AUTOMOTIVE

 Auto Industry: Get Your Career In Gear. Learn how to get in the driver’s seat and steer your career inthe automotive industry. Steve Kwak, AutoNation, Founders Hall 201.  

BUSINESS

Careers in Professional Services (Consulting & Accounting) Learn why professional service firms took the top 4 spots on the 2009 BusinessWeek’s “Top 50 Best Places to Launch a Career”.  BusinessWeek's analysis gathers feedback from students, college career counselors, and employees to reveal which companies offer the biggest advantages for interns and entry-level employees in the areas of training, compensation and benefits, and career development programs.  Library Arts 124. 

Careers in Marketing and Advertising. Learn how marketing and advertising are shaping world views and if this is a career path for you. Paul Tran, Fransmart LLC, Grimm Hall 002. 

Be The “Boss”. Get the inside story on being the “Boss” by starting your own business. Jack Tingley, Jack Tingley Corporation, Founders Hall 105. 

Internet Advertising/Marketing. Learn how to use the Internet for delivering marketing messages, creating ads on search engine results pages, banner ads and e-mail marketing. Chris Higgins, Grimm Hall 123.

COMPUTERS

Careers In Video Gaming. Learn from the creators of “World of Warcraft” what it takes to succeed as a designer, producer, programmer, engineer or artist in the entertainment software industry. Robert Bridenbecker, Blizzard Entertainment, Library Arts 123.

Website Design.Learn about the exciting field of website design and how to turn your artistic nature into a career. Grimm Hall 210.

CULINARY

Recipes For Successful Culinary Careers. Mix one part business, one part pleasurewith a pinch of passion. Leslie Elliott, Student Union 201.  

EDUCATION

Careers in Education. Find out about this rewarding and exciting field from Orange County Teachers of the Year.  Kathy Marvin, Serra Vista Middle School & Larry Perez, Saddleback College, Student Union 202.    

ENGINEERING

Careers in Engineering. Engineering is more than math, science and pocket protectors. From idea to reality, hear how to build for the future.  Dave Nuccioi, Northrup Grumman, Grimm Hall 121.                  

ENTERTAINMENT

Screenwriting Secrets. Who wrote that movie?  Learn how to turn ideas into a script and how the written word becomes movie from the screenwriter of American History X and Blow.  Dave McKenna, Screenwriter, Grimm Hall 126.  

Representing Professional Musicians. Learn from a top agent what it takes to work with musicians the caliber of Alicia Keys and Prince.  Keith Sarkisian, William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, Grimm Hall 219.

ENVIROMENT

Go Green: Environmental Sustainability. Learn about careers that are environmentally friendly. Ryan Gaylord, CTG Energentics Inc., Library Arts Room 122.

FASHION

The Surfwear Industry. It’s not just about selling t-shirts. Hear how Volcom manages computer systems and employees traveling all over the world, generate $275 million in revenue each year, and remain eco-friendly at the same time.  Colin Israel, Derek Sabori & Tara Bennett, Volcom, Grimm Hall120 (De Nault Auditorium)

Careers in the Fashion Industry. Learn about different career paths in the fashion industry from design, merchandising and sales.  Mark “Joker” Georgesom, Oakley, Grimm Hall 302 (Conference Center)

HEALTH CARE

Health Care Careers. Learn about careers in nursing and hospital specialties that are both challenging and exciting. Dr. Peter Lin, Kathy Mulligan & Laurie Miller, Kaiser Permanente, Gym 204.   

Social Work Careers. Social Work is more than county mental health work. It is a revolutionary field that offers careers in health, business, administration, and policy. Learn about working with individuals, groups, families, businesses and government officials. Scott Darrell, USC School of Social Work, Gym 203.

LAW & JUSTICE

Careers in Politics and Public Policy. Learn about careers in politics, government and policy making and the skills needed to excel in the fields that shape our society. Grimm Hall 220.

Today’s FBI. Learn the history of the FBI and find out what it takes to become a special agent in an exciting and challenging career. Agent Abrian Hudspeth, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Founders Hall 102.

Fire Department Careers.  Learn about careers in the Fire Department including fighting fires and saving lives. Andrea Everett & Graham Everett, Los Angeles Fire Department, Grimm Hall 127.

Careers In Law. Explore careers as court reporters, translators, clerks, paralegals and other opportunities in the legal career field besides lawyers. Tiffanny Brosnan, Esq. & Lori Hawkins, Snell & Wilmer LLP, Grimm Hall 128.

SERVICE CARRERS

Careers in the Peace Corps. Since 1960 the Peace Corps as been aiding developing countries around the world. Find out how to become part of this global movement. Sofiya Alper, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Ivory Coast & Amy Sydrouk, Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Ukraine, Founders Hall 200.  

SPORTS CARRERS

Careers in Sports: Golf. Learn how to change your love for sports into a career. Mark Christensen, Cleveland Golf & John C. Beeson, Matrix, Grimm Hall 218.   

Designing and Planning Recreation and Aquatic Facilities. Learn how a passion for swimming turned into one of the leading firms in the aquatic design industry and what it takes to design and build water parks such as La Mirada’s Regional Aquatic Center (Splash!). Paul Graves, Counsilman-Hunsaker, Grimm Hall 215.  

SURVIVAL GUIDE

Find A Job And Keep It.  What can you do to ensure a successful job search? Learn valuable tips from a corporate recruiting professional. Julie Miller & Surbhi Pur, Robert Half Intl, Founders Hall Room 205.