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Professional Development Workshops

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The Graduate School offers an array of career preparedness, teaching, writing, and professional development workshops and series which are broken down by competencies. All workshops and development series adhere to the attendance policy and the synchronous Zoom workshop policy.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NC State will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Requests can be served effectively if notice is provided at least ten days before the event. Direct accommodation requests for professional development programs to professional-development@ncsu.edu.

If you are unable to attend a workshop you registered for, you can cancel by going to the Cancel Registration page.

July

A series of talks led by A2i industry partners to provide you the opportunity to build your network, explore career opportunities, and prepare for the transition to industry.

July 9, 1-2 p.m.; Zoom

Topic: Insights from a Corporate Recruiter

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A series of talks led by A2i industry partners to provide you the opportunity to build your network, explore career opportunities, and prepare for the transition to industry.

July 16, 1-2 p.m.; Zoom

Topic: Interdisciplinary Teamwork

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A series of talks led by A2i industry partners to provide you the opportunity to build your network, explore career opportunities, and prepare for the transition to industry.

July 23, 1-2 p.m.; Zoom

Topic: Project Management

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A series of talks led by A2i industry partners to provide you the opportunity to build your network, explore career opportunities, and prepare for the transition to industry.

July 30, 1-2 p.m.; Zoom

Topic: Navigating Your Career Path in Industry

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August

This event will include a series of workshops on a variety of teaching-related topics. While this event is especially geared towards new TAs, all graduate students and postdocs with an interest in teaching are welcome to attend. If you plan to attend, please complete the registration form.

August 12, 9-5 p.m.; McKimmon Center

September

Our Featured Program areas

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Teaching Programs

Our teaching programs cover an array of topics important for those who wish to pursue a faculty career that involves both formal and informal instruction with students. We also provide a non-credit teaching certificate that, upon successful completion, will be notated on your transcript.

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Writing Programs

Effective written communication is imperative to one’s success throughout their time as a graduate student and further into their career. The NC State Graduate School offers professional development in the areas of academic and professional writing.

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Career Readiness

Whether you aspire to work in technology, government, non-profit organizations, or the private sector, our goal is to equip you with the tools, resources, and guidance necessary to navigate and thrive in careers outside of academia.

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Leadership Program

Our communities need leaders who are self-aware, ethical and skilled. Taking time to develop one’s leadership skills during graduate school or a postdoctoral experience will provide a significant return on investment for one’s future career.

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Wellness Program

Our well-being impacts our lives in a myriad of ways, so understanding how to best manage ourselves is an important part of our development, both on a personal and a professional level.

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