By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – A new program gives University of Nebraska at Kearney students an opportunity to connect with the community while developing leadership and business skills. UNK’s College of Business and Technology Career Center partnered with Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce to launch NEXT, a business leadership program that focuses on professional and personal development. Through the program, which started this semester, UNK … [Read more...] about UNK, Kearney Chamber partner to develop NEXT generation of business leaders
Dustin Favinger
Internships introduce UNK business students to career opportunities; 130 in workforce this summer
There are 130 students from UNK’s College of Business and Technology working as interns this summer, with 105 in Nebraska and 25 in other states across the country. By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Tianna Engen won’t need to look for a job when she graduates from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in July. She already has that taken care of. The business administration major with an accounting concentration was hired last month as a corporate … [Read more...] about Internships introduce UNK business students to career opportunities; 130 in workforce this summer
College of Business and Technology Career Center sees rapid growth in mentoring program
By ANDREW HANSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – This is bigger than a traditional career center. At the University of Nebraska at Kearney, the College of Business and Technology Career Center has added mentoring and business networking programs to help guide business students in their career paths. Cover letters, resumes and interviewing tips all remain a focus, but the Career Center is becoming more specialized and focused on catering to specific student … [Read more...] about College of Business and Technology Career Center sees rapid growth in mentoring program
Leadership UNK selects seven members for 2015-16 class
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney has selected seven staff members for its 2015-16 Leadership UNK class. In its ninth year, the program is designed to expose participants to leadership opportunities at UNK and in the Kearney area, enhance their leadership skills and encourage them to accept leadership roles in the future. Leadership UNK also gives members opportunities to network with the campus community, classmates, speakers and others to discuss issues … [Read more...] about Leadership UNK selects seven members for 2015-16 class
Favinger new College of Business and Technology Career Center director
KEARNEY – Dustin Favinger is the new director of the College of Business and Technology Career Center at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The Career Center opened in 2013 and prepares UNK business and technology students for professional opportunities after graduation. Favinger works with Academic and Career Services in areas that include resume preparation, interviewing, career exploration and major selection. He also works with companies to increase career … [Read more...] about Favinger new College of Business and Technology Career Center director
