Is a Rotational Program Right for Me?

Friday, October 24, 2025

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM CT

Location: MCCNO 265-268

Moderator(s)

Sylvie DeLaHunt

Discovery Program Assistant Group Supervisor
The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Ellicott City, Maryland, United States

Speaker(s)

Princess Honnah

Senior Program Supervisor
Johnson & Johnson
Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States
Jennifer Topinka

Sr Engineering Manager - Training Design and Delivery
GE Vernova
Niskayuna, United States
Arlene Spezzaferro

Early Career Program Leader - Edison Engineering Development Program
GE Aerospace
Reading, Massachusetts, United States

Are you a soon-to-be graduate wondering if a technical rotational or leadership development program aligns with your career goals? Join this panel to hear insights from industry leaders who manage these programs across several engineering companies. The panelists will provide guidance on key factors to consider when evaluating whether these opportunities match your career aspirations. By the end of this session, you will be equipped to assess if your skills and interests align with rotational opportunities, compare program features across companies, and confidently apply best practices to stand out in the selection processes for these competitive programs.

Learning Objectives:

Determine whether their skills and interests align with rotational programs.
Compare and contrast key features of rotational programs across companies.
Apply best practices when applying and interviewing for rotational programs.