Charlotte, N.C. - The Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team at UNC Charlotte is partnering up with the University Career Center to host a panel discussion on transitioning from college to the workforce, called “Lessons Since College.” The event will take place on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 in the Student Union, Room 340 I, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. All panelists will be alumni. They will discuss how they progressed from being a UNC Charlotte student to having successful careers and what they experienced during their transition.
According the University Career Center (UCC), 40% of students at UNC Charlotte have not secured a full time position upon graduation. This information coincides with a recent report from the Economic Policy Institute that the average hourly pay rate for entry level positions among graduated college men has decreased by 8.2% since 2000. Similarly, average hourly pay for women has decreased by 6.4% since 2000.
This panel discussion will be valuable to anyone looking to prepare for the spring recruiting season. The panelists will talk about their experiences at UNC Charlotte and how to fully reap the benefits of an education. They will address the process of finding their first job, give helpful tips for avoiding mistakes in the workforce, and discuss how they were able to become so successful in their fields.
“This will be a great opportunity for current UNC Charlotte students to learn how recent alumni succeeded in the transition from college,” says project leader, Noelle Cornelio. “Students who attend ‘Lessons Since College’ will not only have the amazing opportunity to learn how recent alumni have made the jump from college to the workforce but will also be able to get their personal questions answered.”
Noelle is a freshman majoring in biology and economics, and hopes to attend medical school in the future. She will moderate the panel on Wednesday, composed of Brian Chu of Liberty Mutual, Gloria Bidetti of KPMG, Tim Ralston of Continental, and Sarah Wilbanks of AdvantaClean.
For more information about the panel discussion, contact the SIFE Vice President of Marketing, Matt Murrow, at mmurrow1@gmail.com.
SIFE Profile
Students in Free Enterprise is an international non-profit organization that works with leaders in business and higher education to mobilize university students to make a difference in their communities while developing the skills needed to become socially responsible business leaders. There are approximately 1,500 active SIFE teams in 40 different countries around the world. The UNC Charlotte SIFE team’s mission is to leverage our business skills and entrepreneurial spirit to empower people in need to succeed.
Panelists:
Continental: Tim Ralston graduated from UNC Charlotte in 2009 with a B.S.B.A in Finance. During his time here, he was the President of the Financial Management Association (FMA), a care team member and leader in RAIN (Regional AIDS Interfaith Network) and he also mentored children through Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Charlotte. Tim has served as a Financial Analyst for Continental since October of 2009.
KPMG: Gloria Bidetti received her Bachelor’s in Accounting from UNC Charlotte in May 2009. She also received her Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting Tax Track, in 2010. In Ms. Bidetti’s time at UNC Charlotte she was a member of Beta Alpha Psi, the Business Honors Program (BHP), Dean’s Fellows, and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) among others. Ms. Bidetti joined KPMG in June 2008 where she completed three internships. Upon the completion of her MBA in 2012 she became a Federal Tax Associate with KPMG.
Liberty Mutual Insurance: Brian Chu graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in May of 2009 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration earning a summa cum laude distinction. He served as a Dean’s Fellow in Belk College of Business where he chaired the Stewardship and Fundraising Committees. Brian currently works for Liberty Mutual Insurance as a Senior Account Service Manager in Employee Group Benefits. He previously held a position as a Business Systems Analyst after starting his career as a Disability Case Manager in November, 2009.
AdvantaClean Systems, Inc: Sarah Wilbanks received her Bachelor’s in Marketing from UNC Charlotte in 2010. Her experience at UNC Charlotte included a semester abroad at the Universidad de Tecnologico de Monterrey and the Dean’s Fellows Program. She also served as a Public Relations Intern and Contributing Writer for Charlotte Style Magazine. In June 2011, she joined AdvantaClean Systems as a Public Relations Specialist where she develops local and national marketing initiatives.
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