Career Transition Events

Emotion Into Art

Tom Varano is an alum of MVCC who now lives outside of Houston, Texas, continuing his dream as an inspirational speaker and speed painter. Using speed painting and inspirational speaking, there is a theme throughout his entire performance: Be yourself, take risks, and follow your dreams — never give up hope and realize your life matters. Pre-registration required.

Emotion Into Art by Varano

  • When: Thursday, July 17, 2025; 11 a.m.
  • Where: ACC Snack Bar, MVCC Utica Campus
  • RSVP: ctp@mvcc.edu

Disability Mentoring Day

Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) is a nationally recognized event that connects students and job seekers who have disabilities to opportunities for career exploration, mentoring, and employment. Locally, this event is designed to introduce participants to a variety of career paths, build professional skills, and foster meaningful connections with employers and mentors in the community through interactive activities and simulations.

  • When: Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025; 9 a.m.
  • Where: Schafer Theater, Wilcox Hall, MVCC Utica Campus
  • RSVP: ctp@mvcc.edu by Oct. 2

Financial Literacy Reality Fair

This event — open to high school students — is a simulation of an adult's financial life that allows participants to experience making financial decisions and managing money. Participants can experience what it's like to manage an account at a financial institution, make money-related decisions, obtain a loan, manage debt, and more. For youth, a reality fair can be an eye-opening, exciting, and fun way to build financial knowledge and skills. 

  • When: Thursday, March 19, 2026; 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Where: ACC Snack Bar, MVCC Utica Campus
  • RSVP: ctp@mvcc.edu by March 5

Senior Connect Day

Senior Connect Day is designed to help high school seniors enrolled in Pre-Employment Transition Services prepare for life after graduation. Whether students are heading to college, pursuing vocational training, entering the workforce, or still exploring their options, this event offers tailored support and guidance. The day features interactive workshops, tours, and activities to explore the MVCC campus.  

  • When: Tuesday, April 14, 2026; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Where: Wilcox Hall 225, MVCC Utica Campus
  • RSVP: ctp@mvcc.edu by April 7