From Passion to Profession Career Summit
Saturday, August 23
All incoming A&S sophomores are invited to From Passion to Profession, a free, full-day career summit designed to help you explore potential career paths, build confidence, and strengthen essential communication, networking, and professional outreach skills.
Reservations are now being accepted and will close once we reach capacity.
About the Summit
We’ve partnered with You Emerge Coaching, a Bloomfield-based firm dedicated to helping college students unlock their full potential. Throughout the day, you’ll participate in interactive workshops led by Allan Center staff, local alumni, industry professionals, and Executive Leadership and Life Coach Sylvia Ofori-Boadu. Whether you’re just beginning to explore career options or refining your path, this summit is designed to give you hands-on experience, practical strategies, and personalized support to help you move forward with confidence.
Workshop Schedule
Start the day with a light breakfast and meet fellow participants in a fun, low-pressure environment.
- Dress for success: Learn more about dressing for success in a professional environment and pick out an outfit from the career closet.
- The Art of Email: Learn email best practices for the workplace and write an introductory message you can use in professional outreach.
- Communication Skills: From interpersonal to large group communication, hear tips on how to build relationships, clearly communicate and be more confident in speaking to others.
Work with Sylvia and her team in small groups to discuss career paths, get feedback on your resume, and practice sharing your story.
- 1:15 p.m. – 2 p.m.: Exploratory (Undecided), Biology/Chemistry, Physics/Math, Communication
- 2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.: Humanities, Sociology/Criminal Justice, Politics & Government, International Studies, Economics, and more
Career Ambassadors will be available throughout to support one-on-one resume reviews.
- Presentation Skills & Public Speaking: Gain confidence and practical tips for speaking up in class, at work, or in an interview.
- Networking Tips: From the first handshake to the follow-up email, learn how to build and maintain a strong professional network.
- Sophomore Checklist Creation: Learn more about and develop a checklist to set yourself up for success in your sophomore year.
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Apply for up to $1,000 toward an unpaid summer internship in Greater Hartford
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Move-in early on Friday, August 22 (for residential students)
Why Attend?
You don’t need to have it all figured out. This summit is here to help you take meaningful next steps. By the end of the day, you’ll leave with:
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A clearer sense of potential career paths
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A refined resume and professional email draft
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Tools for networking, public speaking, and communication
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A sophomore-year checklist to guide your next steps
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A free professional outfit (optional)
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Confidence and a concrete plan for what comes next
Have questions? Email us at career@hartford.edu, and a member of our team will be happy to help.
Meet Sylvia Ofori-Boadu
Sylvia Ofori-Boadu is a certified Life and Leadership Coach and the founder of You Emerge Coaching, a Bloomfield-based firm focused on helping individuals build clarity, confidence, and purpose.
With a background in architecture, business, and corporate leadership, she brings real-world experience and motivational energy to her work. As a partner for this year’s summit, Sylvia is excited to support UHart sophomores as they take the next step in their college and career journey.
Meet the team
Development and Alumni Affairs
Take the Next Step
UHart sophomores, this is your chance to build skills, boost confidence, and unlock perks like internship funding and early move-in.
Email to Reserve Your Spot!