Events

 

Friday, June 15th, 2012
6:00 p.m.
  • Event Check-in
  • Lang Student Center
  • 55 W. 13th Street, 2nd Floor
6:30 p.m.
  • Backstage Pass: A Panel Discussion with Fashion Professionals
  • Lang Student Center
  • 55 W. 13th Street, 2nd Floor
  • A discussion with young professionals from the finance, sales, production, merchandising, marketing and buying areas of the fashion industry about how they got started, their day-to­-day roles, the key qualifications for their jobs and how their roles support their fashion firms.
8:00 p.m.
  • Casual Friday Social
  • Sheila Johnson Design Center
  • 2 W. 13th Street, Ground Floor
  • A laid-back environment in which to relax, grab some refreshments, socialize with fellow interns, swap work and school stories, discuss career goals and share information on what it’s like to work and live in New York City.
Saturday, June 16th, 2012
9:30 a.m.
  • Ready-to-­Work: Networking Breakfast
  • Lang Student Center
  • 55 W. 13th Street, 2nd Floor
  • Interns will have the opportunity to interact with industry professionals and human resources (HR) managers. Participants will make lasting industry contacts, learn more about specific jobs and companies and gain insight into what HR managers seek in job candidates.
11:30 a.m.
  • A Tailored Approach: Career Services Breakout Sessions, Part I
  • 2 W. 13th Street
  • Career advisors from top fashion schools will lead small group discussions, allowing interns to gain insight into the professional areas they are most interested in. The advisors will answer questions and give tips to attendees on how to improve their resumes and increase their chances for success in that career path.
1:45 p.m.
  • A Tailored Approach: Career Services Breakout Sessions, Part II
3:00 p.m.
  • Chris Benz: Building a Modern Fashion Empire
  • Lang Student Center
  • 55 W. 13th Street, 2nd Floor
  • The designer shares anecdotes and advice about building a fashion firm
Online

Following the program, participants will also have access to special digital content, including interviews with industry luminaries and career advice, which will be updated on a regular basis.

 

DIRECTIONS

By Subway

Parsons The New School for Design is accessible by a variety of subway lines. You may take the following or visit www.hopstop.com.

The 4, 5, 6, N, R, Q, W or L trains to 14th Street and Union Square. Walk south to 13th Street, then west (turn right) towards 6th Avenue to go to 55 W.13th Street.

The 1, 2, 3, F or V trains to 14th Street. Walk south to 13th Street, then east (turn left) into 13th Street.