Curious about a career in consulting? Sign up for Accenture Federal Service’s “Consulting 101: Policy Edition” conversation this Friday! Presented by Batten alumni, this session will teach you all about what consulting is and how specifically federal consulting empowers the U.S. government to achieve their mission.

The Economics Undergraduate Career Forum brings together professionals who hold undergraduate economics degrees with current students and faculty through networking events and educational programming to expose majors and prospective majors to potential professional experiences. The program combines informal networking opportunities with more structured career panels, talks, and office hours. Our hope is that these programs will provide valuable career-related information for students while facilitating and strengthening relationships between all participants.

Are you interested in educational equity and access? Want to make an impact on the lives of young people directly upon graduation? Join us for a conversation on education career pathways with Teach For America (TFA) and the Virginia College Advising Corps (VCAC). You will learn the benefits of AmeriCorps service and learn directly from leaders at TFA and VCAC as well as alums what it was like serving in these roles and how it set them up for their future career paths. 

BSLIP and Career Services convene a panel of BIPOC alumni as they discuss their journeys and pathways in their respective fields. There will be opportunities for networking and questions.

Join Professor Pennock for an overview of the financial decisions you’ll be making after graduation. This workshop will cover principles of personal budgeting, insurance choices, investment and retirement planning, and more.

Students interested in careers in international development and humanitarianism: this virtual event is for you! Come learn from alumni in the field of global development about career paths, important skills needed in this field, and how to "break in" to a job or internship in this sector.

Students interested in careers in global development and humanitarianism: this virtual event is for you! Come learn from alumni in the field of global development about career paths, important skills needed in this field, and how to "break in" to a career in global development.

Join Steve Hiss to learn about the benefits of long-term investing through a 401(k) and IRA (Individual Retirement Account). This workshop will highlight the compounding effect of long-term investing, define what a 401(k) and IRA are (both Traditional and Roth options), review the similarities and difference between the two vehicles, and explain the tax advantages of saving through retirement accounts. You’ll also learn about “company” matching, as well as when and how you can invest in either a 401(k) or IRA.

Join Professor Pennock for an overview of the financial decisions you’ll be making after graduation. This workshop will cover principles of personal budgeting, insurance choices, investment and retirement planning, and more. You'll walk away with a greater understanding of personal finance, a functioning budget spreadsheet to help you plan your finances, and clarity about the choices you’ll be making soon.

Incoming BA/Accel MPP students, join the Batten Career Services team to learn about all things career services at the Batten School. Hear about resume and application review, office hours, interview prep, and more.