Careers for Good is a one-day conference designed to introduce college students to values-driven career pathways.
While many students want careers that create positive social and environmental impact, they often don't know where to begin—and many have never heard of B Corporations.
The event connects students with mission-driven employers, including B Corporations, nonprofits, and other purpose-led organizations through keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities. It also aims to strengthen long-term partnerships between Santa Monica College and organizations committed to using business as a force for good.
As a pilot event, Careers for Good is intended to serve as a model that can be replicated by colleges across Los Angeles to help prepare the next generation of values-driven professionals.
Center for and Media and Design | 1660 Stewart Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 | Free
Careers for Good Conference
Friday, October 23 | 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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9 to 10 a.m. |
Registration + Breakfast (Coffee, Milk) |
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10 to 10:15 a.m. |
Welcome Luke: Conference Background and "Rules" Mahtaub: What is a Career for Good? McKenzie/Heath: What is a B-Corp |
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10:15 to 11 a.m. |
Keynote Speaker Alexa Russo II Co-Founder Homeboy Media |
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11 to 11:15 a.m. |
Group Picture + Mini Break |
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11:15 to 11:45 a.m. |
Young Professional Panel Janelle Gutierrez - MaCher Degen Shaw - The Energy Coalition Kenyan Armitage & Malin Smith - 24LA Julia Enger - Avocado Green Brands (also SMC alumna, IxD) |
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11:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
Workshop #1: Andrea Chase II Arbonne Networking Pro Tips |
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12 to 1 p.m. |
Lunch II Corsair Café catered for 110 Sandwiches, cookie and bag of chip Booth: Stop by to meet organizations, learn what they do, and explore jobs, internships, and other opportunities.
Coffee Chat: Sit down for an informal conversation with a professional to ask questions, hear about their career journey, get advice, or receive quick feedback on your resume or portfolio.
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1 to 1:45 p.m. |
Executive Panel Lindsey Heisser || Senior Manager, Global Philanthropy at SNAP Ivory Chambeshi || Direct of Neighborhood Initiatives, Mayors Office Sarah Wineland || Juniper Collective Paula Pavkov || ALWRLD (also SMC aulmna, AA Business) |
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1:45 to 2:15 p.m. |
Workshop #2: Jamila Jackson || MaCher Resume and LinkedIn Workshop |
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2:15 to 2:30 p.m. |
Closing and Prizes |