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Join the Mines Veteran Alliance for our annual fundraiser and Heroes Dinner!

Green Center 924 16th Street, Golden, CO, United States

Calling all veterans and veteran allies at Mines--this is our featured fundraising and networking event for the school year--and students may enjoy a FREE event tailored for our active duty and student veterans on campus. This year, we have an incredible speaker from Space Resources--Dr. Angel Abbud-Madrid! Heroes Dinner Details: Date and time: September 10th […]

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Prep with Reps

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

On the Monday before Career Days, several companies, organizations, and employers will volunteer their time to help you prepare for Career Day. At the Prep with Reps event, you will have a unique opportunity to review your resume, practice your elevator pitch, get interviewing tips, and build connections with recruiters, all in one location. This event […]

Free

Fall 2023 Career Days – Day 1

Student Recreation Center 1651 Elm St, Golden, CO, United States

300+ employers, different companies are attending each date, so make sure to attend both 9/12 & 9/13! Leading companies are looking for new employees with the skills necessary to take […]

Fall 2023 Career Days – Day 2

Student Recreation Center 1651 Elm St, Golden, CO, United States

300+ employers, different companies are attending each date, so make sure to attend both 9/12 & 9/13! Leading companies are looking for new employees with the skills necessary to take […]

Elevators to Doors: Business Communications Workshop

Berthoud Hall 1516 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Join the VIP Professional Development Program for "Elevators to Doors" a business communications workshop! Learn how to professionally communicate with employers you met at Career Day and effectively correspond with professionals in your network.  

Interviews and Career Day Follow-Up Workshop

Berthoud Hall 1516 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Now that Career Days are over, you may be asking, "what's next?". We all have a story to tell, and if you’ve made it from applying to interviewing for a position, the employer wants to hear yours. This workshop will teach the basics of preparing for interviews and how to craft meaningful stories that highlight […]

Offer Evaluation and Negotiation Workshop

Berthoud Hall 1516 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

You earned the job offer, now what? Most students are nervous to negotiate their first job offer. This workshop will offer a general overview of interpreting a job offer, crafting professional counteroffers and emails, how to research salary benchmarks, and basics for what can and cannot be negotiated. You do not need to currently have a job offer […]

VIP Presents: The Power of Feedback w/ Kerry Siggins ’01

Alderson Hall 1613 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Want to learn how a CEO handles challenging conversations? Join Kerry Siggins, Mines alumna and CEO of global manufacturer StoneAge Tools, on September 28th for a practical session on giving and receiving feedback. You’ll learn how to approach someone with feedback, how to structure feedback conversations, and how to appropriately follow up afterward. Kerry will share […]

Free

Energy Politics – Opportunities and Challenges in Colorado

Student Recreation Center 1651 Elm St, Golden, CO, United States

Chris Hansen is the current State Senator for Colorado Senate District 31. He specializes in energy sector economics and data analytics, with 20 years of experience in the global energy industry. He currently serves on the Appropriations Committee, the Joint Technology Committee and the Legislative Council. Hansen also serves as the Co-Founder and Director of […]

Free

Geology Conference and Panel

Green Center 924 16th Street, Golden, CO, United States

Friday, October 6th, 1 - 5:30 PM | Friedhoff Hall Interested in learning more about different career paths in geology? Join the Geology and Geological Engineering department for the Geology Panel and Conference to hear from Mines alumni working in industry! This event will have two panel discussions and Q&A as well as roundtable talks, with […]

Free

3rd Annual VIP Etiquette Dinner

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

Did you know there’s a correct way to eat soup? Do you know how to pass items around the table? What is the difference between American and Continental styles of dining? Learn all this and more at the 3rd Annual VIP Etiquette Dinner, a perfect opportunity to learn everything you wanted to know about making […]

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Data Science & Analytics Panel

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

Tuesday, October 10th, 5 - 7 PM | Student Center, Ballrooms A & B Interested in learning more about different career paths in data science and analytics? Join us for the Data Science & Analytics Panel to hear from Mines alumni working in industry! Get all your questions answered to see if this could be […]

Alternative Engineering Careers Panel

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

The Mines Career Center and Humanitarian Engineering Department are partnering to host a panelist discussion regarding alternative engineering career paths and how to be a socially responsible engineer. The event will consist of a Q&A session and time dedicated for networking. Food and beverages will be provided!

