Professional Development

Embracing Professional Development

Professional Development is a crucial part of our chapter mission. Beyond competition, our chapter strives to provide members with hands-on professional experience that can be used now and for years to come. We primarily focus on LinkedIn, resumes, mock interviews, literacy, and financial literacy, all skills that add to a member’s professional toolbox. We assist members in building a strong foundation of workplace abilities while fostering partnerships to ensure members can achieve their current and future goals. Our primary partner, the Center for Career Development at Washington College, is an amazing resource for students who want to improve their professional development skills.

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An indoor event with a panel discussion on stage titled 'Publishing 101: Sophie Kerr Week'. Three women are seated on stage, speaking to an audience. Audience members are seated facing the stage, some with children, and a round table in the foreground holds informational materials.

Sophie Kerr Week

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Sophie Kerr Week 〰️

A recent tradition at Washington College, Sophie Kerr Week is a professional development event that is dedicated to promoting literacy and excellence in writing while honoring the legacy of Sophie Kerr. Sophie Kerr was a prolific writer from the early 20th century who, upon her death, made a donation to Washington College that supports students to this day. As it stands now, the Sophie Kerr Prize is the largest undergraduate prize in the nation. In honor of this, the College’s Center for Career Development, the English Department, and the American Marketing Association collaborate to host speakers and professional development sessions for students.

Learn more about Sophie Kerr here
A woman standing in front of a presentation screen, pointing to the slide titled 'Publishing 101: Sophie Kerr Week' at Washington College, with colorful decorations and text mentioning Natalie Martinais, author of the Post-PSO project.
Event announcement poster for Sophie Kerr Week featuring Elizabeth Chandler. It promotes a virtual chat about her career as a screenwriter known for Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and its sequel, scheduled for February 7 from 7 to 8 pm. The poster
People attending a panel discussion or workshop on publishing, with three speakers on stage and a presentation slide behind them.
Poster announcing Sophie Kerr Week featuring Natalie Martinais with a photo of her, book cover of "The Post-PSO Project," and details of a book talk event at Washington College on February 6 from 6 to 7 pm at Hodson: The Egg. The poster includes bran
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Flyer for Sophie Kerr Week featuring Dr. Elizabeth O'Connor at Washington College, sponsored by the Washington College AMA Chapter. Includes date, time, and details of a virtual talk titled "What Makes Great Writers." Contains a book cover image, a p
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A young woman with glasses and a white sweater holding a book titled 'The Post-Psoject' standing next to a whiteboard. The whiteboard features text about a publishing talk with Sophie Kerr Week, scheduled from 6 pm to 7 pm, with notes and illustratio