• Highlighted OCA Events

Highlighted OCA Events

September 21, 2009: Navigating Your Career Through the Changing Landscape of Finance

We will be hosting a panel followed by an informal opportunity for attendees to speak with panelists. The panel, “Navigating Your Career Through the Changing Landscape of Finance” will provide an overview of the finance world and different career options in public-service oriented finance. 

Location

Harvard Kennedy School, 79 John F. Kennedy Street, Cambridge, MA
Nye A,B in the Taubman Building, 5th floor

Agenda

4:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.: Panel Discussion
5:45 pm - 6:15 pm: Informal opportunity for attendees to speak with panelists

Panelists

Shelby Chodos, MA’82, Harvard University
Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School

Benjamin Clark, MPP ’08
Accion International

Sandra Cvitan, MPP ’06
United States Department of the Treasury

Kai-Yan Lee, MPP ’07
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Susan Kendall, MPA/MC ’99
Moody’s Investors Service

September 23, 2009 Making a Difference: Consulting Fair

Network with a variety of public and private consulting organizations for both summer internships and full-time jobs.

Week of October 19, 2009 Demystifying DC Week

Over several days, learn about career opportunities in Washington DC and how to best prepare for these opportunities.

October 23, 2009 Making a Difference: International Security Fair

Network with the key organizations, both public and private, hiring within the international security arena.

November 23, 2009 Making the Most of Your Summer: Summer Internship Fair

Learn about summer opportunities that will provide insightful and helpful experiences along your career path.

January 20, 2010 Regional Networking: New York City

During the day, learn about the United Nations and its agencies, finance, local government, and Manhattan-based nonprofits — spend the evening in a formal networking reception with alumni.

January 21–22, 2010 Regional Networking: Washington, DC

Join panels during the day to learn about the World Bank, other development employers, Capitol Hill, and security organizations — spend the evening in a formal networking reception with alumni and DC-based hiring organizations.

February 17, 2010 Making a Difference:International Development and Human Rights Fair

Network with over 25 organizations working in international development and human rights.

March 26, 2010 Making a Difference: City Fair: Helping Urban Areas Thrive

Network with city governments and urban-focused nonprofit organizations from around the U.S. dedicated to urban revitalization.

April 7, 2010 Making a Difference: Social Impact Fair (in conjunction with HGSE)

Come network with a wide-range of organizations making a difference through social impact in areas including education and healthcare.