Why Graduate School? A Conversation with Graduate Students

Green Center 924 16th Street, Golden, CO, United States

Have questions about what graduate school is really like? Join this informational dialogue with current graduate students and hear about their decisions to pursue a graduate degree, lessons learned, and advice. No RSVP required; light refreshments and snacks provided.

Free

Funding Graduate School

Green Center 924 16th Street, Golden, CO, United States

Understanding how to fund a graduate education and the resources available is important when deciding on going to graduate school. Join this workshop to learn tips, insights, and things to consider when funding a graduate school education. Lunch provided; Space Limited. Please complete this form to confirm your registration: https://forms.office.com/r/hBgYCjWqDC

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Writing Statements of Purpose

Green Center 924 16th Street, Golden, CO, United States

Statements of Purpose are a key component of any competitive application. In this session you will learn how to persuasively articulate why your experience, accomplishments, and goals make you an ideal candidate for your chosen graduate program. Lunch provided; Space Limited; Please visit DiggerNet to register.

Free

Grad School Week: Mines Programs Meet and Greet

Marquez Hall 1600 Arapahoe St., Golden, CO, United States

Interested in a graduate program at Mines? Stop by this event to explore different graduate school program options on-campus and get questions answered about being a graduate student at Mines. This event is free and open to all students. Light food and beverages provided.

Free

Professional Photos for Students

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

Students are invited to drop-in to have a professional photo taken courtesy of the Mines Career Center.

Free

WoAA – Professional Development with Bailey Burns

Marquez Hall 1600 Arapahoe St., Golden, CO, United States

Bailey Burns, a Mines Space Resources Alumni working at Blue Origin. She has had a successful career working at multiple aerospace companies and growing her network. She will talk about her career and professional development and how to build your personal brand to help you excel in your career in the aerospace industry! Free Panda […]

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Resumes: Basics and Beyond

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

Resumes are an important part of job and internship applications. Attend this workshop to learn how to build and tailor a resume for Career Days and your general job search beyond Career Days! Stop by Student Center Ballroom D & E to learn about resume basics, how to make your resume stand out to employers, […]

Rapid Resume Review

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

Drop in for a quick resume review by campus professionals. Come with a copy of your resume to get feedback on content, formatting, and layout and prep your resume for Career Days!

Navigating the Job Search: Advice from Lockheed Martin

Berthoud Hall 1516 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

**PLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT** Join Janet Bachtel, Lockheed Martin’s Campus Relations Manager, on Wednesday, January 17th from 5 – 6 pm to gain a deeper understanding of what employers are looking for. This session will provide advice on how to best share your skills and experiences within resumes and interviews. […]

International Student Guide to Career Days

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

This Career Center workshop is intended to help international students feel confident and prepared for Career Days, with tailored information about work authorization conversations with recruiters and resources to help find companies that hire international talent! All grade levels and majors welcome. Food will be provided!

First Impressions: Crafting Your Elevator Pitch and Continuing the Conversation

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

Come to the Student Center Ballroom A to learn how to craft an Elevator Pitch that will impress employers at Career Days. This workshop will also cover how to continue the conversation after Career Days, including how to follow up with recruiters, when to follow up, and how to maintain the professional connections made during […]

Resumes: Basics and Beyond

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

Resumes are an important part of job and internship applications. Attend this workshop to learn how to build and tailor a resume for Career Week and your general job search beyond Career Week. Stop by Student Center Ballroom A to learn about resume basics, how to make your resume stand out to employers, and crafting […]

Getting Career Day Ready

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

Career Days are two days this spring: January 30th & 31st. Prepping is key when it comes to Career Day success, so we welcome all students and recent grads to this Career Center workshop for an overview of how to prepare your materials, documents, and mentality for Career Days! Food will be provided!

