College of Saint Mary to Host Business Career Day for Area High Schoolers

What: Mercy High School and Duchesne Academy students join College of Saint Mary’s Business Department for Career Day

When: Tuesday, March 17 Time: 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Where: College of Saint Mary Hillmer Art Gallery
             7000 Mercy Road
             Omaha, Neb. 68106

Omaha, NE – College of Saint Mary is excited to host business students and their teachers from Mercy High School and Duchesne Academy for Business Career Day, Tuesday, March 17th from 9 – 10:30 a.m.  Students will attend breakout sessions, led by local business professions on topics including marketing, IT, accounting and e-commerce. This is a great opportunity for students to learn more about the field of business, ask questions and learn about career paths. The day will conclude with a roundtable discussion on careers in business.

"We are always trying to spread the word to young women about opportunities in business. This event is a way to let students hear about careers in four different business fields, and to form connections between CSM and Catholic high schools. We hope to make this an annual event,” stated Steve Brewer, Assistant Professor of Business.

Schedule

9 - 9:30 am: Breakout Session 1

Accounting - Michelle Thornburg, CPA, partner, Koski Professional Group

E-Commerce - Brandy Burrell, assistant merchandise planner, Hayneedle

9:30 - 10 am: Breakout Session 2

Marketing - Gabby Peterson, director of digital marketing, Zaiss & Co.

Information Technology - Anna Uden, development manager, Educational Service Unit #3

10 - 10:30 am: Panel Discussion on Careers in Business