FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• What is the general timeline?
  • For in-person attendees
    • Arrive between 8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. to attend the kick-off session – and meet with fellow peers attending Career Day.
    • Sign in with security before making your way to the gymnasium.
    • Check in at registration desk upon arrival – if your first session is later, feel free to arrive 30 minutes before your first session.
    • Light breakfast will be served from 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. and Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
    • Parking may be available in the lot or you may find street parking but please take notice of the signs when parking.
    • The school store will be open until sixth period.
    • Student ambassadors will direct you to your classroom, and you will have an opportunity to network with them and fellow alumni during your off periods.

• • For virtual attendees:
    • Join the general Zoom session between 8:35 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. to attend the kickoff meeting – and meet with fellow peers attending Career Day.
    • The general Career Day Zoom session will be open all day; there will be Career Day coordinators to assist you with your  online check-in.
    • If your first session is later, feel free to arrive 30 minutes before your first session to check in.
    • Coordinators will be available to assist with minimal AV needs, or to confirm your “classroom” sessions with you.
• Can I attend virtually?
  • Yes! All alumni can choose to attend virtually or in-person. For those who do not live in the Greater Philadelphia area or on the east coast, should indicate on the form their time zone. This will help to ensure that your sessions are later in the day to accommodate the time difference.
• Can I create a presentation?
  •  Absolutely, but please be sure to inform and provide the presentation to our Career Day Coordinators in advance to avoid issues on the day of the event.
• Are there opportunities to sponsor or offset the cost of this event?
  • Yes! Thank you for your consideration to sponsor or provide a donation to support this annual event. Please see this page or contact our alumni office. All contributions are tax-deductible and can be matched by employers who participate in a matched contribution program.
• What do students want to hear?
  • They want to know a myriad of topics that are relevant to your career or life skills that may be applicable to their desire to pursue that career in the future. Topics should include: how Central help to shape your career path, the trajectory you took to get to your current role, realistic insight of the rewarding and demanding times of your job, and any stories that you can share of your impact within your chosen field.
• Will the school store be open?
  • Yes! Be sure to bring cash to purchase any number of spiritwear and alumni swag. 
• What should I wear?
  • Similar to when you attended Central, there is no formal dress code, but we remind you that this is a school-setting and that Central spiritwear is always appreciated! We have an online storefront for clothing catered for alumni, which includes polos, hats, jackets, and other appropriate attire for your return to Central in-person or virtually!