Industry Day
Launch Your Career
Interested in a career making a difference in people's lives? Well, you're in luck! The Baltimore region is teeming with opportunities. Collegetown's Industry Day connects students with local employers. Through panel discussions and casual networking, you'll discover more about the limitless career paths available in Baltimore.
COLLEGETOWN INDUSTRY DAY
Collegetown Industry Day is a FREE, casual networking opportunity to connect with industry leaders and like-minded students, get a professional photograph taken for your LinkedIn profile, and learn from professionals who have launched their careers in the region.
Industry Day 2026 will be held on March 31 at the UBalt Student Center with five featured industries:
🎨 Arts & Creative
💼 Business & Finance
📢 Communication & Marketing
🌎 Environment & Sustainability
💻 Technology
Industry Day is FREE thanks to the support of our members and our fantastic sponsors:
Maryland Technology Internship Program (MTIP)
University of Baltimore Career and Internship Center
Maryland Transit Administration (MTA)
REGISTER FOR INDUSTRY DAY 2026
Industry Day is a free, casual networking event to meet employers in the region and strengthen your connections. This is your chance to speak with professionals and learn from their experiences!
MARCH 31, 2026 | 4 - 7 PM
REGISTER NOWCAREER CENTERS
- CCBC Career Services
- Coppin State University Career and Professional Services
- Goucher College Career Education Office
- Johns Hopkins University Life Design Lab
- Loyola University Maryland Career Center
- Maryland Institute College of Art Career Development Office
- Morgan State University Center for Career Development
- Notre Dame of Maryland University Career Center
- Towson University Career Center
- University of Baltimore Career Center
- University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Dentistry Careers
- University of Maryland, Baltimore Carey School of Law Career Development Office
- University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Medicine Career Development Office
- University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Nursing Office of Academic and Care…
- University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Pharmacy Careers
- University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Social Work Career Development Offi…
- UMBC Career Center
FAQ
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How do I get there?
DRIVE:
- Park: Fitzgerald Garage (80 W. Oliver St, Baltimore, MD 21201) $9, 3 hours
- Park: Maryland Ave. Garage (1120 Maryland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201) $9, 3 hours
- Park: On the street along Mt Royal Ave. or Charles St. Please carefully check the associated signage for time, fees, and availability information.
PUBLIC TRANSIT:
Penn Station is only a 5-minute walk to the University of Baltimore's Student Center
- JHU, NDMU, TU Students - take the Collegetown Shuttle to Penn Station
- All Students - use MTA and Transit App to Penn Station
RIDESHARE:
- Uber/Lyft
WALK:
- MICA, UBALT Students - walk 5-10 minutes to the University of Baltimore's Student Center
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What should I wear?
We will have a photographer there to take free professional headshots for your LinkedIn profile. Dress comfortably but professionally if you'd like to take advantage of a new photo!
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What should I bring?
No need to bring anything, just your questions!
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What should I expect?
The event will begin with light snacks, professional photography for LinkedIn head-shots, and early networking. After a short introduction, you will be able to attend panel discussions with professionals. The night will end with opportunities to meet our featured professionals and speak with them in casual one-on-one conversations.
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Have additional questions?
Contact us at info@baltimorecollegetown.org.
EVENT HISTORY
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2025
Students and employers from Industry Day 2025 networking after a panel event. 2025's Industry Day, held in April at the University of Baltimore Student Center, welcomed professionals from five industries: Arts & Creative, Communications & Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Legal & Criminal Justice, and Technology. Students attended panel sessions for their preferred industries and ended the evening with networking opportunities and professional headshots.
Arts & Creative 🎨
- Aya Dixon, Coordinator of Community & Media Partnerships, BmoreArt
- Francesca Dorsey, Digital Media and Design Specialist, Reginald F. Lewis Museum (MICA Alum)
- Jeannie Howe, Executive Director, Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance
- Beth-Ann Wilson, Owner, Night Owl Gallery; Painter, gallerist, entrepreneur, educator, and community activist
Communications & Marketing 📢
- Mia Blom, Senior Director of Government & Community Affairs & Executive Director of the Visit Baltimore Education & Training Foundation, Visit Baltimore
- Heather Keating, Marketing and Communications Director, Creative Alliance (MICA Alum)
- Colin Kendall, Chief Marketing Officer, SC&H
- Sean Sutherland, Director of Marketing, idfive
Entrepreneurship 💼
- Amber Hurt, Founder and Owner, The Adulting Queen
- Sarah O'Leary, Owner and Acupuncturist, Mend Acupuncture (UMBC Alum)
- Chijioke Oranye, Founder, Community Conversations (Facebook, Instagram) (JHU Alum)
- Stacy Stube, Director, Creative Entrepreneurship at MICA (UBalt Alum)
Legal & Criminal Justice ⚖️
- Brian Epshteyn, Assistant Public Defender at Office of the Public Defender Maryland, Parental Defense Division
- Lisa Jacobs-Brown, Practice Group Coordinator, Personal Injury team at Bob Katz Law
- Brian Thompson, Assistant General Counsel, Dentsu Americas (UBalt Alum)
- Molly Timko, Pre-law academic advisor at UMBC; licensed attorney with over 10 years of experience in law and healthcare compliance
Technology 💻
- Nichole Kenner Harris, Founder/CEO, Nak Design Studio
- Ward Prescott, Lead Electrical Engineer, Key Tech
- Prashant Shah, President, CloudLeap Technologies
- Gautam Shetty, CEO/Founder, Congruence Medical Solutions
