Career Focus Speaker Series

The Career Focus speakers series, sponsored by the Foothill College Career Center, features industry professionals providing informative discussions, personal experiences, and practical advice. The Career Center focuses on helping students choose a major as well as preparing them to enter the work force. By attending Career Focus presentations, you'll gain new insight into the real world of work, learn the pros and cons about a particular career, and make educated decisions about entering a profession or obtaining further education.

Fall 2009 Speakers

	Speaker	Date	Time	Location
	Jane Ann Munroe, O. D. Director of Admissions Southern California College of Optometry 714-449-7446 jmunroe@scco.edu	Tuesday, Oct. 6	2-3 p.m.	Altos Room

Dr. Munroe will be available for a one-hour Open House to counsel pre-optometry and pre-med students. Dr. Munroe will help you understand the admissions process and plan your strategy to be the most competitive applicant you can be. She will answer questions about the admissions process, how to increase your competitiveness as an applicant, shadowing and the interview process. Optometry is a growing profession.

	Speaker	Date	Time	Location
	Kevin Holmes, B. A. Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Santa Clara University	Wednesday, Nov. 4	12-1 p.m.	Room 5001

Kevin Holmes has been the Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Santa Clara University since September 2005. With the guidance and support of the CIE Advisory Board and Founders Club, Kevin sets the strategic direction of the Center while overseeing the development of programming and services. Named one of the Silicon Valley's 40 Under 40 by the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal, Kevin serves as an Advisory Board member of the Santa Clara University School of Engineering and the Foothill Entrepreneur Center. This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in transferring to Santa Clara University to obtain more information.

	Speakers	Date	Time	Location
	Michael S. Millman, CFP, ChFC, CLU Senior Vice President & Wealth Advisor Wells Fargo Private Bank, San Francisco John D. Hayes, M.A. Proprietary Trader Assent, LLC, San Francisco Kenneth L. Millman, CFA, CAIA Vice President & Business Development Officer Borel Private Bank, San Mateo	Wednesday, Nov. 11	12-1 p.m.	Room 5001

A special Veterans Day presentation at Foothill College hosted by The Foothill Entrepreneur Center and The Business & Economics Club. The topic of this panel presentation is "Economic Outlook for 2010 & Implications for U.S. Investors." This is a great opportunity for Business and Finance students to learn insider tips and prepare for the Business Plan Competition.