Ignite: Fuel Your Future with Liberal Arts
Ready to spark new ideas and fuel your future? Ignite is a full-day career event designed exclusively for Liberal Arts and Human Sciences students. You’ll connect with alumni, employers, and career professionals while gaining skills and confidence to take your next step.
At Ignite, you’ll:
Recognize the value of your liberal arts education and learn to tell your story with confidence
Explore career pathways across diverse industries
Build hands-on skills through workshops and mentoring
Grow your professional network with alumni and employers
Why Attend?
Whether you’re still exploring or preparing to launch your career, Ignite is your opportunity to discover possibilities, sharpen your skills, and build connections that last long after graduation.
Schedule
11:00 AM: Welcome and Keynote
11:45 AM: Workshop I
12:30 PM: Lunch and Resume Workshop
1:30 PM: Workshop II
2:15 PM: Workshop III
3:00 PM: Alumni Panel
4:00 PM: Networking Mixer
Session Information
Welcome and Keynote: Malcom Westbrook is a '17 Political Science graduate and now is a Founder and CEO of Mable Software.
Workshop I: AI and Career Development OR Storytelling a Liberal Arts Degree
Workshop II: Networking OR Strategies to Finding Internships/Jobs
Workshop III: Interviewing OR Personal Branding
- Priscilla Alvarez, '14, CNN Reporter
- Tea Ivanovic, '14, COO of Immigrant Food
- Tammy Finley, Executive VP of Advance Auto Parts
- Cody Smith, '20, Employer Enagagment
FAQS
Ignite is open to all undergraudate students in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Whether you’re exploring majors, thinking about career options, or preparing to graduate, this event has something for you.
Business casual is recommended. You don’t need to wear a full suit, but dress in a way that makes you feel confident and professional—especially if you’re getting a headshot.
You’re welcome to come and go as your schedule allows. However, we encourage you to attend as much as possible to take advantage of all the sessions and networking opportunities.
Yes. Please register using the event registration form. Registration helps us plan for workshops, lunch, and headshots.
We recommend bringing a notebook and pen for taking notes and your current resume.
Kate Renz at katerenz19@vt.edu.
Alumni and employers are welcome to attend the networking event from 4-5 PM.
Alumni can register on LinkedIn.
Employers can email katerenz19@vt.edu to register.