Harvard Kennedy School is thrilled to announce the 25th Annual Public Policy Leadership Conference (PPLC) application is now live! The conference will be held October 30-November 2, 2025, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Public Policy Leadership Conference (PPLC) connects ambitious undergraduate students with educational leaders and resources designed to cultivate academic excellence and expand public policy opportunities for those who may face challenges in navigating graduate education pathways. PPLC alumni have gone on to pursue further study in public policy and careers in public service as leaders in: Federal, state, or local governments Nongovernmental organizations Nonprofit organizations Intergovernmental organizations International institutions Social enterprises During the PPLC, you will have the chance to learn more about public policy graduate school and how it can impact your life and career. You will connect with current HKS students, faculty, and staff as well as other dynamic undergraduate students around pressing policy issues, and experience what it is like to be an HKS student for a weekend. You will also receive important information about fellowship and scholarship opportunities that can help fund your HKS graduate studies, and public policy career opportunities. Apply Now: https://www.hks.harvard.edu/educational-programs/undergraduate-opportunities/public-policy-leadership-conference The deadline to apply is Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5 p.m. ET.  Contact Us: Email 617-998-1751 Learn more about the conference, the application process, and PPLC experience during our conference information sessions: PPLC Information Sessions Tuesday, May 13th | 3pm ET - Register Here Thursday, June 5th | 12pm ET - Register Here Monday, June 30th | 2pm ET - Register Here

Unlock Your SMBC Future is an in-person networking event for undergraduate sophomore college students who are interested in a career in the financial services industry. How you will benefit from this program: This is a unique opportunity to network with SMBC professionals, hear from a specially selected panel and senior speakers, and learn about the internship and full-time analyst programs at our firm. As a participant, you will also be offered additional touchpoints with the SMBC Campus Recruiting team after the event, further integrating you into the SMBC community. For this event, we will be joined by representatives from the following business groups: Coverage Groups Corporate Solutions Group Global Sponsors Coverage Global Markets – Sales & Trading Debt Capital Markets High Yield Capital Markets Structured Finance North America Project Finance Latin America Project Finance Group Structured Finance Acquisition & Advisory Lenders Finance Group Capital Solutions Group Leveraged Finance Group Portfolio Management & Origination Group Fund Finance Solutions Global Financial Institutions Group Latin America Corporate Finance Group Loan Capital Markets Lending Management Group Cash Management Global Trade Finance Department Credit Product Management Please note: If you choose to attend this event, you will be responsible for all travel and accommodation expenses! Therefore, please have these arrangements in order for yourself beforehand. There is no virtual option for this event. Preferred Qualifications Current undergraduate sophomore students (graduation must fall between Dec 2027 and May 2028) All majors are welcome to apply You will not require sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa) to work for SMBC How to Apply Submit your application here by October 17 at noon ET. If you are selected, we will release the date, time, and virtual link to you by October 20.