business week - cerritos college · 2019-05-29 · 1 2 business week october 1-4, 2018 cerritos...

BUSINESS WEEKOctober 1-4, 2018

https://www.cerritos.edu/businessweek

THE POSSIBILITIES

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DISCOVER

Cerritos College Business Week

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Business Week October 1-4, 2018

Cerritos College and the Department of Business Administration are pleased to announce the inauguration of the first Business Week, Discover the Possibilities. This is a four-day campus event to promote business learning and student success. The Business Week offers a variety of lectures, guest speakers, information sessions, and workshops. The events are designed to help you improve on-the-job knowledge,

provide the extra information you need for job searching and career advancement, and assist you in your journey to becoming future entrepreneurs and business managers. Through forums and courses taught in partnership with faculty, our guest speakers from companies such as Amazon, Apple, SpaceX, and Chick-Fil-A will share their expertise, introduce new ideas and best practices, and provide invaluable real-world insight into critical business issues.

Business is integral to all aspects of a global society; a degree in business can open many doors for you to get the career of your dreams. The education you receive at Cerritos College will empower you with knowledge and vision, shape your thinking, and put you ahead of the competition. The Department of Business Administration’s courses help you develop key skills that lead to career success, such as communication, quantitative analysis, writing, and critical and creative thinking. Business graduates are in high demand with employers, and you will have a variety of possible career choices open to you upon graduation.

All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend these week-long events and learn about a career in business administration. We look forward to seeing you!

Dr. Jose Fierro President/Superintendent


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Day 1: October 18:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | BE BuildingBA Department Open House

9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m | LC 155Marketing Yourself: Get the Job You DesireCoordinated by: Professors Jerry Ramos, Jay Elarcosa and Christine Elam

11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | LC 155Information Session: Amazon Opportunities in Southern California

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | BE 110The Road Beyond Cerritos: Pathway to Higher EducationFacilitators: Dr. Bob Livingston and Representatives from Northwood University

2 p.m. - 3 p.m. | BE116Guest Speaker: Servando Orozco, Auto FranchiseCoordinated by: Professors Derek Dokter & Wendy Wright


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Servando Orozco is CEO and Founder of Orozco’s Auto Service, a public Speaker, and a consultant and personal coach for auto repair shops. That’s why he’s the auto expert’s expert. Now he adds accomplished author to his list of titles.

Born in Michoacán, Mexico, Servando, like many other immigrants to this country, began his life here in the United States full of hopes and dreams. Today he has four auto care shops and 28 employees.

Servando is committed to giving back to the local community. He supports local organizations such as the YMCA, Kiwanis, the Lions Club, the

Knights of Columbus, Long Beach Rescue Mission, and Rock for Vets, a music education/instructional program that teaches skills transferable to the music industry in a supportive environment.

Myra Ruiz and Karina Ulloa are Sr. Staffing Coordinators for Amazon. As the Talent Supply Chain Engagement Coordinators they are responsible for ensuring that candidates and stakeholders experience the highest level of Customer Obsession. They execute hiring events based on labor projections to meet the labor order demands and fill on-time. The two coordinate partnerships and engage with

community groups such as workforce development agencies and local community colleges to leverage grassroots sourcing channels to develop talent communities to fill positions.


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Day 2: October 28:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. | BE 116How Pay Works in Corporate America: The Ins and Outs of Understanding and Growing Your SalaryFacilitator: Professor Marcela Daltro

9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m | LC 155Affirmative Action: Equal Opportunity or Unequal Protection?Coordinated by: Dr. Valyncia Raphael, Professor Matthew Dunn, and Dr. Jianli Hu

11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | LC 155Working at SpaceXGuest Speaker: Michael Clements, Supervisor Mechanical Plumbing Engineer, SpaceX

12:30 p.m - 1:30 p.m. | BE 118Professional Photoshoot: Come to get a Free Professional Picture for your RésuméFacilitator: Professor Cindy Moriarty


