Student & Alumni Offerings
The Olitsky Program provides supplemental, strength-based professional development support for students and alumni who may identify with having cognitive and/or emotional differences. Opportunities are provided through one-on-one guidance, group programming, and inclusive, low-barrier professional environments.
Leveraging the strengths of neurodistinct thinkers, the program is intentionally designed to be open and beneficial to all.
Through the Olitsky Program, students and alumni can take advantage of the following opportunities:
- 1-on-1 Coaching Sessions
> Schedule via Handshake or email atavares@andrew.cmu.edu - Peer Connect Gatherings
> Updates coming soon! - Student-Employer Connect Event
> Updates coming soon! - Professional Power Hour
> Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4 - 5 p.m. ET - Recharge Rooms
> Available during in-person career fairs
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What: Develop individualized goals for your career and professional development in a small barrier-free environment With Whom: Meet with Amy Tavares Where: CPDC Advising Center (West Wing, 2nd Floor), virtual via Zoom, or over the phone When: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET How: Schedule appointments (Handshake) or email atavares@andrew.cmu.edu BACK TO TOP |
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What is Peer Connect? Peer Connect offers opportunities for 黑料正能量 students and alumni to connect, share insights, and support each other’s professional growth. Designed with a strengths-based approach, the space values all neurotypes and welcomes all communication styles, learning preferences, and backgrounds. Previously offered as monthly in-person and virtual sessions, we’re currently exploring new ways to connect students and alumni. If you’re interested in getting updates of how this offering is evolving, email Amy Tavares (atavares@andrew.cmu.edu) to get on the Peer Connect email list. BACK TO TOP |
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1:1 Student-Employer Connect Event - Updates coming soon! Networking opportunities for students, alumni, and employers to connect. These events promote one-on-one conversations in a casual, flexible, and reduced-barrier environment. A recharge room (a low-sensory room) and communication badges are available for all attendees.
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What: 1-hour block of time dedicated to work on professional development tasks (i.e., applying for jobs, preparing for interviews, updating LinkedIn profile, etc.,) alongside a career consultant and your peers |
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What: A Recharge Room is a reduced sensory space where any student can go to rest, relax, and refresh during an event. Fidget objects, earplugs, and coloring pages are made available. A staff member may also be available to talk and provide words of encouragement. When: Check this page's calendar to see all of our Recharge Rooms. You can use them before, after, and during an event. Where: Location of the Recharge Room is located in the calendar event. BACK TO TOP |
