Partners

Registration & Networking – Graduate School Fair 2021

DATE AND TIME

Wednesday 17 November

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM GMT / 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET

LOCATION

Zoom

Whether you’re looking to study abroad, on-campus, or online, this fair will allow you to meet virtually with school representatives via video and chat, allowing you to ask questions about a specific school or program and learn about requirements, selection criteria, and financing options.

Click “Register” to secure your slot. When the webinar launches, that same button will say “Join with Zoom.” Click to join the event.

Drop-in Cover Letter Review

DATE AND TIME

Sunday 14 November

5:00 PM GMT / 12:00 PM ET

LOCATION

Zoom

This is your chance to get your Cover Letter reviewed by an expert and gain valuable feedback, tips, and advice from our Career Coach in Residence, Iyad Uakoub.

About Iyad:

+12 years of global experience in building award-winning career centers, advising startups, empowering organizations with workforce learning & engagement strategies and leveraging data and technology to democratize career opportunities. You can learn more about Iyad here.

Click “Register” to secure your slot. When the webinar launches, that same button will say “Join with Zoom.” Click to join the event.

Professional Screw Ups: Learning From Your Mistakes

DATE AND TIME

Wednesday 10 November

6:00 PM GMT / 1:00PM ET

LOCATION

Zoom

No one is immune to making mistakes and it’s okay to make a mistake now and then, but we should always grow and learn from them. In this session, we are hosting two Experts to inspire, guide, and motivate you by sharing some mistakes they’ve made, how did they overcome them, and what have they taught them.

Our Experts for this session are Yazan El-Baba, Investor at Emergence Capital and Nourhan Shaaban, Product Manager at Udacity, will share their experience and discuss some of the lessons that they learned the hard way!

About Yazan:

Yazan is an Investor in early stage enterprise businesses with a prior experience working in corporate mergers and acquisitions, and strategy & ops for consumer and enterprise business. Outside of work, Yazan is passionate about Islamic finance and martial arts.

Yazan’s previous roles include Business Operations (Product Strategy) at LinkedIn and FP&A Analyst at Microsoft.

About Nourhan:

Nourhan Shaaban is a Product Manager at Udacity and the Co-founder of Cusp Impact. Previously, she worked for Google, Delivery Associates, and BTPN. Nourhan completed her undergraduate studies and her Master’s degree from Harvard University

Click “Register” to secure your slot. When the webinar launches, that same button will say “Join with Zoom.” Click to join the event.

How To Become a Product Manager

DATE AND TIME

Tuesday 9 November

6:00 PM GMT / 1:00 PM ET

LOCATION

Zoom

Did you know that product managers are one of the most in demand jobs in the future-of-work?! Companies like Microsoft, Uber and Amazon are all looking for Product Managers to join their company!

But how do you develop your skills to be the best match for the job? What makes a great product manager and how much do soft skills matter?

If you want to understand how to translate your experience, or what you need to do to prepare for your first step join Ronke Majekodumni, Product Manager, Large Enterprise at Paypal as she dives into the world of product management. This is your time to ask questions about how to develop your skills or what certifications and courses are available to you!

Here’s What You Will Learn:

✅ What it means to be a Product Manager

✅ How to start a career in Product Management After Graduation

✅ What does a typical day for a Product Manager look like?

✅ How do you know if a Product Manager role is right for you?

✅ What recruiters are looking for when hiring fresh talent

✅ How to get experience before you find a job

About Ronke:

“Hi! I’m Ronke. I’ve been in the world of Product Management for years now, and I’ve never looked back. Curating products that help bring a company’s vision to life is what I love to do. Throughout the years, I have led successful teams that develop outstanding, customer-centric products and continue to do so as a Senior Product Manager.

I am here today as a resource, ready to inspire the next generation of Product Managers. Partnering with Product School as a Featured Speaker, I share pivotal experiences and insights to mould new Product Managers entering the field into natural leaders capable of transforming an entire organization.

On my website, you’ll find valuable resources and articles to help you hone in on your soft skills while growing your product management and leadership abilities. These will get you thinking and help you to truly understand how to create a customer-focused product management culture, lead without authority, express gratitude and most of all – create product magic.”

Click “Register” to secure your slot. When the webinar launches, that same button will say “Join with Zoom.” Click to join the event.

