Panel with One Million Degrees at Olive Harvey College CCC

Share Your Career Journey. Inspire an OMD Scholar.

Join One Million Degrees (OMD) as a volunteer Career Panelist during our 2026–27 Scholar Development Sessions!

OMD Career Panels bring professionals directly into City Colleges of Chicago campuses to share real-world career experiences with second-year OMD Scholars as they navigate their academic and professional journeys.

What You'll Do

During this interactive, moderated panel, you'll share insights from your own professional journey and answer questions from OMD Scholars. Topics may include:

• Career planning and professional development
• Navigating career transitions and opportunities
• Work/life balance and setting professional boundaries
• Building professional relationships and networks
• Fostering equitable and inclusive workplaces
• Lessons learned throughout your career

No presentation is required. We're looking for professionals willing to have an authentic conversation, share practical advice, and help Scholars better understand the world of work.

Time Commitment

Career Panel: 10:00–11:00 AM
Arrival & Check-In: 9:45 AM
Panelist Training: One 30-minute virtual training session prior to your panel
Panel Format: In-person at your selected City Colleges of Chicago campus

The virtual training will help panelists prepare for the session, understand what to expect, and learn more about OMD Scholars and the Career Panel experience.

2026–27 Career Panel Opportunities

Olive-Harvey College — Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Oct. 24 | Nov. 14 | Feb. 6 | Mar. 6 | Apr. 3

Ready to Join Us?

Select the campus and panel date that best match your availability and professional experience. As part of registration, we'll ask for your professional information, area of expertise, LinkedIn profile, a professional headshot, and a brief bio of up to 200 words to help us introduce you to Scholars and facilitators.

After you register, the OMD team will follow up with virtual panelist training information, panel logistics, and next steps.

Questions or need to change your availability?
Contact us at jatienowalker@onemilliondegrees.org.

Thank you for investing your time, experience, and perspective in the next generation of professionals!