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  • Wanting to complete a Spring 2021 Internship? Register to attend a required Internship Orientation session on January 14, 2021 or January 15, 2021. Registration is open now!
  • Northeast Tennessee Virtual Manufacturing Job Fair - Thursday, January 21, 2021, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, EST. Register  to attend this event focusing on manufacturing positions in the NE TN area.
  • Are You Internship and/or Job Search Ready? Register for the Spring 2021 203 GNST Transition to the World of Work class before January 21, 2021. This is a 1-hour credit course that will allow you to obtain skills and resources needed to be successful in internships/jobs.  Ask your academic advisor about registering.
  • Virginia Interstate Career Fair - Wednesday, February 10, 2021, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, EST. Emory & Henry College is a co-sponsor of this exclusive event.  Register to attend this event.  This is a great way to connect with employers and colleges online and it’s free!
  • ACA’s Ledford Scholars Program - The Ledford Scholarship, named for Colonel Lee B. Ledford, offers financial assistance for summer research projects to undergraduate students enrolled at ACA member institutions. Undergraduate students from all disciplines, applying various methodologies, are eligible. Apply before Friday, February 19, 2021.
  • Psychology Virtual Grad Fair - Wednesday, April 7, 2021, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, EST. Prospective students meet Psychology Schools in Real-time!  Register online to attend.
  • Science & Environmental Studies Graduate School Virtual Fair - Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, EST.  Meet graduate admission teams and faculty in a live online event!  Register at CareerEco.com.
  • Education Grad School Virtual Fair - Wednesday, April 21, 2021, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, EST.  Event open to prospective students interested in Education graduate school programs.  Register to attend this free event.

Upcoming Events:

  • Ready-Set-Go - The Career Today Show on WEHC 90.7 FM

    Ready-Set-Go - The Careers Today Show on WEHC 90.7 FM

    January 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
    Join The van Vlissingen Career Center’s Director and Career Advisor who will interview special guests to talk about “DEI in the Workplace.” This inaugural broadcast is a program to support the E&H MLK DEI Awareness Week! January 14-22. Keep reading
  • Allies at Work

    Free to Be - Allies at Work

    January 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    You have the ability to effect real change—as an ally. Learn more with The van Vlissingen Center for Career & Professional Development about being an active ally and utilizing your credibility to create a more inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive! Keep reading
  • Career Center Tip-Off

    Career Center Tip Off

    January 26, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
    Join the all-star career team for the spring 2021 Career Center Tip Off!! Meet the team and hear about our exciting spring schedule designed to make every student career ready!! Attendees will be entered to win door prizes including the grand prize: a certified Emory & Henry College basketball jersey. Keep reading
  • Career Connection Wednesday

    Career Connection Wednesday

    January 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
    No appointment needed!  Click here to pop-in anytime between 1pm-4pm to meet with Career Advisor, Christine Arias.  She is here to assist with any and all of your career needs! Keep reading
  • Ready-Set-Go - The Career Today Show on WEHC 90.7 FM

    Ready-Set-Go - The Careers Today Show on WEHC 90.7 FM

    February 1, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
    Join The van Vlissingen Career Center’s Director and Assistant Director of Internship Programs who will interview special guests about the upcoming Virginia Interstate Virtual Career Fair to help students prepare for the 2/10/21 career event. Keep reading
  • The van Vlissingen Center

    Interstate Virtual Career Fair Prep

    February 2, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
    Are you planning to attend the Virtual Interstate Career Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 10? If so, attend this session to learn the ins and outs of being successful at a virtual career fair. Keep reading
  • Career Connection Wednesday

    Career Connection Wednesday

    February 3, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
    No appointment needed! Click here (provide registration link) to pop-in anytime between 1pm-4pm to meet with Career Advisor, Christine Arias. She is here to assist with any and all of your career needs! Keep reading
  • The van Vlissingen Center

    Interstate Virtual Career Fair Prep

    February 9, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
    Are you planning to attend the Virtual Interstate Career Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 10? If so, attend this session to learn the ins and outs of being successful at a virtual career fair. Keep reading

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