Transition Seminars

Tuesday | February 25, 2025

This year’s Transition Seminars will feature a new structure designed to make it easier for students to attend all panels. Check-in begins at 5:30 PM, and upon arrival, students will be assigned a room. They will remain in that room for the entire event, while panelists rotate between rooms. This ensures that every student has the opportunity to experience all three seminar topics by attending the event.

Business Casual or Casual Attire is recommended.

If you have any questions or for more information, please send an e-mail to BusinessWeek@ilstu.edu.

Transition Seminar Topics for 2025

Don’t Overthink It: Your First Five Years Post-Graduation | Having an existential crisis about your life post-grad? In this seminar, we will help you navigate this critical phase of your life, providing you with the insights and strategies you need to thrive. Taught by recent graduates who successfully overcame this challenge, you will discover the stark differences between expectations and reality after college, how to create a roadmap to the career
you envision, and how to position yourself to get where you want to be.
Invest in Yourself: Investment and Budgeting Strategies for Financial Success (Budgets,
Investments, 401Ks) | Financial success is a journey, and it starts with investing in yourself. This seminar is your
gateway to mastering investment and budgeting strategies that will secure your financial future. Whether it's crafting a budget that aligns with your lifestyle, or exploring investment avenues that grow your assets like 401ks and Roth IRAs, you will uncover the secrets of building wealth and achieving your financial goals. Join us on a journey toward financial empowerment, led by financial experts, where your financial well-being becomes an investment in your most valuable asset – yourself.
The Digital Workplace – Enhancing Productivity Using AI, Excel, and Beyond | Welcome to the evolving landscape of the digital workplace, where technology is reshaping how we work. In this seminar, you will learn how integrating tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and Microsoft Excel can significantly enhance your productivity and streamline your daily tasks. Join us as we dive into the benefits and challenges of embracing a digital workplace. This seminar aims to teach you to enhance your productivity and stay ahead in today’s fast-paced business world!