MGA Center for Career & Leadership Development

09/15/2026

We had a great time visiting Atlanta Gas Light this summer with Dr. Dawn Sherry, Chair of MGA Natural Sciences in the Middle Georgia State University - School of Computing. Now we're headed back and want to take a group of Middle Georgia State University Knights who want to learn more about working in the energy industry! This opportunity is available to all majors.

Join us for our Atlanta Gas Light Corporate Tour on October 16 and get a behind-the-scenes look at a major employer, learn more about career opportunities (including future internships), and see how what you’re learning at MGA connects to the world of work.

🚍 Transportation is available with pick-up at the Macon and Cochran campuses.
📅 October 16, All day trip. Cochran pick-up at 8 a.m.; Macon pick-up at 9 a.m.
⚠️ Space is limited, and students must sign up in advance via Handshake.

Whether you’re interested in accounting, finance, STEM, marketing, management and operations, communications, fire science, or just want to explore what opportunities could be available in the energy sector — come see where your degree could take you!

👉 Sign up in advance to reserve your spot
📝 Include a short paragraph about why you want to attend and your resume
📅Schedule an appointment before the trip to go over your resume or attend one of our resume workshops!

https://mga.joinhandshake.com/events/1995066/share_preview

09/14/2026

🎶 You’re never fully dressed without a smile! 😁💜

If you loved the Student Leadership Conference, don’t miss your next opportunity to grow as a leader at MGA!

Our iLEAD Peer Educators bring experience from leadership, mentorship, campus involvement, service, and student organizations across MGA—and we’re ready to share what they’ve learned with you at this year’s Registered Student Organization (RSO) Leadership Workshop! ⚔️

This year, we’re going beyond the basics with leadership style assessments and sessions covering effective communication, appropriate delegation, event planning, maintaining organizational continuity, and so much more.

Whether you currently lead an RSO, want to become a stronger student leader, or hope to start an organization of your own, come build skills you can take back to your team! Registration is OPEN!

📅 September 18
📍 SOAL Theater | Macon Campus
⏰ Check-in begins at 8:30 AM
🎤 First session begins at 9:00 AM
🍽️ Lunch provided!
🔗 Registration Link (also in our Bio!): https://forms.gle/1LZDePSk285bAa73A

Great organizations need great leaders. Come learn, connect, and grow with iLEAD!

09/11/2026

🩺💼 Nursing students & alumni—your next opportunity could be waiting for you!

The CCLD is bringing healthcare employers directly to our Warner Robins and Dublin campuses for our upcoming Nursing Networking Events! Employers will be ready to connect with MGA nursing students and alumni about a variety of health-related career opportunities.

📍 WARNER ROBINS CAMPUS
📅 September 14, 1-4 PM
🏢 Oak Hall

📍 DUBLIN CAMPUS
📅 September 23, 10 AM- 1 PM
🏢 Nursing Building – Main Lobby

Come prepared to make a great first impression! ✨

📄 Bring several copies of your resume
👔 Business casual or professional healthcare attire is appropriate
💬 Be ready to introduce yourself, ask questions, and learn about available opportunities

Need help getting ready? Schedule an appointment with Dr. Debra Mainor through Handshake for resume and career preparation assistance. You can also use Big Interview with your MGA email to strengthen your resume and practice your interviewing skills before the big day!

Don’t wait until graduation to start making connections. Come meet healthcare employers and explore where your career could take you!

09/09/2026

📣 WE’RE HIRING!

The Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce is on the lookout for some part-time help!

We’re looking for someone who is:

⭐ Eager to get involved in our community
⭐ Friendly with great interpersonal skills
⭐ Positive, energetic & dependable
⭐ Comfortable working with people
⭐ Ready to jump in and help wherever needed

If you enjoy meeting people, supporting local businesses, helping with community events, and being part of what’s happening in Cochran-Bleckley County, we’d love to hear from you!

💜 Come be part of the Chamber team!

09/05/2026

Acres & Oak Kitchen

09/04/2026

Meet your 2026–2027 iLEAD Peer Educators!

You may recognize a few of these faces around campus and for good reason! Our iLEAD Peer Educators are students who lead, serve, mentor, and stay actively involved in the MGA community.

Throughout the year, iLEAD Peer Educators help connect fellow Knights with valuable campus resources, provide peer-to-peer mentoring, collaborate with departments and organizations on programming, assist with student events, and help other students grow as leaders.

And they're already getting to work! 👀

📣 RSO leaders and future RSO founders: this one's for you!

Our iLEAD team is planning an RSO Workshop on September 18 in Macon designed to help students learn how to create, develop, and lead a successful Registered Student Organization at MGA.

Whether you're thinking about starting something new or want to strengthen an organization you're already part of, we want to help you build the skills to make it successful!

🔗 Stay tuned—registration opens soon!

09/02/2026

💻 Can’t make it to our in-person resume clinic? Join us virtually for Resume Roadmap!

Bring your current resume and get the guidance you need to strengthen it before hitting “submit.” 📄✨

During this virtual resume clinic, you’ll:
⭐ Receive general resume feedback
⭐ Watch live resume reviews and critiques
⭐ Learn how to tailor your resume for specific jobs and internships
⭐ Discover ways to strengthen weak bullet points
⭐ Ask questions about your specific resume concerns
⭐ Leave with actionable edits you can make right away

📅 Choose your date: September 10 OR September 29
⏰ 12:30 PM
💻 Virtual via Microsoft Teams

Register on Handshake to join us virtually and get the feedback you need to make your resume application-ready!

08/31/2026

📄 A winning resume starts with the right strategy!

Join the CCLD for a hands-on workshop where we’ll break down the why behind resume development and help you understand what employers are really looking for. 💼✨

You’ll learn how to:
⭐ Make an impact in the first few seconds
⭐ Format your resume with ATS in mind
⭐ Turn your coursework, leadership, campus involvement & experience into marketable skills
⭐ Navigate the career search process with confidence

📅 Choose your date: September 9 OR September 28
📍 CCLD Suite | Student Life Center, Room 261
⏰ Choose your session: 11 AM | 12:30 PM | 2 PM

Pick the ONE date and time that works best for you and REGISTER on Handshake! Come ready to learn the strategy and build a stronger resume!

08/29/2026