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On the morning of May 20, the First-Timers’ Meet and Greet connects newcomers with their peers so that they can start build- ing their professional networks right from the event’s launch. Sponsored by DuPont, this introductory event aims to help attend- ees make the most of the conference experience by connecting first-time participants early on.
The next day’s Career Connections Networking Event gives attendees a chance to get acquainted amid the Career Advantage Fair. The fair offers a variety of resources, including free counseling and access to job listings. The resume critiquing sessions and mock interviewing workshops specifically target guests looking to refine their job-seeking skills.
Meanwhile, the conference’s off-site Technical Tours allow at- tendees to explore industries around Columbus, providing a be- hind-the-scenes look at the real-world application of workplace safety standards. Led by experienced industrial hygienists and safety professionals, these tours aim to enhance the professional development of participants.
Personal well-being is also a key component of the confer- ence, lending the event the chance to demonstrate its comment to worker well-being. Among the scheduled health and wellness activities, attendees can participate in yoga sessions each day of the conference. And health and wellness pop-ups will be available throughout the entire event.
Then on the morning of May 21, guests can join in on the
38th annual Fun Run, hosted by the American Industrial Hygiene Foundation (AIHF). Participants can choose to run a full 5K or walk a 2.5K. In either case, they’re helping the AIHF raise scholar- ship money for students focusing on industrial hygiene and occu- pational and environmental health and safety.
Exclusively accessible to students and early career profession- als, the Nexus Lounge offers an alternative to the busy exhibit hall. Attendees at the AIHA Connect 2024 can network in a more re- laxed environment and participate in the “Lessons in Leadership” series. These sessions feature industry leaders offering their insight and expertise to the next generation.
Overall, the organizers behind AIHA Connect 2024 aimed to provide a holistic experience for occupational health and safety professionals. From educational tours and career advancement op- portunities to wellness activities and leadership lessons, the con- ference is set to offer a comprehensive platform for professional development and networking.
Since 1939, the AIHA has been at the forefront of hosting in- dustrial hygiene professionals, and in its first year as AIHA Con- nect, this year’s edition of the event is poised to continue this leg- acy.
David Kopf is the publisher and executive editor of Occupational Health & Safety magazine, and Robert Yaniz Jr. is the publication’s content editor.
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