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Student Mentoring Day 2022
October 26, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Free – $10.00
STUDENT MENTORING DAY TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT
Email director@withit.org if this is a class requirement or you would like to be added to the waiting list.
This student event is structured to give sophomores, juniors and seniors meaningful insights into the furniture market and a career in the home and furnishings industry. Our opening speaker is Carol Gregg, owner of Red Egg who will talk about her career path and insights into careers in the industry. This will be followed by an hour of round table discussions on industry topics, showroom tours and a networking lunch.
We limit this event to 125 students so please register quickly. The cost is $10 per student. The fee covers breakfast (bagels and coffee) and lunch. We will be securing market passes for students that register by October 10th.
Students who are members of WithIt can register for free.
Agenda:
8:00-8:30 am               Meet at the Market Square Courtyard- Registration Lobby for name badges.
305 West High Ave; Shuttle Stop: 29 (Red Line)
Seminar room on the top floor of Suites at Market Square (SMS)
8:35 – 8:45 am            Welcome and Instructions for the day
Victoria Valentinas, WithIt VP Emerging Leaders, VLV Designs
8:45 – 9:20 am       Speaker – Carol Gregg, president of red egg
9:30 – 10:30 am      Round Tables on – 25 minutes per RT – 2 opportunities
10:30 am -12 pm         Showroom Tours
12pm – 1pm         Lunch at one of four furniture showrooms
Norwalk Furniture, Natuzzi, Riverside Furniture, Universal Furniture