Register for the 5th Annual VIP Symposium to earn a complimentary tote bag, network with alumni and employers, and more!

5th Annual VIP Symposium: Grit After Graduation Alumni Panel and Employer Networking Event

Students, staff, alumni, and faculty are invited to participate in this interactive panel and networking event celebrating professional development, personal growth, and life-long learning. Hear honest, real-world stories from Mines alumni about what early career life actually looks like. From navigating first jobs and managing imposter syndrome to learning from failures and setbacks, alumni will reflect on how they built resilience, adapted to workplace challenges, and kept moving forward when things didn’t go as planned.

4-5 PM: Interactive Alumni Panel
5-6 PM: Guided Networking with Alumni and Employers

Food and refreshments will be provided. An open bar will be available for those ages 21+.

RSVP is encouraged but not required to attend. Students may also attend for a portion of the event. The first 50 students who RSVP on OreConnect will receive a free VIP tote bag when they check-in at the event. All student attendees will be invited to enjoy a free professional swag zone, including complimentary professional photos.

The event is an initiative of the Vallejo Irvine Program for Professional Development (VIP), designed to equip all Mines students with the essential professional skills needed to distinguish themselves in their careers.