Quantum leap career nexus

On September 12th, 2024, the University of Maryland Quantum Institutes will host the Quantum Leap Career Nexus (QLCN), a premier global networking, recruitment, and mentorship workshop dedicated to careers in the quantum industry. This event will unite leading quantum organizations with undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and early career professionals. Quantum World Congress is proud to partner with the University of Maryland for this satellite event and enthusiastically encourages all QWC delegates to attend.

Professional Development workshop one

Telling stories: A tool to build your future career

Thursday, August 29, 2024
11:00AM — 12:30PM
Virtual

professional development workshop two

developing an elevator pitch

Thursday, September 5, 2024
11:00AM — 12:00PM
Virtual

quantum leap career nexus

a premier networking, recruitment & mentorship EVENT

Thursday, September 12, 2024
9:00AM — 5:00PM
The University of Maryland
College Park, MD

The growth of quantum information science & technology has created unprecedented demand for a workforce to serve industry, government, and academia

The Quantum Leap Career Nexus’ driving principles will be to promote a diverse workforce, engage future leaders across disciplinary boundaries, and bring together local, regional, national, and global organizations for meaningful workforce development interactions to accelerate the quantum enterprise.

quantum leap career nexus mission

  • The QLCN will bring together experts, professionals, and serious enthusiasts to meet tomorrow’s challenge of a skilled quantum workforce.

  • This event aims to directly influence hiring for job and internship placements through our workshops.

  • The attendee focus is the undergraduate, graduate, postdoc, and early career professionals. This event will include workshops to provide them with the skills, tools, and relationships needed to forge a successful career, with the support of their peers and mentors. The workshops with hiring organizations are designed to facilitate new mentorships in addition to internship and job placements.

  • The QLCN will highlight opportunities for members of underrepresented groups to enter the quantum workforce. The specific focus is on creating an inclusive, equitable pathway into quantum for students and young professionals of all backgrounds.

attend the quantum leap career nexus

UNDERGRADUATES, GRADUATE STUDENTS, POSTDOCS, AND EARLY CAREER PROFESSIONALS

Undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs may register for free. We are offering a limited number of travel support opportunities in service of our mission to broaden access to quantum career opportunities to those in need and currently underrepresented in the quantum field. Travel support may include reimbursements for flights, hotels, ground transportation, and any meals during travel that are not provided by the workshop. 

INDUSTRY, GOVERNMENT, AND ACADEMIA

Representatives from industry, government, and academia are invited to participate as exhibitors or sponsors. Showcase your organization's work in the quantum industry and connect with the next generation of the quantum workforce with a booth or sponsorship package. Visit our website for more information.

Questions about travel and logistics?