Lunch & Learn Series
The Subject:
“What every employer should know about internships, the career center and the tools necessary for success”
Do you need new perspective on organizational issues? Could you use more brain power and skills to accomplish important projects? Would you enjoy the opportunity to pour into the next generation of leaders by empowering them to gain real world business experience and realize their potential?
All of this and more is possible.
On Thursday, July 24, Andrea Hurst, Director of the Career Success Center at King University, will be speaking on several topics related to the new internship program available to our members through our strategic partnership with King. By attending this Lunch & Learn, you will learn:
- What is an internship? We will discuss the various types of internship opportunities (paid vs. unpaid, terms, etc.).
- How do internships benefit employers?
- What might your business/organization expect to achieve from this relationship?
- Can internship growth spark full time hiring?
Andrea also will educate attendees on King University's Career Success Center and how the Center can add value to students, alumni, and employers.
Lastly, she will speak about opportunities available to you or your employees for continuing education at King University, including their accredited, achievable, and affordable programs.
The Expert:
Andrea Hurst joined King University as the Director of the Career Success Center in September 2013. She oversees the Career Success Center which equips King students and alumni with the necessary tools to take charge of their personal and career development. No matter where you are in your journey with the University or in life, the goal is to help you arrive at your destination.
Andrea was previously the Regional Director of Career Development for the Knoxville area. Before joining King University, she served as a General Manager for American Eagle Outfitters, a leading global specialty retailer, in the Washington, DC metro area. Andrea has extensive leadership experience with a passion for people development. She earned her BS in Public Relations from Middle Tennessee State University in 2009 and will earn her MBA in Marketing from King University in August 2014.
Andrea’s mission is to inspire through passion, step ahead of the trend, continue listening & learning, capture the beauty in life, bridge the gap, ignite the fire and lead the way.
When
Thu Jul 24, 2014
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where
King University at Hardin Valley Campus
10950 Spring Bluff Way
Knoxville, TN 37932