CV Building: How to Get The Attention of Big Companies in Consulting, Tech, and Marketing

DATE AND TIME

Sunday 7 November

6:00 PM GMT / 1:00 PM ET

LOCATION

Zoom

Do you want to build a CV that would get you more replies and the attention of Fortune 500 Companies? Join this Career Development Workshop with our Career Coach in Residence, Iyad Uakoub, to learn the dos and don’ts when building your CV.

About Iyad:

+12 years of global experience in building award-winning career centers, advising startups, empowering organizations with workforce learning & engagement strategies and leveraging data and technology to democratize career opportunities. You can learn more about Iyad here.

Click “Register” to secure your slot. When the webinar launches, that same button will say “Join with Zoom.” Click to join the event.

Masterclass: Public Speaking & Executive Presence

DATE AND TIME

Wednesday 3 November

4:00 PM GMT / 12:00 PM ET

LOCATION

Zoom

The skills that are best related to executive presence are the skills required to be excellent at public speaking. 🎤

Executive presence is about presenting your ideas so they can be heard, and this requires persuasive speaking and language skillsclear concise sentences, imitating words and body language of the audience you are addressing so they feel part of the discussion.

Our expert Matthew Kohut is the Managing Partner of KNP Communications and co-author of Compelling People: The Hidden Qualities that Make Us Influential.

  • Matthew has over 20 years of professional experience writing and preparing speakers for both general and expert audiences. In addition to conducting media and public speaking trainings with KNP, he has served as a communications consultant to organizations including NASA, the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, and Harvard University. He is also currently a Fellow at the Center for the Advancement of Public Action at Bennington College. He previously worked at Harvard University as Research Specialist to the Dean of the Kennedy School, serving as Professor Joseph Nye’s speechwriter and researcher. Matt holds a Masters in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School and a B.A. from the Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University. In addition to his career in communications, he worked for several years as a professional bassist, touring the United States and Europe with numerous pop music acts.

Join this session to learn how even those inexperienced in public speaking can improve their executive presence!

  • Click “Register” to secure your slot. When the webinar launches, that same button will say “Join with Zoom.” Click to join the event.

The Emerging Markets Institute Conference 2021: Emerging Markets Multinationals: Building the Future On ESG Excellence

Date & Time: Friday November 5 2021 8:00 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. E.T.

Where: Verizon Executive Education Center at Cornell Tech

2W Loop Rd. New York, NY 10044

About The Emerging Markets Institute Conference 2021

In the 2020s more than ever before, ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) concerns will be crucial for business, especially in emerging economies. Emerging multinationals will be key players in both offering solutions and mitigating their own impacts, as society grapples with its own destructive effects on our planet. Understanding and responding to social issues, such as poverty, inequality, and marginalization will be crucial, as business leaders seek to make positive change and eliminate harmful practices. And finally, scrutiny of firms’ governance will be a primary concern.Clients, partners, employees, and society at large expect firms to be part of the change for good. Hence, in 2021, the theme of our report will be ESG in Emerging Markets.

About the 2021 Pitch Competition

Early-stage startups, which benefit ESG initiatives in the emerging markets, are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to pitch their ideas at the Emerging Markets Institute’s Annual Coference on November 5, 2021.

Ten early-stage startups from across the globe will compete for a $10,000 cash prize to develop and scale their innovative idea in the emerging markets. 

As the role of emerging multinational businesses evolves, the Mark Mobius EMI Pitch Competition challenges teams to think creatively, innovate and adapt their approaches and technologies to solve pressing issues in the emerging markets. Early-stage startups, which benefit ESG, are encouraged to apply at https://forms.gle/osjdRvwTYwWwydxr9

Applications are now open and will close at 11:59 pm ET on October 10th, 2021.

About the 2021 Case Competition

The case competition is a key event in the conference. It boosts collaboration among universities and strengthens Johnson’s ties with other academic institutions. Moreover, it speaks to EMI’s focus on international and inter-institutional collaboration.

This year, participants in the case competition come from MBA and other graduate-level programs in the United States, and across the globe.

