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SUMMARY:Education & Career Pathways Expo
DESCRIPTION:The Education & Career Pathways Expo brings together students\, alumni\, and employers from school districts\, private schools\, and education-related organizations for an evening of networking\, career exploration\, and professional connections. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about career pathways\, internships\, and employment opportunities in the education field. \nShow Up Ready\nYou do not need hours to prepare\, just a few steps can help you feel more confident. \nStart here:\n\nTry a quick mock career fair recruiter conversation with [LinkedIn Learning’s AI Role Play]\nUpdate your resume with help from the [CSUN Career Center’s Resume Resources]\nPlan your business-attire with support from [Matty’s Closet]\nResearch 3-4 employers and roles you are curious about [Review in the Employers tab of this event page]\n\nWho Can Attend Education & Career Pathways Expo?\nEducation & Career Pathways Expo is open to CSUN undergraduate students and graduate students from all majors and class levels. \nParticipating employers include:\n\nK-12 School Districts\nPrivate Schools\nEducational Service Organizations\nEducation-Related Industries\n\n\nFeedback or Questions?\nEmail us at ccer@csun.edu or call (818) 677-5563\nAccessibility Requests:\nIf you will need accommodations (e.g.\, sign language interpreters)\, please contact Odette Fullum at Odette.fullum@csun.edu at least five business days in advance (10/14/2026). \n  \nRegister Today!
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/education-career-pathways-expo/
LOCATION:CSUN USU – Northridge Center\, 9346 E University Dr\,\, Northridge\, CA\, 91325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Center,Career Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Career Center":MAILTO:career.center@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T150000
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SUMMARY:Future Forward: Sustainability Careers Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:At this career roundtable event\, students will connect directly with professionals working in sustainability. Students will meet employers\, industry leaders\, nonprofit staff\, and public-sector professionals through small-group conversations. \nDuring the event\, students will learn about different career paths\, workplace expectations\, new trends\, and opportunities in the sustainability field. They will also have the chance to ask questions\, explore possible careers\, and build connections with professionals who can offer advice\, mentorship\, and future job or internship opportunities. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/future-forward-sustainability-careers-roundtable/
CATEGORIES:Career Center,Career Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Career Center":MAILTO:career.center@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T140000
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SUMMARY:Career Center Open House
DESCRIPTION:Career Center Open House & Scavenger Hunt \n📍 Bayramian Hall 413 | 🗓️ Wednesday\, October 28th | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nGet ready to explore\, connect\, and win! Join us for the Career Center Open House\, where you’ll discover the many ways we can help you build your future career — and have fun doing it. \nEnjoy games\, prizes\, refreshments\, and meet the Career Center team behind our career fairs\, workshops\, panels\, and student employment programs. Whether you’re just starting your career journey or ready to take your next step\, this is your chance to get familiar with everything we offer. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/career-center-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Career Center
CATEGORIES:Career Center,Career Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Career Center":MAILTO:career.center@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T170000
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SUMMARY:Matador Insights: Government\, Policy & Public Affairs
DESCRIPTION:Matador Insights is a series of alumni-led panel discussions designed to inspire and guide students as they explore diverse career paths across the Government\, Policy & Public Affairs industry. These interactive sessions offer valuable firsthand perspectives from alumni professionals who share their career journeys\, industry insights\, challenges\, and advice for success. \nRegister Today! \n  \nMeet The Speakers!\n  \n \nRose Stein-Wendt\, Civil Engineering Associate\, City of Los Angeles  \nRose Stein-Wendt graduated from CSUN in 2024 with a B.S. Civil Engineering and is now a Civil Engineer working on design and construction in public infrastructure and historical renovation projects. During her degree she was part of multiple engineering and volunteer clubs that focused on creating connections within the engineering industry as well as being part of fun competitions and community outreach events. Through these clubs she obtained two internships: one in construction on a historical school renovation where she supported field engineers\, quality control teams\, and architectural designers; and one in geotechnical engineering where she conducted foundation inspections\, soil sampling\, and slope stability assessments. After graduation Rose accepted a position at the City of Los Angeles as a Civil Engineering Associate where she started in the Architectural Division as a Project Manager of Decarbonization Implementation and Historical Renovations. She worked on sustainable architectural\, civil\, and structural design and implementation of decarbonization strategies on public infrastructure projects such as fire stations\, libraries\, and schools. She then worked in the Palisades Fire Recovery & Rebuild One-Stop Center on post-disaster reconstruction efforts for the Palisades Fire Recovery for residential and commercial projects. Her current position is as the Construction Permit Supervisor of all West Los Angeles Projects for public right-of-way construction including street improvements\, stormwater drainage\, and hillside conditions. In her free time she goes on hikes\, travel to national parks\, and make nature inspired art projects. She is grateful for the opportunity to give back to CSUN students by participating in this panel and is happy to share her experience as an alumni. \n  \n  \n  \n \nDamien Farhad Henson\, Management Consultant\, Guidehouse  \nDamien Farhad Henson is a 2024 graduate of California State University\, Northridge\, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in political science. He is currently a Management Consultant in Guidehouse’s (formerly PwC Public Sector) State and Local Government practice\, helping public agencies improve how they operate and deliver services to their communities. Before joining Guidehouse\, Damien served as a California Executive Fellow at the Government Operations Agency\, where he supported the implementation of Governor Newsom’s Generative AI Executive Order. His experience has shaped his interest in how government\, technology\, and public policy can work together to improve people’s everyday lives. \n\nDuring his time at CSUN\, Damien explored public service through internships with U.S. Senator Alex Padilla’s office and the City of Los Angeles Office of Finance\, participated in the CSUN in