1. business and industrial

Talent
Recruitment
PROJECT
College-2-Career intensive (C2Ci)
Connecting Companies to Talent
The College-2-Career Intensive (C2Ci) will serve as a day-long
boot camp providing recent college graduates with soft-skills
training, exposure to Birmingham companies looking for talent, and
resources to help them successfully navigate the Birmingham job
market. Participants will engage in workshops, interactive group
and networking activities and professional development training.
They will also receive hands-on instruction regarding hiring tips,
interview skills, resume writing and social media branding. Sessions
and workshops will be led by local human resources professionals,
hiring managers and other practitioners, and will serve as
preparation in pitching their talent to participating hiring companies.
Talent
Recruitment
P R OJ E C T
Overview
Introduction: Birmingham’s Economic and Job Landscape
It’s an exciting time to be in Birmingham. During a brief presentation by the BBA’s
economic and workforce development team, learn the industries and jobs that are driving
the Birmingham region.
Session I - Skills for Success: What It Takes to Get the Job (Panel)
Human resources professionals discuss the “sought after” skills that employers want in
today’s talent. Graduates Learn: active listening, interview skills, understanding what’s
expected of them during the interview and hiring process.
Session II – Decision Making: Solving Problems with Innovation and Creativity (Speaker led
discussion)
Business leaders discuss the importance of using critical thinking and problem solving
to contribute in today’s workplace – emphasis will be placed on using innovation and
creativity to develop viable solutions to problems. Graduates Learn: how to recognize and
analyze problems, discover workable solutions, organize and interpret pertinent data and
creative approaches to problem solving.
Session III- Avoiding the Blank Stare: Effective Communication and Teamwork (Group)
Interactive learning session with team-building exercises that offer a basic introduction to
effective communication and teamwork skills. Graduates Learn: strong interpersonal skills,
active listening skills, communication processes, ability to clearly express ideas verbally
and non-verbally, and diplomacy and collaboration.
Lunch - Roadmap to Success
Learn keys for career success from executive keynote speaker while also networking with
invited Birmingham young professionals who have successfully made the transition from
college to career in Birmingham. Graduates Learn: active listening, relationship building,
goal setting, and planning.
Session IV –CareerFit: Training Graduates for the Market
A round robin session with career counselors and job coaches. Participants will engage in mock
interviews, resume writing best practices, social media branding with LinkedIn - opportunity for
professional headshots will be available, appropriate interview attire, and career counseling.
Talent Acquisition Pitch Fair: Connecting Companies to Talent
A day’s worth of training builds to the opportunity for recent grads to meet with prospective
employers in an expo-like setting. Pitch your skills to employers and show them you have
what it takes to succeed.
Making the Connection Work: Networking Reception
Relationships matter, make the most of this time to start a new one with a prospective employer.
Registration For College Graduates:
Registration includes:
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All day access with participating employers
Continental breakfast, lunch and entry to reception
Opportunity to receive feedback from job coaches and career counselors
Resume and Interview help
Opportunity to meet hiring managers, recruiters and apply for jobs
Registration Cost
• $30
Talent
Recruitment
P R OJ E C T
Registration For Companies:
Registration includes:
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All day access with job candidates
Lunch and entry to Reception
Opportunity to volunteer during CareerFit and booth at Pitch Fair
Profiles of prospective candidates prior to start of event
Jobs posted on BBA Job Board & company information in event program
Sponsorship opportunities are available for:
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Program Sponsor
Each session – I, II and III
CareerFit
Roadmap to Success Lunch
Talent Acquisition Pitch Fair
Making the Connection Work Reception
Registration
• $150 BBA investor
• $250 Non-investor
($475 includes one year BBA membership and participation in conference)
Event Logistics
• C2Ci occurs June 8, Sheraton Downtown Hotel, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Job Seekers should
attend all day in order to fully maximize exposure to employers)
• Sessions I, II and III are approximately 50 – 60 minutes
• Lunch is scheduled for 75 minutes
• CareerFit and Talent Acquisition Pitch Fair are scheduled for 90 minutes each
For more information regarding event and registration, please contact
Brittney Smith, [email protected], or 205.241.8115.
REGISTER HERE!