Goal: The impact of globalization towards business, both locally and globally, is immense and ignoring it would be a catastrophic undertaking. The goal of the case competition is to identify and answer questions that real businesses and managers are posing today in relation to Emerging Markets. The growing role of Emerging Multinationals in the business world continues to evolve and this case competition seeks to challenge us to come up with win-win solutions for expanding stakeholders. Teams are encouraged to apply at https://bit.ly/3CDNmNK

New: Applications are now open and will close at 11:59 pm ET on October 1, 2021.

*All members of the team need to register.

For information on speakers, please visit the EMI Conference official website.

Security Engineering Bootcamp: An Industry Deep-dive (3 Day Event)

DATE & TIME

October 25-27, 2021

9:00 AM PT

LOCATION

Online

We’re kicking off Virtual Bootcamps on Localized with our expert, Wael Ghandour. Wael is currently a Lead Security Engineer at VMware in Palo Alto, California. Throughout his career, he has held various roles at Lending Club, Medallia, and Cisco Systems in Network and Security Engineering.

Before moving to the San Francisco Bay Area he worked in Canada and Dubai as a Network Engineer. His personal interests range from privacy and distributed computing to travel, music, and weightlifting. With Data and Information being shared at an unprecedented level, it’s no surprise that Security Engineering is among the fastest growing and in high demand careers.

In this 3-Webinar Series, we will dive deep into the roles of a Software and Security Engineer to help you be better prepared and ready to kick start your career or make the shift!

Attend all 3 sessions to get a Certificate of Participation!

Agenda:

Day 1, October 25th at 09:00 PT

Landing a Job: Resumes, Job Hunt, and Interviews

Day 2, October 26th at 09:00 PT

At the Job: skills, industry insights (vendors, Tools, and Tech), and a day in the lift of a Security Engineer

Day 3, October 27th at 09:00 PT

Doing a Great Job: Up-skilling, certifications, how to get promoted and more value to your company and community

Who should join?

  • Students and recent graduates from any field with an interest in career in Security Engineering
  • Early career professionals looking to make a career shift towards Security Engineering

Becoming an Olympic Coach & CEO of a Major Household Brand

DATE & TIME

Monday 25 October

15:00 GMT / 11:00 AM ET

LOCATION

Online

Are you interested in two or more different fields? Do you have a full-time job and a hobby that you wish to turn into a second career?

Join this session with our expert, James Michael Lafferty. While James is busy being the CEO of Fine Hygienic Holding, a market leader in consumer tissue for Middle East and North Africa, he’s also an Olympic coach, speaker, and corporate trainer. In this session, we will discuss how you can make a dual career work for you.

Some of the topics that will be covered:

  • James’ experience, background, and career journey
  • A typical day in the life of a CEO
  • A typical day in the life of an Olympic Coach
  • Essential skills for CEOs and Olympic Coaches
  • Becoming an award winning CEO
  • Turning interests and passions into a career
  • Developing career action plans and roadmaps
  • Personal brand building
  • Tips on navigating career paths and development
  • What recruiters look for when hiring fresh talents
  • Any questions you may have

The 2021 TMIE Virtual Cybersecurity Summit for University Students (3 Day Event)

Objectives

Our goal is to initiate cybersecurity knowledge sharing and stimulate students’ interest in cybersecurity careers in collaboration with TMIE and leading universities.

The TMIE Virtual Cybersecurity Summit for University Students is organized
and sponsored by Trend Micro Initiative for Education — a community cybersecurity education outreach.

The Summit coincides with the NIST NICE Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week.

Audience

– College students, faculty members, and cybersecurity professionals
– Event Host and Partners

Trend Micro Initiative for Education (TMIE) will be the host with the support from over 100 nonprofit, education, university, and Localized’s partners around the world.

Sample of 2020 TMIE Summit Participating North America Organizations

  • NIST
  • National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education
  • Cybercrime Support Network (CSN)
  • National Cybersecurity Alliances (NCSA)
  • San Jose University
  • University of West Florida
  • Florida International University
  • University of Dallas
  • University of Texas at Dallas
  • York University
  • Seneca College

And many more…

Schedule:

October 19, 2021

Global English (5 hours starting at 09:00 EDT/17:00 UAE/21:00 Taipei)

October 20, 2021

Global Spanish (5 hours starting at 09:00EDT/17:00 Dubai/21:00 Taipei)

October 21, 2021

Spanish and Portuguese (5 hours starting at 19:00 Brazil/17:00 Mexico)

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