The Forté Fellow Symposium is an annual event designed exclusively for incoming and current Forté Fellows.  This past year’s conference focused on successful career pathing.  How will you be prepared for the inevitable career transitions?  How do you define success?  Business leaders provided insights, taught skills, and shared experiences through a variety of educational and hands-on sessions intended to help you take advantage of new paths and opportunities throughout your career.

The Symposium is designed to provide more in-depth educational programming that explores issues of relevance to women that one wouldn't necessarily find in a business school classroom, as well as provide an opportunity for aspiring business leaders to network with peers and mentors.  

Fellow Symposium
Schedule of Events from the 2007 Symposium

Self-assessment and Resume Workshop Forté will offer a self-assessment and resume workshop in advance of the Symposium for the 2009 Fellows. Kris Nebel, Recruiting Manager for General Mills, will lead this session designed to help new Fellows polish their resume in preparation for networking with Forté corporate sponsors at the Symposium.  The workshop will be offered on multiple dates to accommodate schedules.

Dinner Out with Forté Sponsors Kick off the conference by joining other Fellows and Forté Sponsors for an evening out in NYC.  Forté will suggest nearby restaurants and assist in facilitating dinner groups.  Stay tuned for more details!

Industry Introductions for 2009 Fellows Representatives from Forté sponsor companies and school alumnae will present an overview of various industries including financial services, oil & gas, entrepreneurship, consulting, consumer packaged goods, media & entertainment, technology, healthcare, and non-profit.  This is a great opportunity to learn about possible industries to pursue through your MBA program and start building your network.

Confident Communications Workshop for 2007 and 2008 Fellows Nancy Lynn, President of Image2Communications and a leading expert on visual, verbal and non-verbal communication, will lead this workshop on building confidence in your communications and self-presentation.  How do you gain credibility, earn a place at the table, and confidently have something to say?  This workshop will show you how.

Dialogue with Leadership Luncheon What does the term “legacy” mean to you?  How have you approached the construction of your career?  Join us for a dialogue where leading women in business will address provocative questions about career pathing and leaving a footprint along the way.  Featured speakers include Beth Brooke, Global Vice Chairman at Ernst & Young and member of Forbes’ list of 100 Most Powerful Women in 2006 and Beth Comstock, President, Digital Media & Market Development at NBC Universal .  Don’t miss this opportunity to hear a moderated, candid dialogue between some of today’s most prominent voices in business leadership about their careers, guiding principles, and professional legacies.  Learn More>>

MBA Career Fair Fortune 100 recruiters want to meet you!  Join us for an MBA Career Fair with Forté sponsor companies and firms.  Network with some of the most prestigious corporations in finance, consulting, consumer products, high tech and healthcare.  This is a terrific opportunity to talk one-on-one with recruiters from a wide range of industries about their employment opportunities and company culture, and share your professional interests and goals.  Dress code is business attire.  Please bring copies of your resume to share with recruiters.

Breakfast and Keynote Presentation: Choices -- presented by the founding editors of Motto Magazine, Anita Sharpe and Kevin Salwen The founding editors of Motto Magazine, a publication devoted to “living with purpose, passion & profit,” will present an interactive keynote presentation on career and life choices.  How do you chart your path?  How do you justify and make tradeoffs that you can live with and modify as the road you travel changes?  How do you create a life with meaning?  Get ready to participate and be inspired.  What’s your motto?

Session 1: Fellow Session Topics

Fellow Town Hall & Lunch Fellows will convene over lunch to network and discuss initiatives for the upcoming year.

Session 2: Fellow Session Topics

Session 3: Fellow Session Topics

Location(s)
New York, New York

Who can attend? 
Open to Forté scholarship recipients from graduating classes of 2007, 2008 and 2009.

Cost? 
Complimentary admission -- The Symposium is sponsored by Forté sponsors. 



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