DC program\, and studied abroad in Mexico. He also participated in Harvard Business School’s Summer Venture in Management Program and earned a graduate certificate in Applied Policy and Government from Sacramento State. He looks forward to connecting with fellow Matadors about exploring career paths\, building a professional network\, and navigating the uncertainty of life after graduation. \n  \n  \n \nElena Bolbolian- Chief Innovation Officer City of Glendale  \nElena Bolbolian is a public-sector executive with more than 25 years of management experience and 10 years of executive leadership. She currently serves as Chief Innovation Officer. During her career with the City of Glendale\, she has led work spanning public policy\, innovation\, performance improvement\, and organizational transformation. \nIn 2017\, Elena helped establish and lead the City’s innovation department\, bringing together innovation\, performance management\, and organizational improvement. Her work has focused on applying human-centered design\, data\, process improvement\, and emerging technologies to improve how government operates and delivers services. \nElena regularly teaches and facilitates sessions on public-sector innovation and leadership for City employees and other local government professionals. She also serves on executive leadership panels as part of Glendale’s Supervisory Academy. Her work has been featured by Bloomberg\, and she currently participates in the GovAI Coalition and serves on the National League of Cities AI & Emerging Technology Forum. She recently earned a Professional Certificate in Applied AI in Local Government from the Davenport Institute at Pepperdine University’s School of Public Policy and has completed executive education in neuroscience and leadership. \nA proud CSUN alumna\, Elena earned her Master of Public Administration in 2005 and has remained actively engaged with the university. She has served as a panelist at CSUN’s Art of Innovation Conference\, shared her government career journey with MPA students and students in the Nazarian College of Business and Economics\, and lectured to international students through the Tseng College. She has also presented to visiting German students from THI through the Manufacturing Systems Engineering & Management program in the College of Engineering and Computer Science on public-sector innovation and government procurement.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/matador-insights-government-policy-public-affairs/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Career Center,Career Development
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SUMMARY:Launching Your Career Series: Showcase Your Skills with ePortfolios & LinkedIn Learning
DESCRIPTION:SHOWCASE YOUR SKILLS. STRENGTHEN YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE. \nLearn how LinkedIn Learning and ePortfolios can help you build in-demand skills\, highlight your accomplishments\, and stand out to employers and graduate schools. \nIN THIS WORKSHOP\, YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO: \n\nDevelop career-ready skills with LinkedIn Learning\nBuild an engaging professional ePortfolio\nShowcase your projects and accomplishments\nStrengthen your professional online presence\n\nLEAVE READY TO SHARE YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES WITH CONFIDENCE. \nRegister Today! \n 
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/launching-your-career-series-showcase-your-skills-with-eportfolios-linkedin-learning/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Career Center,Career Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Career Center":MAILTO:career.center@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T140000
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SUMMARY:Graduate School Fair
DESCRIPTION:The CSUN Graduate School Fair connects students with graduate schools and universities from across the country. Attendees can explore advanced degree and certificate programs\, learn about admissions requirements\, and engage directly with admissions representatives. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/graduate-school-fair-2/
LOCATION:CSUN USU – Northridge Center\, 9346 E University Dr\,\, Northridge\, CA\, 91325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Center,Career Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261110T170000
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SUMMARY:Future Forward: Locking Down Your Career and Connections
DESCRIPTION:Making a connection is just the beginning. Knowing how to follow up in a professional way can help turn a conversation into a real opportunity. \nIn this virtual workshop\, students will learn how to stay connected with professionals and feel more confident during the job and internship search process. Students will practice writing strong follow-up messages\, improving their professional presence\, preparing for interviews\, and using their network in a helpful way. \nThe workshop will also cover common mistakes to avoid and simple strategies for turning introductions and conversations into internships\, job opportunities\, and long-term professional relationships. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/future-forward-locking-down-your-career-and-connections/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Career Center,Career Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T160000
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SUMMARY:Matador Insights: Finance\, Banking & FinTech
DESCRIPTION:Matador Insights is a series of alumni-led panel discussions designed to inspire and guide students as they explore diverse career paths across the Finance\, Banking & FinTech industry. These interactive sessions offer valuable firsthand perspectives from alumni professionals who share their career journeys\, industry insights\, challenges\, and advice for success. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/matador-insights-finance-banking-fintech/
LOCATION:Bayramian Hall 410
CATEGORIES:Career Center,Career Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Career Center":MAILTO:career.center@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T130000
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SUMMARY:Matador Mock Interviewing
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub at ATEC and the CSUN Career Center join us for an intimate\, student-friendly event where local employers will meet with students one-on-one to ask behavior-based interview questions and provide personalized feedback. This is a great opportunity to practice answering common interview questions\, learn what employers are listening for\, and build confidence before your next internship\, job\, or graduate school interview. \nDuring your 10-minute\, one-on-one session\, employers may ask questions such as: \n\n“How do you handle conflict on a team?”\n“Tell me about a time you solved a problem.”\n“Describe a time you showed leadership.”\nPlus more…\n\nAfter your mock interview\, you’ll receive direct feedback on your responses\, communication style\, professionalism\, and overall interview presence. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/matador-mock-interviewing/
LOCATION:ATEC Lobby
CATEGORIES:Career Center,Career Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Career Center":MAILTO:career.center@csun.edu
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