Agnes Scott College Peak Week 2016

Junior Achievement of Georgia providies 6th-8th grade students the opportunity to not only learn about finances and careers, but for one day to transform into adults, becoming a leader in their household and town. By Volunteering, you will get the opportunity to mentor a group of students as they explore life in Junior Achievement's BizTown or Finance Park.

Students will learn the basics of electronics by creating circuits using the Arduino, an accessible and affordable microcontroller. Students will create basic circuits using sensor and switch input which control output such as light and sound. Students will then design and create projects on their own.
This class is great for artists, scientists, and anyone interested in learning more about technology. No experience in programming or electronics is assumed. Limited number of spaces available. NOTE: THIS SESSION IS A SERIES THROUGHOUT THE WEEK AND STUDENTS MUST ATTEND THEM IN ITS ENTIRETY. BE SURE TO SELECT THIS SESSION ON EACH DAY IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING THIS SESSION.

Are you looking for an internship or job and need professional attire? Sign up to have a Dress for Success stylist provide you with a professional outfit to start your interview process/internship or job experience with confidence! Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Limited number of spaces available and advance sign up is required.

As a Scottie—learning, engaging, growing—you have quite a record to share with the professional world. But how do you turn all that experience into a compelling story that resonates with potential graduate schools? potential employers? How can you adapt that narrative to the interpersonal context of a job interview, the limited space of a graduate school statement of purpose, or when speaking in a public forum? In this interactive workshop students will learn about and practice ways of presenting themselves strategically in a variety of professional contexts and in different forms. “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” Do not let your experience go unnoticed! (Max. attendance 25).

Writing Ideas into Action: Introduction to Proposal Writing and Grant Seeking Casey Long Targeted towards students with a passion for helping others, this workshop will teach basic proposal writing skills and introduce participants to tools for finding grants. Students will learn key component of a successful proposal and how to determine which foundation might be the best fit for a project idea. One of the most frequently posted positions in a non-profit organization is in the Development department. Learning to be a proposal writer will help students obtain internships and jobs in this field. In addition it will help students find funding for their own project ideas.

The focus of this session will be on proposal writing with about 30 minutes of grant seeking guidance. The trainer said that there will be time for students to ask questions about starting their own non-profit and where to find funding for their specific ideas. She said that they do heavily emphasize in these conversation the importance of determining if there is anyone else out there doing something similar and trying to build a partner with them.

This 2 hour session will teach you the ins and outs of setting up and effectively using wordpress to self-publish blogs, illustrations, journals and more.

Is Graduate School for Me? This 90-minute lunch 'n learn will provide students with an overview of life as a graduate student; what it takes to get into graduate school relative to undergraduate research, grades and other experiences, and general guidelines for the application process.

Students should bring a job/internship posting to which they would like apply. Agnes Scott's Career Coach will walk them through the process of outlining a cover letter and drafting it with opportunities for editing and feedback.

Join us in attending a unique bartending course held at Kimble House, located across from campus. Any student can attend this course, only 21+ will be allowed to sample the alcoholic beverages. Alcohol supplied will be only for tasting and a full serving of alcohol will not be consumed during this event. *Students are not required to consume alcoholic beverage samples. The course contains multiple learning outcomes that are achieved without consuming the product. This event is well-suited for students who: See a future of networking in the presence of alcohol Enjoy learning what mixers work well with particular types of alcohol Have a desire to pursue a career surrounding restaurant and event management, or bartending Seek education on the proper safety and consumption of alcoholic beverages in social settings. Note:Registration for this program will require a payment of $10.00 by March 5. Invoice will be send via PayPal and can be submitted online. If payment has not been received by March 5, your spot will be forfeited. Please note that if you have registered for multiple courses that require payment, your invoice will include all of these programs in one invoice. Refunds for programs will not be accepted without prior approval. For questions or concerns, please contact JLP Prince at jprince@agnesscott.edu

All musicians have to do some self-promotion. This is especially true for musicians with an entrepreneurial spirit. This workshop covers ideas and best practices for honest and effective marketing and networking.

• Website o Options for self-built websites o Graphics/photography o Content o User experience o Design
• Social media o How to streamline social media presence o Identifying whether/how to use social media professionally o Separating personal from professional, maintaining an appropriate personal presence
• Print materials o Business cards o Other uses for print materials
• Building connections o Networking for non-schmoozers o Becoming an asset to your community

Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Gain a few skills to increase the enjoyment of the outdoors. Join us for an hour of fire building, understanding park and trail maps, Leave No Trace principles and get to know about a few local spots to test your new skills. Limited spots available.

This 3-hour session will introduce you to the basics of digital branding, marketing analytics, SEO and storytelling to connect with your audience.

Join us for an interactive session centered on addressing the ways in which diversity and cultural differences are celebrated and challenged in the world of work. Ranging from issues of racism, ability, sexism, transphobia, agesism, to classism- we will unpack -isms in the workplace through case studies, role playing, and an array of experiential activities. Whether you are preparing to enter the professional world or navigating -isms in internships and current experiences, this workshop is focused on developing sustainable approaches to inclusive leadership and team building in a range of contexts.

Before the Internet, there was a social network that connected users around the world. Ham (or Amateur) Radio has been a hobby and a vital natural disaster service that connects people for fun and in times of need. Come learn about Ham Radio, who uses it, and what it has to do with Agnes Scott College.

In the business world, there are many opportunities for computer programming that do not require a degree in computer science and employers – especially technology-oriented ones – will look favorably on applicants who can tackle those with confidence. We will cover several real-world problems and discuss an appropriate technological solution for each of them. In the process, participants will gain a better understanding of what programming actually entails. Because of time constraints, we will be doing only a small amount of coding, but we will be also looking at a number of resources for further exploration.

Join us for our own version of the Hunger Games with prizes, pasta twirling stations, place setting competitions and more ... all designed to bring out your inner Emily Post. Professional etiquette for the modern world is about more than just a firm handshake.

Join us for a discussion centered on readings from Roxane Gay's Bad Feminist: Essays and the how the word "feminist" has transformed into an amalgamation of negativity, stereotypes, gender-bashing, and bias. In recent years feminism and identifying as a feminist has garnered much controversy in media and every day dialogue- to identify as a feminist or speak on gender-inclusion became taboo. This discussion is focused on challenging our understanding what the "F" word means and how gender-inclusion and equity exists in the 21st century.

A special roundtable conversation moderated by President Kiss with a diverse and distinguished group of women leaders whose experience ranges from politics and advocacy to sports and the arts.