Attend a Networking Event or Workshop
Check this space for information on upcoming events. You’re invited! We’re on Eventbrite and also tweet and foursquare our events.
Read the press Tracy Brisson and The Opportunities Project have received since our July 2010 launch, as well as review our media kit and latest press releases. We’ve been featured in the New York Post, Los Angeles Times, Star-Ledger, Monster+HotJobs, CBS MoneyWatch, Mashable, and The Ladders, among other media appearances.
Upcoming Events
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Networking Events
All Networking events are 21+. Events are free, but we ask that you order at least one drink and tip well to thank the bar or restaurant for hosting us.
Meet us for happy hour to learn and network with us! Get your career-related questions answered, expand your network, and pick up free resources.
No networking events scheduled at this time.
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Workshops and Webinars
Come to one of our affordable (and sometimes free) workshops or webinars and launch your career. Not only will you receive information on specific topics but if it’s in person, you will also get a chance to expand your community at the event.
No workshops scheduled at this time.
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Recruitment Events
In addition to helping individuals with their careers, The Opportunities Project helps organizations recruit high quality talent. We regularly offer events to help organizations become effective and efficient at hiring.
No recruiting events scheduled at this time.
Past Events
Networking Events
The Opportunities Project First Year Anniversary and Fundraiser for HOBY on September 20
Networking Event on February 23
The Make the Change You Want Networking Event on April 19
The Young Professionals #YPNYC TweetUp on October 18
Workshops
12 Career Assessment Steps for 2011: A Virtual Event on February 17
Achieve Career Success with LinkedIn on March 1
Building Your Soft Skills Workshop on March 22
Four Hour Goals: The Art and Science of Reaching Your Goals on May 7
Using Your Competitive Advantage to Find a Teaching Job, presented by SchoolSpring on May 10
Balance: The Social Networking Job Search- Build, Engage, Find, presented by YouTern on May 11
Recruitment Events
BrazenU Social Recruiting Bootcamp from November 7 through November 18
Other Events
The Teach for America 20th Anniversary Summit on February 12 in Washington, DC
-Tracy Brisson (1997 New York TFA Corps Member) live-tweeted the event using the hashtag #TFA20.Brazen Careerist Speed Mentoring on Network Roulette on February 16
Reach Out Job Search Radio on March 3
Precise Advisory Group Executives in Transition on March 21
Fresh Air Fund 2011 Career Awareness Fair on March 26
Social Learning Summit on April 2
Woodrow Wilson- Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowship Conference on April 9
American Educational Research Association 2011 Conference on April 11
#140EDU Conference on August 2
Startup Weekend, Washington DC, EDU from October 21 – October 23
All of our 2010 events are archived. Thanks to all who have supported The Opportunities Project on this journey!
