June 2 Career Boost Camp to Help Revamp Careers and Inspire Entrepreneurial Success

Online, May 29, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Starting your own business? Looking to expand? Or do you simply seek the elusive ideal-a rewarding, yet sustainable career? UC San Diego's 2012 Career Boost Camp will provide invaluable information you need to revamp your journey into a lasting career or entrepreneurial success. Open to the public, the event is Saturday, June 2 from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the UC San Diego Institute of the Americas.

Today's lackluster economy calls for professionals who are constantly adding to their repertoire of skills in order keep playing in the ever-changing game. This year's speakers, who hail from multiple arenas of the business world, will share their own success stories to help you create yours.

In a time when only 19 percent of people can say they are happy with their careers, keynote speaker Will Marre's advice on finding a job that's not only rewarding, but high-earning will be instrumental. An Emmy Award winner and co-founder of the Covey Leadership Center, Marre has translated the famous 7 Habits of Highly Effective People into effective business strategies that he's shared with millions of people worldwide. His philosophy on business success emphasizes the very real possibility of creating a corporate world that is sustainable, socially responsible, yet profitable.

Other speakers and panelists include:
* Author Interview: Closing the Job Gap
Henry DeVries, '79, U-T San Diego Job & Career Columnist and Co-Author of Closing America's Job Gap
In this interview, author Henry DeVries will discuss how to grow companies and land good jobs in the age of innovation.

* Career REVolution
Christine Didonato, Director, Talent & Organizational Development, Sony Electronics
How do you get developed and promoted in a time when organizations are in the midst of constant change and have limited resources? Discover the 7 Must-Have Mindsets™ to understand the unspoken beliefs to give you an edge and accelerate career progression.

* Panelists:
- Lisa Gordon '88
Small Business Ambassador, Office of Small Business
City of San Diego
- Erik Maki '07
Owner, Maki Longboards
- Elizabeth Pennington Kaplan '88
CEO/Founder of The Pure Pantry
- Dr. Marc Camras '02
Founder, MVision Consulting, LLC
- Joon S. Han '96
Founder/Strategy Specialist, Better San Diego

Career Boot Camp will provide invaluable information you need to revamp your journey into a lasting career or entrepreneurial success. Open to the public, the event is part of UC San Diego's annual Alumni Weekend. The cost is $10.00 per attendee. To register, please visit: http://alumni.ucsd.edu/careerboost.