The AHEAD is pleased to announce that our second Campus Roadshow will be happening at MSU Denver! The main goal of the AHEAD Career Focused Day is to display the various career options in the hospitality industry. We suggest people consider hospitality since customer service skills are valuable across different fields.

Interested in this event? Join in person at MSU DENVER - Tivoli Turnhalle 900 Auraria Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204

Have any questions? Reach out to the facilitator, Dr. Lori Marie Huertas at Lohuertas@msudenver.edu

Making a career change can feel overwhelming—especially when it comes to updating your resume. How do you showcase your experience in a way that aligns with your new career
goals? Research shows that hiring managers spend only 10-20 seconds reviewing a resume, so it’s crucial to make an impact quickly.

Interested in this event? Join via zoom: Zoom Link for 10 Transferrable Skills to Help you Change Careers

Have any questions? Reach out to the facilitator, Katie McCue at amccue@du.edu

Not all career changes are planned—but they can still lead somewhere extraordinary. Our panelists all launched their own ventures after reevaluating what they wanted from their next career move. Learn how they navigated uncertainty, found support, and built something new from the ground up.

Interested in this event? Join via zoom: Zoom Link for When Career Change Opens the Door to Entrepreneurship

Have any questions? Reach out to the facilitator, Joan Fishburn at joan.fishburn@ucdenver.edu

The Careers with Impact: Public Service Career Fair at MSU Denver is a significant event for students seeking careers in public service. The event is a collaboration between CCD, MSU, and CU Denver, welcoming all majors to participate. It is an opportunity for students to connect with various public service employers and explore career pathways in nonprofit, government, and other social impact fields. The event includes a variety of programming, such as information sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, aimed at providing students with the knowledge and resources needed to succeed in their public service careers.

Interested in this event? Join in person at MSU DENVER - Tivoli Turnhalle 900 Auraria Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204

Have any questions? Reach out to the facilitator, Dr. Lori Marie Huertas at Lohuertas@msudenver.edu

Stop wasting time on ineffective networking meetings! Informational interviews are a powerful tool—not just for job searching, but also for career advancement, promotions, and exploring new career paths. Yet, many professionals don’t know how to conduct them correctly.

When done well, informational interviews provide insider insights that can help you navigate career transitions, better understand your industry, and position yourself for success—especially in a rapidly changing job market influenced by AI and post-pandemic workplace shifts.

Interested in this event? Join via zoom: Zoom Link for 5 Ways to Conduct Successful Informational Interviews

Have any questions? Reach out to the facilitator, Katie McCue at amccue@du.edu

Many job seekers today are facing more change than ever before—job loss, prolonged searches, shifting career paths, financial pressure, and rapid changes in how hiring works. This session helps participants understand the natural stages people move through when facing change and why it can feel so difficult to “just stay positive.” By naming what’s happening internally and externally, this presentation offers reassurance, insight, and concrete tools to help you move forward with greater resilience and self-trust.

Interested in this event? Join via zoom: Zoom Link for Managing Change During an Uncertain Job Search

Have any questions? Reach out to the facilitator, Angela Hayes at Angela.Hayes@colostate.edu

Starting a new job—whether in person or virtually—can feel overwhelming. How do you make a strong first impression, adapt quickly, and prove your value? The first 90 days are critical for setting the foundation for long-term success.

Interested in this event? Join via zoom: Zoom Link for Navigating the First 90 Days of a New Job

Have any questions? Reach out to the facilitator, Katie McCue at amccue@du.edu