Junior Initiative Conference Schedule 2008

SESSION #1                         ROOM 105
SPEAKER:                           KAREN KEESEY
COMPANY:                         CAREERS EXPRESS

TITLE:                                  FINDING THE RIGHT CAREER

Tammy Ford of Careers Express will discuss how companies like hers can help match you to your ideal job. How do your skills and interest match the job you want? How do you go about looking for a job? What can companies like this do for you when you’re ready to enter the workforce?

TITLE:                                  THE HOMEBUILDING INDUSTRY

What types of skills and workers does it take to build a house? What are the rewards and pitfalls of working in the homebuilding industry? How is working for a small local builder different than working for a large company that builds huge developments with dozens of homes? Hear about these issues and the kinds of skills and training needed to work in this industry.

SESSION #3                         ROOM 107
SPEAKER:                           MARTY GODFREY & MARGE LEHR
COMPANY:                         MRS. MARTY’S DELI

TITLE:                                  ELEVATOR RIDE THROUGH BUSINESS:
                                                THE SUCCESSES AND FAILURES

Does every business make a profit- or do some lose money?  Can anyone make a sandwich for profit?  Discover what you need today to establish a successful business for tomorrow from someone who has had both good and bad experiences.

SESSION #4                         ROOM 227
SPEAKER:                           DAVID THORPE
COMPANY:                         LOCKHEED MARTIN

TITLE:                                  ENGINEERING AND BUSINESS IN THE DEFENSE INDUSTRY

How do engineering and business skills blend in the defense industry? David Thorpe, a project manager at Lockheed Martin, will discuss the many challenges and opportunities of working for a large corporation whose defense projects include military aircraft, missile defense, satellite systems and much more.

SESSION #5                         ROOM 228
SPEAKER:                           CHARLES BRASTOW & MARCIA SAUNDERS
COMPANIES:                      PEOPLE’S LIGHT & THEATER COMPANY

TITLE:                                  BUSINESS MEETS THE ARTS: LIVE THEATER

Theater is a gold mine of career opportunities for many different skills and interests.  In addition to actors, directors, and designers, theaters employ people with skills in carpentry, construction, electronics, sound engineering, upholstery, furniture building, costumes, stage management and more.  Hear from two members of the resident ensemble of artists at People’s Light and Theater: Charles Brastow, Production Manager, and Marcia Saunders, Actor and award-winning narrator for TV. Discover the many and varied careers in theater.

SESSION #6                         ROOM 104
SPEAKER:                           GEORGE WATERS, III, M.D.
COMPANY:                         DREXEL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

TITLE:                                  UNDERSTANDING THE ALPHABET SOUP OF HEALTH CARE

M.D.? D.O.? D.P.M? D.P.T.? R.N.? P.A.? PharmD?  What does it all mean?  Everyone uses the healthcare system. Caring for patients is a group effort.  In this session we will discuss the various members of the healthcare team and the roles that they play in providing patient care both in and out of the hospital setting.

SESSION #7                         ROOM 124
SPEAKER:                           DR. WILLIAM OLLINGER
COMPANY:                         DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

TITLE:                                  ENGINEERING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Dr. Ollinger, a professor at Delaware County Community College, who has several years of experience in the engineering field, will discuss the many different kinds of engineering opportunities that are available and the different levels and types of training in those fields.

SESSION #8                       ROOM 228
SPEAKER:                           RICHARD JOHNSON
COMPANY:                         MORGAN STANLEY

TITLE:                                  WALL STREET INSIGHTS: BEING A STOCKBROKER

Behind all the hype and glamour there is much hard work, long hours, frustration and rejection in the financial world.  For those who find a way to handle all of this being a stockbroker can be a very rewarding business, both financially and professionally.

SESSION #9                         ROOM 125
SPEAKER:                           MERLE HOROWITZ
COMPANY:                         MARPLE NEWTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT

TITLE:                                  THE TEACHING PROFESSION

This session will present the education and certification requirements to teach in the Pennsylvania public elementary, middle and secondary schools.  Merle Horowitz, the Superintendent of the Marple Newtown School District, will also discuss related topics including personal attributes, working conditions, permanent certification and career opportunities in supervision and administration.

SESSION #10                       ROOM 103
SPEAKER:                           MICHAEL BARNES
COMPANY:                         BOEING PHILADELPHIA

TITLE:                                  BOEING AND THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY

Boeing aircraft products and programs- both civilian and military- will be discussed with information on its history and the future developments of the business. Various aspects and stages of development will be explored along with the background and qualifications of key workers.  Learn what it takes to have a career in the aircraft and aerospace industry.

TITLE:                                  TELEVISION AND RADIO: BEHIND THE SCENES
 
Did you watch Sesame Street when you were young? Well, you watched it on WHYY!
So, what's it like working at a TV/Radio station?  What are the jobs behind the scenes in a media company - you may be surprised!  Come meet an executive producer/ HD photographer and learn what skills and passions you need to work in an industry where TV, radio and the web are all merging.
You’ll also get a sneak peek into a new project produced by WHYY which focuses on career awareness for high school students.

