Career Zone Returns to Vision Expo West 2023 to Support the Next Generation of Optical Industry Professionals

Join the Career Zone at Vision Expo West 2023, a student lounge for networking with optical companies seeking new talent.

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(PRESS RELEASE) ALEXANDRIA, VA – The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX Global, are pleased to share that the Career Zone will return to Vision Expo West on Saturday, September 30 from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Located on the Innovation Stage on the exhibit floor, the Career Zone is a student lounge designed as a central hub for OD and Opticianry students and young professionals to network with participating optical companies, all of which are actively recruiting and seeking new talent. Vision Expo West 2023 will offer students exclusive registration benefits including free Exhibit Hall admission and access to complimentary education.

“We are thrilled to offer dedicated programming for students and young professionals at Vision Expo West 2023,” said Suzanne Krauss, Industry Relations Manager. “It is so important for us to facilitate opportunities for students and young professionals to meet with hiring companies, all of which are equally as eager to meet viable new talent. The Career Zone offers students exclusive access to practical advice, career guidance and valuable support as they navigate their professional paths.”Advertisement

To register for Vision Expo West, click here.

The Career Zone-Student Lounge’s supporting companies include:

The Passport Program, which encourages students and young professionals to network with exhibitors in the Career Zone throughout the day, will also return to Vision Expo West.

Passports will be available for students to pick up in the Career Zone. Students are then encouraged to meet with each vendor listed on their passports. Participants who meet and receive a signature from each vendor listed on their passport will be eligible to win prizes from our Career Zone participants ranging from designer sunglasses to gift cards.Advertisement

9:30 a.m.Career Zone – Student Lounge opens for the dayPassport distribution & networking

10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Professional HeadshotsHosted by MyEyeDr.

11:15 a.m.$10 Starbucks gift card give-away!Provided by Marshfield Clinic Health SystemThe first 20 attendees to the 11:30 a.m. panel will receive a gift card

11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.Panel: Building Your Online Presence & Maximizing Your ImpactModerated by YODA – Young ODs of America

1:45 – 2:15 p.m.Panel: Where Should I Start My Eyecare Career?Moderated by MyEyeDr.

2:15 – 2:20 p.m.Passport Sweepstakes Drawing

2:20 – 3 p.m.Ice Cream SocialHosted by EyeCare Partners

Companies interested in supporting the Career Zone-Student Lounge should contact Suzanne Krauss at [email protected].

For more information on the Career Zone-Student Lounge at Vision Expo West 2023, click here.

For more information on Vision Expo, visit visionexpo.com or follow Vision Expo’s social media channels, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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