Professional Development
UAF College of Business and Security Management offers unique, hands-on learning opportunities year-round. Between volunteering on event committees, touring local accounting firms, and discounts on professional clothing, there is an experience for everyone!
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What You Get:
Leadership training, teamwork, problem-solving skills, networking, resume building,
event-planning experience. Skills gained from working on this event are highly-coveted
from employers.
Participating in the UAF Business Leader of the Year is a voluntary opportunity. It
is a superb way to earn funds for student organizations while building a skill set
of teamwork, leadership and networking.
Friday, Sept. 25: CBSM Accounting Day | Location: Wood Center, UAF Campus, 1731 S Chandalar
- 1 pm - 2:30 pm | Professional Development Day (Employer & Student Panels)
- 2:30 pm - 3 pm | Lightning Round Firm Introductions
- 3 pm - 4 pm | Appetizers and Mingling
- 4 pm - 5:30 pm | Speed Networking
- 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Open Networking at Employer Booths
Sunday, Sept. 27 @ 11:59 pm AKT: Candidate application deadline
Wednesday, Sept. 30 - Wednesday, Oct. 14: Interviews (Accounting firms will contact you directly to schedule your interviews).
Wednesday, Oct. 21 @ 5:00 pm AKT: Deadline for applicants to accept or decline offers
Review our with a summary of all important dates and tasks!
The annual CBSM Fall Etiquette Seminar and Dinner, sponsored by KPMG, Enterprise Mobility,
and The UAF Alumni Association, will provide students with the tools needed to conduct
themselves as well-rounded professionals in formal situations. Professionals from
across the state join an etiquette panel to share their wisdom with students and help
them learn valuable lessons in the social graces. Dress is business professional.
Etiquette Seminar & Guest Panel
3 - 5 p.m. at Pikes Waterfront Lodge
Social Hour & Dinner
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Pikes Landing
Frank's Menswear & In My Element
Win $400 or more to spend on a shopping spree at Frank's Menswear or In My Element
boutique. This event, sponsored by Spirit of Alaska Federal Credit Union and hosted
by CBSM gives students the opportunity to learn about professional dress standards
while shopping. There will be a 30% UAF discount specifically for this event, and
style coaching.
The application deadline is Sunday, September 13 at 11:59pm. The shopping experience takes place the week of September 28 - October 3.