ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Allan Gilmour, retired vice chairman of Ford Motor Company, will present at the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan's Career Enhancement Event on Saturday, May 19, in Dearborn, Michigan.
Gilmour will share his insider's perspective on the state of the auto industry in Michigan, as well as globally, and how it affects the economy, our careers and our daily lives. The event will include ideas and open discussions on the industry today, where the signs point for the future, and what it will take to stay on the road to recovery and prosperity.
The Alumni Association's career event will be held at The Henry Ford, located at 20900 Oakwood Boulevard in Dearborn. It will begin at 9:00 a.m. with registration and a breakfast buffet, and the presentation will commence at 10:00 a.m., followed by a question-and-answer session with Gilmour. Attendees will have the opportunity to network and develop professional and personal connections.
The cost is $15 in advance for Alumni Association members ($25 at the door), or $25 in advance for alumni who are not members of the Alumni Association ($35 at the door). The general public is welcome. Alumni Association members may also register in advance to receive one complimentary day-pass for the Henry Ford Museum, a $14 value.
In addition to the Career Enhancement Series events held throughout the United States, the Alumni Association offers a plethora of career services, including inCircle, an exclusive online networking directory; Alumni Networks, a mentoring program just for alumni; and the Michigan Alumni Job Referral program, which allows graduates to post jobs and hire fellow Wolverines. To learn more about these and the Alumni Association's other career services, visit http://www.umalumni.com/career.
The Alumni Association of the University of Michigan is an independent, worldwide membership organization that nurtures lifelong relationships with and among current and future Michigan alumni. As a committed partner of the University, the Association offers programs of relevance and service to alumni and creates support for the University. The Alumni Association was founded in 1897 and currently has more than 107,000 members. For further information, visit http://www.umalumni.com.