Category: Events

Volunteers are needed for a family outreach event on Saturday, February 5, 2022, from 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM at the Oakley STEM Center.

Toy STEM Story Safari Saturday for Pre-K – 3rd graders

Join Woody, Buzz, and the gang as we rescue aliens with The Claw, help Slinky Dog escape, and take our imagination to infinity and beyond!

Volunteers will assist with hands-on STEM activities, event logistics, set up, and tear down. The event is open to families  & their children ranging from Pre-K to 3rd grade. Please consider taking time to help & please share this opportunity with others who may be interested. Events like these are not possible without volunteers and we truly appreciate you donating your time to have a positive impact on the community.

Food and refreshments will be provided for volunteers!

If you are interested please follow this link: https://tf.tntech.edu/machform/view.php?id=1219845

If you have any questions please contact Carlos Galindo at cgalindo@tntech.edu

Join the Center for Career Development and the College of Agriculture on Tuesday, Feb. 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Memorial Gym for this career fair. ALL majors and ALL students (freshman to alumni) are invited to discuss career opportunities with participating companies!!!

Make sure to bring plenty of copies of your resume!

Students should come dressed to impress and have their Eagle Card to obtain a personalized name tag. This event counts towards Gold and Purple Career Readiness Certification!

Career Fairs are a NO BACKPACK ZONE, so please leave it in your car or room.

Do you want to be visible to employers before the fair? Then, you should pre-register! This can easily be done by clicking the link below, which will take you to the Handshake page for this Career Fair. Once there, navigate to the upper right-hand corner and hit Join Event.

https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/28810/student_preview?token=u1TwrlACRS8m5jNWFGemAKzsRd1I2Htkv3ZXLjZ0uCQ0CeZW0w1zyw

Career Fairs are hosted by the Center for Career Development

career@tntech.edu

931-372-3232

Are you interested in Co-op? Need to find out how YOU can be Co-op eligible? Attend this Co-op Meetup on Thursday, Jan. 20, in Clement Hall 212 at 11 a.m. Any student interested in accepting a Cooperative Education position with an employer MUST attend a Co-op Meetup.  

The Co-op Meetup will explain the eligibility guidelines for enrolling in the Cooperative Education Program, which went into effect July 1, 2019 for all students.  Pre-registration to enroll in the Co-op Program is now required and attending a Co-op Meetup is your first step!  The new eligibility guidelines can be found at: https://www.tntech.edu/career/students/coop-eligibility.php.

Bring your Eagle Card for quick sign-in.

https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/916745/share_preview

Center for Career Development

career@tntech.edu

(931) 372-3232

Join the Center for Career Development on Thursday, Jan. 20, beginning at 11 a.m. in the Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room (2nd floor) for this Purple Career Readiness Workshop. Find out from a staff member from the Center for Career Development how to best impress employers at the upcoming job fairs.

This event is open to all students in all majors and counts toward the Purple Career Readiness Certificate for junior and senior students. Bring your Eagle Card for a quick sign-in.

To attend virtually, access the TEAMS link in Handshake Events.  To receive credit for attending toward Career Readiness Certification, please review the updated rules and guidelines listed in the event information located at:

https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/916728/share_preview

Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development

career@tntech.edu

931-372-3232

Starting in March, every Wednesday at 11am, come join the Counseling Center for a mid-week mindful, relaxing, quiet moment on the Quad to help give you a reset. Rain or shine we will turn our focus off of school for a moment and focus on things we often overlook.

For more information, contact Ben Higgins at bhiggins@tntech.edu or contact the Counseling Center at 931-372-3331.

How is your emotional intelligence? Is it something you have thought about? While learning about how to perform in your future career, college is also a wonderful time to increase your knowledge of your own and other’s emotions. In this group we will explore topics related to emotional intelligence, learn how to grow in these areas, and plan ways to implement them in everyday life. Group will start on Feb 10 at 10am.

For more information, contact Ben Higgins at bhiggins@tntech.edu or contact the Counseling Center.

Time: January 20, 11-11:45 am
Location: iMakerSpace

* Please register for each event by emailing imakerspace@tntech.edu with your name, major, and T-Number.

* Students who successfully complete the training will receive a certificate

Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of coffee while speaking with recruiters from Lincoln Memorial University – Doctor of Occupational Therapy program on Wednesday, Jan. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Swoops Lobby (ground floor).

LMU’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy program is an excellent Graduate School opportunity. This program prepares graduates to be entry-level occupational therapists. The curriculum is taught by experienced occupational therapists and primarily delivered in a traditional face-to-face format.

DO NOT miss this chance to speak with recruiters as they share information about degree opportunities offered by Lincoln Memorial University – Doctor of Occupational Therapy program!!!!

https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/30021/employer_preview?token=K67Cc7W_yrPIAxDK7PBsXg7RYfFfUSk5zx0HAMeMe7d6OBKI37pR1A

Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development.

career@tntech.edu

931-372-3232

Foreign Languages and PTC Student Ellie Buckner Begins Internship with Rural Reimagined

Rural Reimagined (RR) is excited to announce and welcome its newest intern, Ellie Buckner for the Spring 2022 semester. Buckner is a graduating senior studying Foreign Languages: Spanish with a PTC minor. She will receive and enhance her real-world communication skills through work with surrounding rural communities. Regarding her internship, Buckner says, “I am thankful to have the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with local businesses in the Upper Cumberland region. Being born and raised in Cookeville, the businesses, the community, and the people here have a special place in my heart. They have served me well over the years and I am ready to participate and give back in a new capacity!” Wings up!