Diversity Bridge
The Diversity Org educates low-income students on how to obtain corporate and high-income careers. They host events that expose students to large corporations where they engage in professional development workshops. They also help students obtain internships to help companies acquire diverse and qualified interns.
What is happening at Brand Licensing Europe ?
On Day 3 of Brand Licensing Europe (6th October), we'll welcome 60 students to the showfloor for a number of sessions spanning career exposure, networking workshops and more. See the full agenda below.
10:20am - 10:40am
Orientation
Introduction to Diversity Org, Informa Markets, Global Licensing Group and Brand Licensing Europe
Breakdown of Brand Licensing Europe
- Introduction to Diversity Org and states mission
- Introduction to Informa Markets, Global Licensing Group and Brand Licensing Europe
- Breakdown of Brand Licensing Europe (what, why & how)
10:45am - 11:35am
Showfloor Tour
Students will tour to 5 brands exhibiting at Brand Licensing Europe, learn basic information about the industry and make connections with brand representatives
11:45am - 12:30pm
Panel #1: Career Exposure Panel
This workshop is designed to expose students to corporate employees and various careers.
- Round 1: Personalized questions - Humanizing the employees
- Round 2: Career Awareness —Maximizing the university experience, career acquisition, and awareness ofcareer “perks” in the Licensing Industry
- Round 3: Professional Development — Resources for underrepresented groups, best practices for networking and social media, CV/resumé tips
1:10pm - 2:00pm
Panel #2: Networking Workshop
Through this workshop, students will learn the steps they can take to comfortably and confidently present themselves and their professional value to others by strategically networking.
