SOAR: Called to Lead 2023

When

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Where

University of Northwestern

3003 Snelling Ave North
St. Paul, MN 55113

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Professional Development Opportunity

Stand out as a Christ-centered leader. If you are looking for ways to grow as a godly leader, network, and enhance your career, this conference is for you. Elevate your personal and professional leadership development through a wide variety of learning experiences, PLUS this is an excellent opportunity to earn professional development credits.

We are excited to grow together intellectually and spiritually with practical and relevant teaching. Attend breakout sessions where Northwestern alumni bring their wisdom and godly counsel to leadership, networking, Christ in the workplace, personal branding, effective communication, and career development.

“We are pleased to announce alumnus Joel Onyshuk as our 2023 keynote speaker. Please complete an online application if you would like to present at a breakout session.”

We have limited seating! Reserve your ticket today.

Tickets

Your ticket to SOAR includes a keynote, a continental breakfast, 2 breakout sessions, a networking lunch, employer recruiting tables, a complimentary professional photo, a discount coupon for our campus bookstore, and a chance to win prizes.

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2023 Keynote Speaker - Joel Onyshuk

Joel Onyshuk brings together a unique blend of business thought-leadership, a pastor's heart, ministry education, and passion for people. Joel is turned to as an expert in the Service Industry and manufacturing, a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, global consulting firms, and over 100 more mid-size and large organizations to improve employee engagement, reduce turnover, and embed strong leadership best practices. This expertise has led him to become the co-founder of a startup software company alongside three former C-Suite executives from Aramark Corporation with the goal of becoming a $100M company by 2026. Outside of the business world, you’ll find Joel playing music on his piano, on the pickleball court, and spending time with his family in the sunny Tampa Bay area in Florida.

Schedule

Time	Event	Location
7:30 a.m.	Check-in Starts	Nazareth Hall Great Room
8:00–8:15 a.m.	Welcome	Nazareth Hall Great Room
8:15–9:00 a.m.	Keynote Speaker - “The Risk Worth Taking" with Continental Breakfast	Nazareth Hall Great Room
9:10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.	Professional Photos	Billy Graham Community Life Commons Lobby
9:30–10:15 a.m.	Breakout Session 1	Billy Graham Community Life Commons
10:30–11:15 a.m.	Breakout Session 2	Billy Graham Community Life Commons
10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.	Employer Recruiting Tables	Billy Graham Community Life Commons Lobby
11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.	Networking Lunch	Billy Graham Community Life Commons Dining Room
12:00 p.m.	Conference Prizes Announced	Billy Graham Community Life Commons Dining Room
12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m.	Coffee & Conversation with Northwestern Students	Billy Graham Community Life Commons
1:30 p.m.–2:15 p.m.	Bonus Exclusive with Keynote Speaker 45-minute deep dive into “The Risk Worth Taking" Receive an EBook from the keynote speaker Private 1:1 session with the keynote speaker Raffle for a special bonus prize *Be sure to select the Bonus Exclusive option when registering ($20 add-on)

FAQs

What is the cost to attend?

Early bird pricing is $59 through March 13, 2023
March 14, 2023 – Sold out: $65
Limited seating, so don’t hesitate to secure your ticket.

How do I register?

You can follow the registration link on the home page or call the Northwestern Ticket Office at 651-631-5151 (Monday through Friday  11:00 a.m.–4 p.m. CST).

What does my registration include?

Your ticket to SOAR includes 1 keynote, 1 continental breakfast, 2 breakout sessions, 1 networking lunch, 1 professional LinkedIn photo, 20 employer recruiting tables, a discount coupon for our campus bookstore, and a chance to win prizes.

Is the SOAR conference in-person or virtual?

We are preparing for an in-person conference.

Do I need to register for the workshops I want to attend at the conference?

No, you don't need to register for workshops. Please note that workshops will close when room capacity is met.

I'm an employer and would like to recruit UNW students. How might I do that?

We understand that many employers are seeking top-quality interns and FT employees. Therefore, we have employer recruiting tables available between 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. in our Billy Graham Community Life Center for a fee of $50 for businesses or $35 for non-profits. If you’d like to recruit at this event, please email career@unwsp.edu.