The Skills Lab at the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development provides a collaborative space for students to learn and practice industry-relevant skill sets, taught by our alumni and employer partners.
Each Skills Lab will be approximately 75 minutes, consisting of opportunities to learn about the professionals’ career path and engage in the hands-on skill development portion of the experience.
Students will leave the Skills Lab having expanded their professional network and practiced a tangible, in-demand job skill — from project management to personal branding.
Why particpate in a Skills Lab?
Skills Labs provide students with an opportunity to learn sought-after professional skills that prepare them for the real world, making them more qualified candidates when applying for jobs. All majors are welcome to attend, allowing students to explore different industries and careers. Attending a Skills Lab offers:
- Transferable, practical skills
- Networking opportunities
- Expert guidance
- Hands-on learning
- Career insights
After attending a Skills Lab, students will have a new skill to add to their resume, discuss in job interviews, and apply to real-world situations in the workplace. From navigating project management tools to using data analytics, the Skills Lab can help stimulate professional growth and development.
Past Skills Labs:
- How to Create a Stock Pitch with Alumni from MorganStanley
- Idea to Action, Entrepreneurship Insider Tips
- Project Management Tool: Trello
- Digital Marketing Campaigns
- Transformational Coaching: Building Connections with Clients, Customers, Students, and Beyond
- Strategies for Building a Career in Financial Services
- Insider Tips from a Paralegal
Student Testimonials:
- “Participating in this Skills Lab has allowed me to grow personally, as I found taking the initiative to learn more about a space that I am interested in would allow me to be more comfortable in partaking in future professional events. I always feel nervous when I ask questions and partake in a professional networking/info session, but I feel like one of the best ways to ease this feeling would be to consistently put myself in these types of situations. As for professional development, the stock pitch workshop has definitely enhanced my knowledge of how to deliver a successful stock pitch professionally. I believe that this skill is transferable to various presentations that I would have to do in the future and it would greatly enhance my presentation skills.” - Allen, “How to Create a Stock Pitch with Alumni from MorganStanley” Skills Lab Attendee
- “I learned that anyone and everyone can think and act entrepreneurially, as there were people of all kinds of majors in attendance…It was my first one but it definitely won't be my last.” - Connor, “Idea to Action, Entrepreneurship Insider Tips” Skills Lab Attendee
- “My biggest takeaway from the Skills Lab was how easy it is to add automations and how user-friendly the code is on the platform. I think sometimes I get nervous when it comes to streamlining processes using automation/AI/coding because it's unfamiliar, but ever since taking some coding classes as a part of my MBA program the coding on Trello is so easy to use! Since my future company is huge on streamlining processes with the help of automation and AI (it's basically all they do), I can't wait to bring Trello to my team for when we each need to review different pieces of comms on completely different schedules and timezones.” - Angelica, “Project Management Tool: Trello” Skills Lab Attendee
Click here to register for an upcoming Skills Lab!
Skills Lab Partnerships:
The Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development is proud to offer the Skills Lab, an innovative space where students can learn and practice high-demand, industry-relevant skills. Taught by our alumni, employers, and campus partners, these sessions provide valuable opportunities for students to grow their professional networks and develop skills essential to their industries of interest.
Campus Partners
The Skills Lab is a perfect environment for students to explore career options and build in-demand skills. We welcome collaboration with campus departments that align with the Skills Lab mission. If you’re interested in co-hosting a Skills Lab session or using our space in the Fleishman Career Center, let us know! We’re eager to work with campus partners to enhance the student experience.
Employers & Alumni
Hosting a Skills Lab is a unique opportunity for employers and alumni to connect with talented students while helping them acquire critical skills needed for success in today’s job market. We encourage you to identify 3-4 key skills that are vital for entry-level roles in your industry, or skills you’ve found to be underdeveloped in applicants. Together, we can design a customized Skills Lab that aligns with your organization’s goals and student needs.
Get Involved
Interested in hosting a Skills Lab? Contact Lexie Avery at aavery@binghamton.edu or reach out to our Employer Engagement Team at hirebing@binghamton.edu.
