Internship and Community Resource Fair

Get Connected!

Thursday, September 14, 2023 | Gateway Racine Campus, Racine Building Conference Center

Please join us for our 2023 Internship & Community Resource Fair from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Gateway Technical College Racine Campus Conference Center on the first floor of the Racine Building.  Come see speakers, attend workshops, visit with vendors and find community internship opportunities.

Schedule

9:30 a.m. | Registration
10 a.m. | Welcome, Morning Speaker - Carolynn Friesch, CEO, United Way of Kenosha County 
10:30 a.m. | Workshop 1 - The Big Interview - Kevin McCray, Career Counselor
11:15 a.m. | Workshop 2 - Field Placement Panel
12 p.m. | Lunch
1 p.m. |  Get Connected - Student Address - Dajanae Williams, District Gateway Student Ambassador
1:30 p.m. | Workshop 3 - Strengths and Your Career - Shania Weaver, Gateway Student Strengths Coordinator
2:15 p.m. | Workshop 4 - Get Connected - Student Alumni Panel
3 p.m. | Event Closes

Complete the pre-registration and transportation request form.

Learn more about visiting vendor information and internship site opportunities.

Morning Speaker Keynote

Carolynn Friesch, the Chief Executive Officer for United Way of Kenosha County, possesses a rich professional background. Previously, she served as the Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations at Carthage College. Her expertise lies in higher education, with a particular focus on internship development. An active and engaged community member, Carolynn is deeply involved in Kenosha and Racine counties. She has assumed various roles, such as being the past president of TEMPO Racine and being a member of the Board of Directors for Kenosha Area Family & Aging Services, Inc. (KAFASI) and Kenosha County Food Bank. Additionally, she dedicates time to being a volunteer at multiple organizations. Carolynn's educational qualifications include a master's degree in Higher Education Leadership and Administration, complemented by a bachelor’s degree in Political Science.