On Saturday, April 6, 2013, NY Creative Interns will produce a full day of informative discussions, networking opportunities, interactive workshops, and fun that will take place on the beautiful campus of The New School in Manhattan. You’ll be able to choose from a variety of sessions and make your own track that will guide you to your dream career.

Click on the session titles to learn more and see participating speakers

9am-9:45am Registration

10am-10:20am Introduction and Keynote by Gary Vaynerchuk

10:45am-11:30am Session One

Is It Me You're Looking For?: Who Recruiters Hire Room 404
Relationships Matter: How to Build & Maintain Your Network Room 407

11:45am-12:30pm Session Two

How I Got My Job: Tried, True, and Just Plain Unbelievable Room 404
Hey Ladies: How to be Assertive & Overcome Double Standards Room 407
Creative Independence: What It Is & How to Find It Room 406
Visas & More: Advice for Working in the U.S. Room 410

12:30pm-2:30pm Opportunity Mixer & Lunch Break

Representatives from top NYC companies will join us for a casual networking mixer, giving you the chance to connect with potential employers and mentors, in addition to select speakers. Be sure to download the conference app for more information about our featured employers.

For lunch off-site we recommend close-by quick eats like O Cafe, Lenny’s, The Grey Dog, Murray’s Bagels, and Potbelly Sandwich shop. See a great list of local nearby spots here.

Our challenge to you? Join up with fellow conference attendees whom you met earlier in the day. See someone from the conference eating alone? Invite them to join you! You never know what great connections you’ll make.

2:45pm-3:30pm Session Three

Creative Entrepreneurs: The Power of Starting Something Room 404
Stories of Self Discovery: How to Find Your Strengths Room 407
Not Your Average Bake Sale: Creative Social Good Campaigns Room 406
Blogging: How To Tell Your Story Online Room 410

3:45pm-4:30pm Session Four

+1: How to Stand Out in a Digital Age Room 404
Making Moves: Career Growth Tips for Creatives Room 407

4:45pm-5pm Closing Remarks

5:30pm After Party

Continue your conversations at The Crooked Knife, just a few blocks away.
232 East 14th Street. 18+ to enter. 21+ to drink.

No need to sign up for sessions ahead of time. They are first come first served until rooms are filled. Conferences are all about serendipity and adventure, so if you’re unable to get into a session you planned on attending, go with the flow, and pick a new path.

Schedule and speakers are subject to change. We apologize for any inconvenience.