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Michael Clements Supervisor

Mechanical Plumbing Engineer

Dr. Valyncia C. Raphael, J.D. Cerritos College

Dr. Valyncia C. Raphael, J.D. is the Director of Diversity, Compliance, and Title IX Coordinator at Cerritos College. She coordinates the College’s comprehensive equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives for over 23,000 students and employees. She also leads the College’s prevention of and response to gender and sex based discrimination, which includes responses to sexual harassment, stalking, sexual assault, and dating/domestic violence. She earned her undergraduate, law, and doctorate degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

SpaceX is a private American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company headquartered in Hawthorne, California. It designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology.


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Day 3: October 38:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | BE BuildingBE Open House

9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m | LC 155Careers in Nonprofit: Working for GoodCoordinated by: Professors Wendy Wright, Jerry Ramos, Jay Elarcosa, and Christine Elam

11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | LC 155Never Work a Day in Your LifeGuest Speaker: John Howard, Owner/Operator, Chick-Fil-A

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Apple Store, Los Cerritos CenterToday at AppleCoordinated by: Professor Wendy Wright and Apple Store Management Team


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John Howard is the Owner/Operator of Chick-Fil-A at the Long Beach Towne Center. John opened this franchise location April 20, 2006 and it is the first stand alone Chick-fil-A restaurant in Los Angeles County. John grew up in Compton, CA and prior to becoming a franchised Owner/Operator with Chick-fil-A, he served 10 years as a US Air Force pilot flying C-130s on worldwide missions carrying precious cargo such as personnel, the US President’s limousines, heavy equipment, and artillery. The highlight of his career was flying a unique, once-in-a-lifetime humanitarian mission on the afternoon of September 11, 2001 after the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. He

currently employs approximately 90 Chick-fil-A team members who carry out the daily tasks of serving great food in a clean, customer-friendly environment.

Apple Store, Los Cerritos Center

John Howard Owner, Chick-Fil-A, Long Beach


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Day 4: October 48:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. | BE 116Sexual Harassment Prevention in the WorkplaceFacilitator: Professor Marcela Daltro

10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m | BE 119E-commence in China: Endless InnovationsFacilitator: Professor Jianli Hu

11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | LC 155Student Business Pitch Competition

12:30 p.m - 1:45 p.m. | LC 155Marketing Yourself: Get the Promotion You DeserveCoordinated by: Professors Jerry Ramos, Jay Elarcosa, and Christine Elam


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STUDENT PITCH COMPETITION

Do you have a business idea you would like to pursue?

Don’t miss the Student Pitch Competition!

Send your business idea (individual or team) to

[email protected] before September 23.

Top 8 finalist will present their ideas in the final competition on October 4 in LC 155.

First Place: $250

Second Place: $150

Third Place: $100

WHAT’S YOUR

BIG IDEA

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Join us at the Business Week, Discover The Possibilities on

October 1-4, 2018

Visit https://www.cerritos.edu/businessweek for more information


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Cerritos College Business Administration A.A., AS-T, Degrees and Certificates

We Offer Ten Certificates:• Business Essentials

(our most popular 12-unitcertificate)

• Business Administration

• Business Management

• Business Marketing

• Human Resource Management

• International Business• Retail Management• Small Business Management/

Entrepreneurship• Training and Development• Women in Management

(with Department of Women’sand Gender Studies)

We also have pathway programs for 100% online A.A. degree, and Bachelor’s degree for Northwood University.

Careers with Business AdministrationBelow is the starting salary information for Business Bachelor degrees from NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers):

MAJOR AVERAGE STARTING SALARYManagement Information Systems $59,642Actuarial Science $56,114Economics $55,965Logistics/Supply Chain $55,694Finance $55,609Accounting $54,838International Business $54,446Business Administration/Management $54,019Marketing $52,988Human Resources $52,313Sales $52,144Hospitality Management $48,607

Source: http://www.naceweb.org/job-market/compensation/projected-top-paid-business-bachelors-masters-grads/

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