Professional Development
UAF College of Business and Security Management offers unique, hands-on learning opportunities year-round. Between volunteering on event committees, touring local accounting firms, and discounts on professional clothing, there is an experience for everyone!
What You Give:
Submit weekly committee reports, successfully lead your committee, attend about five
BLOY Committee Chair meetings in Fall Semester.
What You Get:
Leadership training, teamwork, problem-solving skills, networking, resume building,
event-planning experience. Skills gained from working on this event are highly-coveted
from employers.
Participating in the UAF Business Leader of the Year is a voluntary opportunity. It
is a superb way to earn funds for student organizations while building a skill set
of teamwork, leadership and networking.
The annual CBSM Fall Etiquette Seminar and Dinner, sponsored by KPMG and the UAF Alumni
Association, will provide students with the tools needed to conduct themselves as
well-rounded professionals in formal situations. Professionals from across the state
join an etiquette panel to share their wisdom with students and help them learn valuable
lessons in the social graces.
Etiquette Seminar & Guest Panel
3 - 5 p.m. at Venue Fairbanks - 514, 2nd Ave
Social Hour & Dinner
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Lavelle's Bistro
Dress is business professional.
UAF Wood Center Ball Room
Professional Development Day
1-3 p.m.
Meet the Firms
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Student & Professional Dinner
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Tour local Fairbanks accounting firms! Transportation is not provided but carpooling is an option.
8-9 a.m. - Wilson & Wilson CPAs Inc.
9:30-10:30 a.m. - Walsh, Kelliher & Sharp
11 a.m. - noon - Alliance CPA’s LLC
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - RJG, A Professional Corporation
2-3 p.m. - Feniks & Company, LLC
Frank's Menswear
Apply by September 24, 2023 and win $300 or more to spend on a shopping spree at Frank's
Menswear. This event, sponsored by Spirit of Alaska Federal Credit Union and hosted
by CBSM gives students the opportunity to learn about professional dress standards
while shopping. There will be a 30% UAF discount specifically for this event, and
style coaching.
In My Element
Details TBA
The shopping experience takes place between October 9-14.
JC Penney
Dress to impress at your next networking event, interview, and job by updating your
wardrobe! UAF Career Services is excited to partner with JCPenney as they launch their
annual sale. Join us for the JCPenney Suit-Up sale from August 19th to October 29,
2023. Participate virtually or at your local store!
Text UAFAIRBANKS to 67292 to receive your 30% off coupon code.
The discount is available now until October 30, 2023.
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