Events

Please join us for the SAPA Spring 2018 Career Consideration series!

Our events are:

Build Skills: Grant Writing Workshop
Monday, Feb. 19th – 5:30-6:30PM
Graham Hall, Room 187 – Instructor: Brian Polito (MPA student)
This workshop will prepare you to write grants, including information about understanding grant language, expectations, and steps to secure funding.
RVSP by filling out this form.
Questions about this session? Contact Betsey Suchanic at suchanic@udel.edu.

 

Your Financial Future: Personal Financial Planning Workshop
Wednesday, Mar. 7th – 6:30-7:30PM
Graham Hall, Room 185 – Instructor: Jacques Mayo, Foresters Financial Services
Whether you’re thinking about your long-term financial goals, such as retirement, or near-term financial needs, like buying a home or paying for college, it’s never too early to start saving and planning.
RVSP by filling out this form.
Questions about this session? Contact Danielle Metcalfe at metcalfe@udel.edu.

 

Your Financial Future: Salary Negotiations Workshop
Friday, Mar. 9th – 12:00-1:30PM – Career Services Workshop Room, 401 Academy St – Instructor: Rachel Coppola, Career Service Center
This workshop takes you a step beyond the interview, with tips for knowing your worth and estimating the salary you require, as well as strategies for negotiating for your desired salary range.
RVSP by filling out this form.
Questions about this session? Contact Betsey Suchanic at suchanic@udel.edu.

 

Making the Connection: Networking Workshop
Monday, Mar. 19th – 5:00-7:00PM
Graham Hall 185 – Instructor: Kevin Cameron, CEO of Exclusive Search Connections & President of Connect Delaware
Learn tricks to maximize your professional network as a student. Following instruction, MPA student Dan Henne will lead a networking exercise to put your newfound skills to the test.
RVSP by filling out this form.
Questions about this session? Contact Ruby Harrington at rubyh@udel.edu.

 

These events are organized by the Professional Development Committee of the Student Association of Policy & Administration (SAPA) for any student – undergraduate or graduate – in the School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA) at the University of Delaware.

Students will receive one service hour for attendance at any one of these workshops. Refreshments will be provided at each workshop. Please RSVP for events, so that the Committee can ensure space and learn what you hope to glean from the workshops.