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October 24, 2025 - Florida Tech College of Business

Looking to sharpen your career skills, meet employers, and open doors to internships or future jobs?
Join us for Business Connect @ Florida Tech on Friday, October 24 at the Nathan M. Bisk College of Business (Babcock Oaks Building, 2202 S. Babcock St., Melbourne, FL).

This event is all about YOU, our students, connecting with employers, learning from industry leaders, and building your professional network.

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Event Schedule

  • Student Mentoring Workshops | 9:30 – 11:30 AM
    Gain insider advice from business professionals in small-group workshops designed to boost your career readiness. We will be featuring guests ranging from local business leaders to Fortune 500 companies, sharing strategies and tips on how to succeed in a fast-paced job market.

  • Lunch & Networking | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    Refuel and connect with fellow students and visiting employers.

Why should you attend?

  • Build real connections with employers.

  • Learn professional skills directly from industry experts.

  • Explore internships and job opportunities.

  • Strengthen your confidence in networking and career readiness.

Speakers

Connor Cassidy
Space Florida
Laurie Elliot
United Airlines
Arielle Fears
Halo Solutions
Chelsea Forgenie
Blue Origin
RC Holmes
Wealthy Results
Tonya Lanham
Carr, Riggs, & Ingram
Mike Marks
Indian River Consulting
Adam McCullough
Microsoft
Keith Nugent
Camberlion Marketing
Federica Pala
Embraer
Melissa Patton
Patton Consulting Group
Lewtan Sutton
MySky

Reserve Your Seat

RSVP: Session 1 - 9:30-10 a.m.

  • Building Credibility Early by Letwan Sutton
  • Discipline Decisions Develop Divine Dominance by RC Holmes
  • Launching a Career in Space--An Unlikely Journey by Connor Cassidy
  • Nailing the Employment Interview with Target Research by Mike Marks

RSVP: Session 2 - 10:15-10:45 a.m

  • Level Up: Thriving in Your First Job by Federica Pala
  • Career-Ready(ish): What to Know Before You're Job-Hunting for Real by Melissa Patton
  • Oribiting Opportunity: A Guide to Navigating Uncharted Space by Chelsea Forgenie
  • Lead Where You Land - Building a Personal Brand Beyond Your Immediate Role by Keith Nugent

RSVP: Session 3 - 11:00-11:30 a.m

  • Your Career Campaign by Laurie Elliott
  • Campus to Career by Tonya Lanham
  • Choosing a Career vs a Job: Why Your First Step After Graduation Shapes More Than Just Your Paycheck by Arielle Fears
  • Jack of All Trades: Thriving in a Cross-Functional World by Adam McCullough