Future of Work Conference
Day 5

Speakers: Hassan Akmal, Executive Director of Career and Professional Development, UC San Diego, Career Center

Join us on Friday for a Symposium that challenges the status quo in career services. Let’s disrupt the future with approaches that break down barriers and promote Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) in career development. 

Let’s revolutionize traditional career pathways, and embrace diverse identities that pave the way for a more inclusive professional landscape. 

Together we can shatter glass ceilings and be part of the conversation on reshaping careers for a better, more equitable future.

Open to the Public: Career Services. Higher Ed Professionals, and Employers Globally

This session will also be streamed virtually.

Speaker: Lisa Ganem, Associate Director, Career Development and Industry Engagement, UC San Diego, Career Center

Location: Zoom

Nearly 99 percent of Fortune 500 companies use an ATS or Applicant Tracking System (Source: Yahoo Finance). This talk equips students and recent alumni with the essential skills to tailor their resumes for maximum visibility and success in the current job market. Learn how to decode the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) algorithm, strategically incorporate keywords, and format your resume effectively to stand out to employers. Join this workshop to gain a competitive edge in your search.

This session will be streamed virtually

Zoom Link: https://ucsd.zoom.us/my/lisaganem

Speakers: Natalie Huynh, Career Peer Educator, UC San Diego, Career Center, Bioengineering and Mathematics - Computer Science major; Ellie Kim, Career Peer Educator, UC San Diego, Career Center, Public Health major with a concentration in Health Policy and Management; Anusha Malla, Marketing and Communications Intern, UC San Diego, Career Center, Business Economics major; Hannah Wang, Marketing and Communications Intern, UC San Diego, Career Center, Business Psychology major


Location: Atkinson Pavilion, Faculty Club & Zoom

In the session on Designing for Accessibility, Marketing & Communication student staff will highlight crucial aspects of inclusivity in the future of work landscape through media. Recognizing the diverse needs of our audience and community, we will explore strategies to ensure accessibility for individuals with cognitive or learning disabilities, low vision, blindness or color blindness, deafness, and motor impairments.

This discussion will recommend proactive measures aimed at breaking down barriers and fostering a more inclusive environment in digital media from initial ideation to final implementation. By embracing accessibility as a core principle, we strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their fullest potential.

Open to the Public: Career Services. Higher Ed Professionals, and Employers Globally

This session will also be streamed virtually.

Speakers: Megan Martinez-Montano, Sr. Associate Director, Career and Professional Development, UC San Diego, Career Center; Tod Oliviere, Director, Student Employment and Career Development, UC San Diego, Career Center


Location: Atkinson Pavilion, Faculty Club & Zoom

The Triton Career Readiness Passport is a transformative initiative designed to empower students in crafting their career and life roadmap. Inspired by best practices in career readiness, such as those highlighted by NACE, the Passport program at UC San Diego equips students with essential skills and experiences for success beyond graduation. Through personalized guidance, experiential learning opportunities, and reflection exercises, students develop a comprehensive portfolio showcasing their readiness for the workforce. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how the Triton Career Readiness Passport fosters student empowerment, enhances employability, and prepares graduates for fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.

Open to the Public: Career Services. Higher Ed Professionals, and Employers Globally

This session will also be streamed virtually.

Speaker: M'Chelle Ryan, Director, Upwork Academy

Location: Zoom 

The world of work continues to change at a rapid pace as we see younger professionals demanding remote work and more flexibility. How can we better prepare graduates for the changing economy and give them the tools they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving job market? Significant job disruption is on the horizon and changing skills gaps will directly impact new graduates entering the workforce. This session will discuss the current trends in remote work for Gen Z, and explore the drivers behind the evolution of jobs and work in the future.  

M'Chelle Ryan  is the Director of Upwork Academy where she creates interactive and innovative education to enable independent professionals to grow and succeed. Before joining Upwork, M’Chelle worked in higher education for 16 years, with a special focus in Career Services and Employer Relations, providing developmental programming for students and liaising with recruiters to engage, and hire, top-tier talent. M’Chelle was most recently at UCLA, moving to the west coast after 7 years working in Employer Engagement at NYU. She is passionate about impacting the future of work and is excited to see the role new graduates will play in shaping the global remote work economy.

This session will be streamed virtually.

ZoomLink: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://upwork.zoom.us/j/99470863837?pwd%3DNUYycFM4SUp4SEdHdlNDTmI2SFRpZz09&sa=D&source=calendar&usg=AOvVaw3xJdNfA2nj3K_mz6IHP_Oa

Speakers: Mojgan A. Amini, Sr. Director, Process Management & Continuous Improvement, UC San Diego,  IT Services; Steven Savini, Senior Strategic Initiatives Analyst, UC San Diego, Operational Strategic Initiatives (OSI)


Location: Atkinson Pavilion, Faculty Club & Zoom

Welcome to TritonGPT! UC San Diego’s innovative large language model system, TritonGPT, was developed with a vision to enhance communication and productivity across various departments within the university. Through a meticulous process of data collection, training, and fine-tuning, our team has built a sophisticated system capable of generating contextually relevant and accurate responses. The benefits of TritonGPT to our community are manifold, including improved efficiency in responding to inquiries, enhanced user experience, and the ability to streamline administrative tasks. We believe that other colleges and universities can replicate our approach by investing in data collection, training, and collaboration between technical and subject matter experts to develop their own large language models tailored to their specific needs. In our live demo, we'll showcase TritonGPT in action, providing examples of its capabilities and addressing any questions from the audience. Additionally, we'll offer AI insights and recommendations on how departments can leverage TritonGPT to streamline workflows, improve communication, and enhance learning experiences. Finally, we'll provide a glimpse into future developments on the horizon, demonstrating our commitment to innovation and continued improvement in leveraging AI technology for the benefit of our community. 

