Career Exploration Day for First and Second Year Students – March 4

submitted by nguyenma@augsburg.edu

Augsburg’s Career Exploration Day is almost here, taking place on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Below is some information that will help you prepare for the event!

What is Career Exploration Day?
–This day is a required event for all 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students who started at Augsburg in fall semester 2023 or spring semester 2024 or later.

Students will explore potential majors and the various career opportunities associated with each major, set career goals and competencies they would like to develop, link their long-term goals with academic planning, and meet with faculty to help assist with their goals.

All classes prior to 5pm on March 4, 2025 will be canceled to ensure that students are able to attend this event.

Where do I check in?
–Students should check in at 9am in the Foss Center Atrium.

What is planned for the day?
–You’ll have the opportunity to attend workshops of your choice in the morning, and connect with Augsburg faculty in the afternoon. We encourage you to select the workshops that interest you prior to the event! Click for schedule: https://careers.augsburg.edu/career-exploration-day/

What if I’m not sure where to start?
–Feeling excited and maybe a little nervous about where to start as you think about Career Exploration Day? Don’t sweat it! We’ve got just the tool to empower you before our Career Exploration Day: Focus 2 Career. It’s your personalized roadmap to career success, packed with interactive assessments that help you uncover:
–Your unique interests, skills, and values
–Matching career paths and majors at Augsburg
–Actionable steps to explore your desired fields

First time using this tool? Follow the directions on this website to set up your account: https://careers.augsburg.edu/resources/focus-2-career-for-beginning-and-continuing-career-exploration/