The Student Professional Development Program is a series of non-credit workshops designed to give business students the skills they need to present themselves in a professional manner throughout their career.
The Student Professional Development Program consists of four workshops: Becoming a Business Professional, Professional Appearance, Developing your Professional Profile, and Professional Etiquette (see descriptions below). The workshops are a graduation requirement for all College of Business majors.
For questions about the Student Professional Development program, contact co-coordinators Justin Gardner and Sheryl Poirier at spdp@uwec.edu.
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Becoming a Business Professional Workshop
To be completed FRESHMAN year. Topics covered in this workshop include
- Welcome/Introduction to College of Business
- Introduction to Personal Leadership Development
- Goal-Setting and Time Management
- Introduction to CADE Advisors and Plan
Workshop fee: $18.75
Professional Appearance Workshop
To be completed FRESHMAN year. Topics covered in this workshop include
- Professional attire
- Business Casual/Business Professional/Formal attire
- Accessorizing/Grooming/General Appearance Guidelines
- Interview Preparation/Impressions
Workshop fee: $16.50
Developing Your Professional Profile Workshop
To be completed SOPHOMORE year. Topics covered in this workshop include
- Discovering Your Strengths
- Identifying Your Target Audience
- Matching Your Strengths and Interest to Your Target Audience
- Personal Branding: Learning How to Sell Yourself
Workshop fee: $25.00
Professional Etiquette Workshop
To be completed SOPHOMORE year. (Completion of BCOM 405 may be substituted for this workshop.) Topics covered in this workshop include
- Networking/Working a Room
- Preparing for an Event/Pre-dinner Etiquette
- The Place Setting/Dining styles/Serving Order/The Meal
- Tipping/Toasting/Ending a Meal/Do’s and Don’ts
Includes a 5-course meal. If you have special dietary needs or restrictions, email spdp@uwec.edu at least 3 days prior to the workshop.
Workshop Fee: $38.75 (includes meal)
Suggested Attire
Students are strongly encouraged to present themselves in a professional manner at each workshop. BUSINESS CASUAL ATTIRE IS RECOMMENDED. (No jeans, t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, etc.) Business casual may include a polo and khakis for men and khakis or dress pants and a nice button up shirt or blouse for women. Workshops involve professionals from the community. Every contact you make should form a positive and professional impression.