Career Day Prep: Resumes and CVs

Arthur Lakes Library 1410 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

This workshop is designed for those who are looking to create a CV or take their current resume to the next level. This workshop covers how to create a CV, specifics for resume tailoring, aligning resumes to specific job descriptions, and articulating our skillsets and abilities. Students will leave this workshop feeling more confident they […]

Networking: The Power of Connections 

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

Career Days are an effective way to build connections in the workforce through the opportunity to speak with recruiters, engineers, and Mines alumni! Attend this workshop for an in-depth discussion and presentation on how to build networking skills and utilize professional connections to enhance the job search! All students and grade levels welcome, food will […]

Rapid Resume Review

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

Drop in for a quick resume review by campus professionals. Come with a copy of your resume to get feedback on content, formatting, and layout and prep your resume for Career Week!

Grad Student Coffee and Career Day Prep

Arthur Lakes Library 1410 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Graduate students are welcome to drop-in anytime from 9am-11am at the Boettcher Room in the Library on 1/26 for free coffee and informal conversations about Career Days. This event aims to help graduate students receive more tailored advice for how to prepare for Career Days and have an opportunity to get specific questions answered about […]

Grad Student Coffee and Career Day Prep

Arthur Lakes Library 1410 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Graduate students are welcome to drop-in anytime from 9am-11am at the Boettcher Room in the Library on 1/26 for free coffee and informal conversations about Career Days. This event aims to help graduate students receive more tailored advice for how to prepare for Career Days and have an opportunity to get specific questions answered about […]

JCPenney Suit Up Event

Need professionals clothes? Maybe you need an outfit for Careers Days or upcoming interviews? Read on to learn how you can get discounted professional clothes! MEP and the Career Center are partnering with JCPenney to host the JCPenney Suit-Up Event. Students who visit the JCPenney store in the Westminster Mall on Sunday, January 28th from […]

Prep with Reps

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

On the day before the first Career Day, several companies, organizations, and employers will volunteer their time to help you prepare for Career Days. At the Prep with Reps event, you will have a unique opportunity to review your resume, practice your elevator pitch, get interviewing tips, and build connections with recruiters, all in one location. […]

Shimmick Info Session

Green Center 924 16th Street, Golden, CO, United States

Come and learn about Shimmick and meet with company reps. Since 1990, Shimmick Construction has become one of the premier general engineering contractors in the West, thanks to our proven mix of versatility, expertise and passion. Food will be provided. Go to Diggernet for more information.

The Chemours Company – Info Session

Berthoud Hall 1516 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Come learn about careers with The Chemours Company! An American chemistry company working worldwide in nearly 120 countries. Help innovate in various industries ranging from pain and automotive, to energy and advanced electronics. Food provided. Go to Diggernet for more information.

BP Info Session

Marquez Hall 1600 Arapahoe St., Golden, CO, United States

Come learn about opportunities bp. bp is the largest producer of oil and gas in the US, and one of the largest in the world. We employ over 60,000 people and operate in 65 countries worldwide. We own multiple refineries around the globe, a fleet of over 80 ships, 25,000 miles of pipeline, and over […]

Free

IMERY’s – Info Session

Berthoud Hall 1516 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Come learn about careers with Imerys! A globally based mining and minerals processing company, Imerys provides its industrial customers with tailor-made solutions for improving the performance of their manufacturing processes and end products. Food Provided Go to Diggernet for more information.

Warrior Met Coal Info Session – Career and Internship Opportunities

Green Center 924 16th Street, Golden, CO, United States

The Warrior Met Coal internship program is a 12-week initiative tailored for students from Freshman to Senior. We're keen on those with concentrations in Mining, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Chemical Engineering fields, as well as Construction Management.  Here you will delve into operations, maintenance, administration, support, and safety. A Warrior internship will help you enhance […]

SLB Info Session

Marquez Hall 1600 Arapahoe St., Golden, CO, United States

Come learn about careers with Schlumberger! We are a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Global in outlook, local in practice, we're united in our passion for discovering solutions and in our commitment to creating a sustainable and balanced future. We set the bar high. So we're looking for talented, driven […]

Free

Spring 2024 Career Days, Day 1 – Earth, Energy, and Environment

Student Recreation Center 1651 Elm St, Golden, CO, United States

Different companies are attending each date, so make sure to attend both 1/30 & 1/31! Leading companies are looking for new employees with the skills necessary to take the world into the future, and you have the opportunity to connect with many of them. Build up your network, learn about career possibilities, and sharpen your […]