SESSION #12                       ROOM 226
SPEAKER:                           CALVIN JAMES
COMPANY:                        PENNSYLVANIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (PIT)

TITLE:                                  TWO-YEAR TECHNICAL COLLEGE CAREER PATH

Many careers and professions do not require a traditional four-year college degree program.  Career opportunities with an Associate’s Degree or Career Training Certificate earned in two years or less that provide good pay and benefits are plentiful in the technical, healthcare and business world.  Explore the many different options for success in the real world of work.

SESSION # 13                      ROOM 222
SPEAKER:                           BILL McDEVITT
COMPANY:                         B&E SPORTSWEAR

TITLE:                                  OWNING YOUR OWN BUSINESS

What’s it like to be your own boss? Mr. McDevitt, a very successful local businessman and owner of
B & E Sportswear, will discuss the rewards and challenges of owning your own business.

SESSION #14                       ROOM 124
SPEAKER:                           STEVE VIDEON
COMPANY:                         VIDEON CHRYSLER

TITLE:                                  OPPORTUNITIES AT AN AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP

A successful automobile dealership needs many people with a wide variety of background training and skills in order to be successful. Sales staff, customer support, and automotive technicians are some examples of the many different kinds of employees needed to sell and service automobiles. Skills and requirements for the different opportunities will be discussed.

SESSION #15                       ROOM 227

SPEAKER:                           ROBERT KIRKPATRICK
COMPANY:                         GLAXOSMITHKLINE

TITLE:                                  THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY: REAL WORLD SCIENCE

Finding a cure for cancer, diabetes, and arthritis.  Discovering a vaccine to prevent cancer.  Who says science is boring!?  The pharmaceutical industry needs dynamic, dedicated men and women with a passion for helping other people.  GlaxoSmithkline Research and Development employs scientists with specialized skills needed to tackle the challenging task of discovering new medicines.  Many of these jobs require advanced degrees in diverse scientific disciplines.    Aspects of this exciting and personally rewarding career path will be described.  

SESSION #16                       ROOM 224
SPEAKER:                           GARY BECKER
COMPANY:                         R.R. DONNELLEY

 TITLE:                                 DIRECT RESPONSE MARKETING: MAKING IT WORK

What is ‘Direct Response Marketing’? Learn how a Senior Account Executive for a Direct Response Marketing organization deals with attaining predetermined sales goals and profit margins, builds new client relationships, enhances existing client relationships, and brings value to both clients and the organization. Learn how a businessperson in this position shows customers how printed and personalized mail will increase their bottom line (i.e. make more money)!

SESSION #17                       ROOM 106
SPEAKER:                           MIKE AXELROD
COMPANY:                         LYONDELL CHEMICAL

TITLE:                                  HIGH TECH RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

The Lyondell Chemical Company is a high tech, multinational company which produces numerous products in the chemical and plastics industry and is also a significant producer of fuels. The company’s Newtown Square Technology Center is a world class research and development facility. This session will highlight the many and varied career paths in such a large organization, including engineers, chemists, scientists and the support staffs to run a large high tech business.

SESSION #18                       ROOM 223
SPEAKER:                           JOE MALATESTA
COMPANY:                         PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

TITLE:                                  THE BUSINESS SIDE OF SPORTS

Sports aren’t all fun and games- especially in the competitive marketplace! There are many sports related business careers that don’t require athletic skills but do require business skills, training and know how.  This session will focus on the behind-the-scenes business that goes on in a professional sports organization.

SESSION #19                       ROOM 230
SPEAKER:                           DEB PALOCHAK AND DAN KREWSON
COMPANY:                         NATIONAL PENN BANK

TITLE:                                  BANKING AND OTHER FINANCIAL CAREERS

Banks play an integral part in the economic lives of both individuals and businesses.  Deb and Dan will discuss the various opportunities in the banking and financial industry and share how their careers have been both personally and professionally rewarding.

SESSION #20                       ROOM 225
SPEAKER:                           FRAN CASSIDY
COMPANY:                         COMCAST-SPECTACOR

TITLE:                                  SELLOUT! THE BUSINESS OF PREMIUM SPORTS SEATING

Hear what it takes to fill as many seats as possible (and maybe even get a sellout!) at the Wachovia Center and the Spectrum. The Vice President of Premium Seating for the Flyers, Sixers and Phantoms discusses the different skills and training that are required to work in some of the many and varied careers offered by a major corporation like Comcast-Spectacor.

SESSION #21                       ROOM 223
SPEAKER:                           HAL REAL
COMPANY:                         REAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP / WORLD CAFÉ LIVE

TITLE:                                  CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MUSIC AND
                                                RESTAURANT BUSINESS

If you love to play and/or listen to music and if you love to cook and/or eat, this session will open your eyes, ears and taste buds to the many career paths you can pursue that will be rewarding and fulfilling.  Meet Hal Real, founder of “World Cafe Live” (Philly’s nationally known, trailblazing live music venue and restaurant), to learn about the various careers and the skills and training needed in the world of arts and culture- whether you’re an artist in your own right or not!

SESSION #22                       ROOM 225
SPEAKER:                           GENE KILEY
COMPANY:                         CELL-CON

TITLE:                                  AROUND THE WORLD: GLOBAL BUSINESS

What happens when your business goes global?  In today’s world we hear much about the ‘global economy’. What are the implications for you in a global marketplace? Do you need foreign language skills? This session will introduce you to cross-cultural issues in business.

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