Vision Expo East 2023 to Host Career Zone on Saturday, March 18

02/07/2023

As co-organizer of Vision Expo, The Vision Council is pleased to share with members that the Career Zone will return to Vision Expo East 2023 Saturday, March 18, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Located at Booth F3162 within the Javits Center, the Career Zone is a student lounge designed as a central hub for OD and Opticianry students and young professionals to network with participating companies, all of which are actively recruiting and seeking new talent. Vision Expo East 2023 will offer students exclusive registration benefits, including free Exhibit Hall admission and access to complimentary education.

Supporting Companies

The Career Zone supporting companies include:

Elevate Eyecare
EssilorLuxottica
MyEyeDr.
National Vision
Shopko Optical
Vision Source
Vision To Learn
VSP Premier
Walmart
Warby Parker

Special Offerings

The Passport Program, which encourages students and young professionals to network with exhibitors in the Career Zone throughout the day, will also return to Vision Expo East.

Career Zone Itinerary

10 a.m.
Career Zone – Student Lounge opens for the day
Passport distribution and networking

11:15 a.m.
Students receive a $10 Starbucks gift card courtesy of Uniting Vision Care. Available to the first 25 attendees of the 11:15 a.m. panel

11:15–11:45 a.m.
Panel Presentation: Where should I start my Eyecare Career?
Moderated by: Suzanne Krauss/VE, (4) Panelists: Elevate Eyecare, Shopko Optical, Uniting Vision Care, Warby Parker

2:30–3 p.m.
Panel Presentation: Life, Work, Balance in the Eyecare Industry
Moderated by: Optical Women’s Association (OWA) (4) Panelists: Walmart, Vision Source, MyEyeDr, VSP

3–3:15 p.m. (approximately)
Passport Sweepstakes Drawing

3:15 p.m.
Ice Cream Social
Hosted by: Optical Women’s Association (OWA)

If you are interested in sponsoring the Career Zone, contact Suzanne Krauss.