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UCSC's 21st Annual Multicultural Career Conference

MCC Celebrates 21 years:

Coming of Age - Forging Meaningful Career Connections

Saturday, February 23, 2008
Stevenson Events Center
11:00 am - 5:00 pm

All alumni are invited to the
Alumni Breakfast
Stevenson Fireside Lounge
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Schedule of Events

A more detailed scheduled will be provided to you at the conference
(Please note that times are subject to change)

2008 Alumni Keynote Speaker Mostafa Ghous Class of 2002 The MCC Committee is pleased to announce this year's alumni keynote speaker and hope everyone will benefit from hearing about his expereiences since graduating from UCSC in 2002. Mostafa Ghous was five years old when his family fled Afghanistan in 1980 to escape the Soviet invasion. Now, Ghous is using the engineering skills he learned at UCSC to help rebuild the war-torn country where he was born. Click here to learn more about Mostafa

2008 MCC Workshop Topics

You’re Hired! Now What?

Finally, your first job offer! How to negotiate for the best salary and benefits; what to do if you realize the job you got isn’t the job you want; tips for the first 6 months in your job.

First Generation College Graduates

First in the family or among friends to graduate from college, all your energy focused on surviving school and simply graduating. What next? What are some challenges and strategies in transitioning back home and/or pursuing graduate/professional degrees?

Taking Passion with You: Paths in Non-Traditional Career Fields

It’s important to choose a career you're passionate about, something that fits your values and that you love to do. In today’s constantly changing industries, alumni will share how they focused their interest and their passion into a rewarding career. Learn how alumni went against family expectations to pursue a non-traditional career track. Hear advice for dealing with family pressures, finding and establishing support systems, and strategies for success.

Globalization and Employment Opportunities

In today’s world, the job market is no longer confined to the United States. Learn about the ways in which you can prepare for a job that takes you abroad, the important skill sets needed and the advantages of making movement out in the world.

Stereotypes, Leadership and Opportunities

Beginning a career can expose you to the stereotypes around race, class, gender, and sexuality. Find out how alumni have dealt with these “isms” in employment and have taken on leadership to create a healthy and encouraging work environment. Discover the multiple ways in which you can take advantage of professional development opportunities.

Bold and Socially Responsible Leadership

Leadership is important in today’s world, both in the workplace and within the community at large. Discover the ways in which alumni have continued to develop their leadership abilities and continue to contribute to issues that are of personal importance.

Mentors and Networks

Nearly half of all job hunters obtain their jobs through referrals -- that is word of mouth. How do they get referrals and find out about jobs through word of mouth? By networking. Come find out from working alumni how to find, shadow, and maintain relationships with mentors.

Balancing Work and Life

Alumni will discuss their challenges and strategies for succeeding in the workplace while fulfilling their responsibilities to their families. Learn what new graduates can expect after college, as they strive to find work, survive in the "real world" and grow in their personal and professional lives.

Safe Space to Engage in Honest Dialogues Network and develop career strategies Meet alumni from diverse backgrounds to discuss careers, internships, and graduate school experience

UCSC ALUMNI Register Here UCSC STUDENTS Register Here 2008 Alumni Participants Previous Event Participants 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007 Conference Schedule 2006 Brochure (pdf)** History of MCC

Sponsored by: The Career Center, Campus Ethnic Resource Centers, Student Affairs,
UCSC Alumni Association, EOP, Baskin School of Engineering, Stevenson Events Center