Open to the Public: Career Services. Higher Ed Professionals, and Employers Globally

This session will also be streamed virtually.

Interested in learning more about AI concepts? 

UC San Diego is excited to share an open-access, self-paced training on Artificial Intelligence concepts. This approximately 30-minute training introduces the basics of AI and is designed to be helpful to any audience, regardless of their industry or familiarity with AI. It is an excellent opportunity to gain a better understanding of this rapidly evolving field and how it can be applied in various contexts.

To access the course, please visit our training website: AI Essentials for All Audiences training link. 

Speaker: Jordan Maness, Career Advising Specialist for Continuing Education, University of Colorado Boulder; Certified Life Coach; Podcast Host

Location: Zoom

One of the most in-demand skills of the future will be the ability to flourish in life. Individuals with higher levels of well-being are more productive, creative, and collaborative. And that’s just a starting point. Or as Researcher and Author, Shawn Achor says, “Happiness leads to success. Not the other way around.” As leaders and career coaches, it’s important we feel confident in our ability to guide our students towards thriving in life so that they can be much more likely to accomplish their career goals. In this quick-moving session, Career and Life Coach, Jordan Maness, will share key insights from his Coursera course, “Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career.” You’ll leave with important, research-backed wisdom to apply to your own life and to your coaching practice.

This session will be streamed virtually.

Zoom Link: https://cuboulder.zoom.us/my/jordanmaness

Location: Atkinson Pavilion, Faculty Club & Zoom

Open to the Public: Career Services. Higher Ed Professionals, and Employers Globally

This session will also be streamed virtually.

Speaker: Anton Buyanovskiy, Founder, InterviewSmile.com

Location: Zoom

Equip your university career center with the leading AI interview prep solution and prepare your students to land their dream jobs.

InterviewSmile.com uses AI to drive realistic mock interviews, personalized feedback, and measurable performance tracking - empowering students to confidently navigate the competitive job market. Join us to explore how InterviewSmile.com can elevate your student support and help more students land the jobs they want.

Open to the Public: Career Services. Higher Ed Professionals, and Employers Globally

This session will be streamed virtually.

Speakers: Judy Reilly, MBA, Director, Center for Neurodiversity and Employment Innovation, University of Connecticut; Stephen DeStefani, Wells Fargo Program Executive, Enterprise Neurodiversity Program


Location: Location: Atkinson Pavilion, Faculty Club & Zoom

Engage in an interactive discussion about innovative approaches to college recruiting practices, job search support, and career readiness approaches that better serve the current and richly diverse generation of students.

Judy Reilly joined the University of Connecticut in 2021 to design, build, and direct a national academic center whose mission is to address the specific challenges and opportunities related to neurodiversity and employment. UConn’s Center for Neurodiversity and Employment Innovation (CNDEI) focuses its work on two primary pillars of the employment ecosystem where change and innovation are critical: 1) Accessible and comprehensive employer education and training, and 2) Innovative employment pathways within (and outside of) the higher education model.

Ms. Reilly is trained in special education advocacy and law, analysis and application of educational and neuropsychological assessments, and the services, supports, interventions, and strengths-based approaches needed to enable neurodivergent children and adults to pursue their goals. She earned her MBA from the University of Michigan in 1995 and serves on the Advisory Board of Vanderbilt’s Frist Center for Autism Innovation. Ms. Reilly is the parent of four adult children, two of whom live with neurodivergent conditions that have significantly impacted their educational and employment journeys. 

Stephen DeStefani currently leads the Enterprise Neurodiversity Program across Wells Fargo. Stephen recently led the development and implementation of an international award-winning technology training platform, the Wells Fargo Technology College. He also delivered strategy and implementation leadership of the firm’s first unified technology skills inventory platform and led the implementation of the Technology DE&I program which included building the operating model and 3rd party partnerships to support diverse talent hiring and skills development frameworks. Stephen is a member of the National Board of Directors for the Autism Society of America, where he co-chairs the Employment Taskforce and he also serves as an advisor to the Mayor’s Office “NYC at Work” jobs initiative. He is also a US Marine Corps combat veteran with service-connected disabilities.

Open to the Public: Career Services. Higher Ed Professionals, and Employers Globally

This session will also be streamed virtually.

Speaker: Alex Phan, Ph.D., Executive Director, Student Success, UC San Diego, Jacobs School of Engineering 

Location: Zoom

In this talk, we discuss a model for translational education: describing how skills move from theory to practice, classroom to workforce. This model provides a framework for how students, faculty, and administrative leaders can strategically support translational gaps, instill strong technical skills, and optimize resources to increase student success. The focal point of the discussion will look at how the Jacobs School of Engineering is addressing student success using this model and how students and industry can better prepare the future technical workforce.

This session will be streamed virtually.

Zoom Link: https://ucsd.zoom.us/j/93020780560

Speaker: Hassan Akmal, Executive Director of Career and Professional Development, UC San Diego, Career Center


Location: Atkinson Pavilion, Faculty Club & Zoom

 
Open to the Public: Career Services. Higher Ed Professionals, and Employers Globally

This session will also be streamed virtually.

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