA 300 is in BRNG 2280.
Students will be introduced to the course structure, expectations, and key career readiness topics covered throughout the semester. The session will set the foundation for exploring career development, professional connections, and available campus resources.
BRANDING - Haley Sawyer
Students will learn about professional branding and how to clearly communicate their skills, experiences, and values to employers. The session will focus on building a consistent personal brand through resumes, online presence, and professional interactions.
Students will learn about professional branding and how to clearly communicate their skills, experiences, and values to employers. The session will focus on building a consistent personal brand through resumes, online presence, and professional interactions.
RESUME
For this class session, Purdue OWL representatives will visit class to introduce their writing resources and support services available to students. They will also share tips on building a strong, effective resume and how to use OWL tools to enhance professional documents.
For this class session, Purdue OWL representatives will visit class to introduce their writing resources and support services available to students. They will also share tips on building a strong, effective resume and how to use OWL tools to enhance professional documents.
RECRUITER PANEL
For this class session, students will learn from corporate recruiters about the current job market, employer expectations, and interview best practices, gaining insight into what recruiters look for in strong candidates.
For this class session, students will learn from corporate recruiters about the current job market, employer expectations, and interview best practices, gaining insight into what recruiters look for in strong candidates.
LUKE LAEL
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SARA AND ROCHELLE ZOU
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NETWORKING (LINKEDIN & PURDUE TIES)
Students will learn strategies for effective networking both in person and through online platforms such as LinkedIn and Purdue Ties. The session will focus on building meaningful professional connections, initiating conversations, and maintaining relationships that support career goals.
Students will learn strategies for effective networking both in person and through online platforms such as LinkedIn and Purdue Ties. The session will focus on building meaningful professional connections, initiating conversations, and maintaining relationships that support career goals.
Owner/CEO
Erosion & Construction Solutions, Inc.
Saint John, IN
Erosion & Construction Solutions, Inc.
Saint John, IN
Grant Writer
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
No Class Session
Practice Group Director
Ice Miller LLP
Hartsville, IN
Ice Miller LLP
Hartsville, IN
Consumer and Commercial Intelligence Coordinator
Celsius Holdings Inc.
Boca Raton, FL
Celsius Holdings Inc.
Boca Raton, FL
President & CEO, Purdue For Life Foundation
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
Director - Veteran & Military Success Center
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
Vice President Investigative, Enterprise, and Digital Journalism
ESPN
West Simsbury, CT
ESPN
West Simsbury, CT
Students will participate in a career case study session to apply what they have learned throughout the semester to real-world career scenarios. The session will emphasize problem-solving, professional communication, and connecting academic experiences to career decision-making.