Career Development & Professional Engagement Events

Breaking Barriers: Empowering First-Generation Students Through Career Connections

April 19, 2025
10am - 3pm
Location
Sadler Center, Chesapeake & Tidewater Rooms
200 Stadium Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23185Map this location
Access & Features
  • Free food
  • Registration/RSVP
Breaking Barriers Syposium Banner
Breaking Barriers Syposium Banner

Join us for an inspiring and transformative symposium, Breaking Barriers: Empowering First-Generation Students Through Career Connections, on Saturday, April 19, from 10:00 to 2:30 p.m. We are pleased to welcome Janet Atwater ‘84, Chair, William & Mary Foundation Board of Trustees, as our keynote speaker. A networking lunch will facilitate connections between students and alumni, followed by concurrent panel sessions and an opportunity for additional networking. This event offers a unique platform for both students and alumni to connect, share experiences, and build a supportive community. 

Student/Faculty/Staff Registration Link

Alumni Registration Link

Sponsored by: Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement, First Generation Student Engagement, and The Society of 1918

Contact

Charlotte Peverelle (clpalmer@wm.edu) , Joselia Souza(jasouza@wm.edu), Owen Marino (osalyer@wm.edu), Phil Heavilin (pdheavilin@wm.edu),