On Friday October 21st, Kohl’s sponsored a Professional Leadership conference on campus at California State University-Fullerton for 80 students. To attend, students had to submit an application complete with essay and their most recent resume. Students were then hand selected to participate in the eight hour conference, and came from various levels and concentrations across campus.
The day began with a presentation on “Managing First Impressions,” by Vu Pham – Partner at Spectrum Knowledge (corporate training for Fortune 500 companies). Students then attended a “Dress for Success” workshop facilitated by Kohls University Relations Manager Courtney Graf & Coordinator Thomas Romero regarding tips for business professional behavior. Kohl’s also sponsored a fashion show, where four CSUF students modeled business professional looks from exclusive designers Marc Anthony, Lauren Conrad, Vera Wang, and Billy London. Students also participated in a dining etiquette workshop, networking session, and ended the day with a “Women Leaders Panel,” which Kohl's Regional Vice President Tracie Wickenhauser, VP-District Manager Shelley York, and Courtney Graf led. Topics such as successful work/life balance, the importance of mentors, and the skills that employers look for in a recent graduate were all included in the two hour panel. The day concluded with a “Kohl’s Reception,” where students were able to network with Tracie, Shelly, Courtney, & Thomas regarding opportunities with Kohl’s.
All students received information on Kohl’s college programs, a Kohl’s pen, and green bag to hold their conference materials! Several Kohl’s gift cards were given as prizes throughout the day.
“I greatly appreciate the effort Kohl’s and your team put into the conference as well into our entire campus. I continuously see the Kohl’s brand around my campus, and recognize your company’s involvement with my University. I do now have a whole new appreciation for Kohl’s and I thank you very much for your contribution.”
- CSUF Student Attendee
Kohl’s will be back on campus at CSUF:
11/3 – First Interviews, Career Services
11/4 – Marketing Honors Networking Breakfast (Marriott, 7:30 – 9 am)
Come see us!
The day began with a presentation on “Managing First Impressions,” by Vu Pham – Partner at Spectrum Knowledge (corporate training for Fortune 500 companies). Students then attended a “Dress for Success” workshop facilitated by Kohls University Relations Manager Courtney Graf & Coordinator Thomas Romero regarding tips for business professional behavior. Kohl’s also sponsored a fashion show, where four CSUF students modeled business professional looks from exclusive designers Marc Anthony, Lauren Conrad, Vera Wang, and Billy London. Students also participated in a dining etiquette workshop, networking session, and ended the day with a “Women Leaders Panel,” which Kohl's Regional Vice President Tracie Wickenhauser, VP-District Manager Shelley York, and Courtney Graf led. Topics such as successful work/life balance, the importance of mentors, and the skills that employers look for in a recent graduate were all included in the two hour panel. The day concluded with a “Kohl’s Reception,” where students were able to network with Tracie, Shelly, Courtney, & Thomas regarding opportunities with Kohl’s.
All students received information on Kohl’s college programs, a Kohl’s pen, and green bag to hold their conference materials! Several Kohl’s gift cards were given as prizes throughout the day.
“I greatly appreciate the effort Kohl’s and your team put into the conference as well into our entire campus. I continuously see the Kohl’s brand around my campus, and recognize your company’s involvement with my University. I do now have a whole new appreciation for Kohl’s and I thank you very much for your contribution.”- CSUF Student Attendee
Kohl’s will be back on campus at CSUF:
11/3 – First Interviews, Career Services
11/4 – Marketing Honors Networking Breakfast (Marriott, 7:30 – 9 am)
Come see us!