Business Bermuda has announced the 13th Annual College Student Networking Event (CSNE) set to be held next month.The event, which will be held at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess on July 21, allows Bermuda’s business professionals to meet with upcoming university and college graduates looking for a job offering the students an insight into the skills needed to succeed in industry.It also gives college students the opportunity to practise and hone their networking skills.Last year, more than 250 students and 225 professionals took part in the event, with the numbers set to be repeated this year.Business Bermuda CEO Cheryl Packwood said: “This year marks the 13th CSNE that we have hosted, and we are working towards making it the best one yet. The CSNE presents a unique opportunity for Bermuda’s future workforce to build bridges with current employers, and learn the secrets of professional success that sometimes takes years of experience to acquire.”The event will consist of two informative career seminars, a speed networking session, and a large exhibition area.Professional organisations can exhibit for free, and there is a nominal fee for companies taking exhibition space in the Harbourview Ballroom of $100 to Business Bermuda members and $500 to non-members. Alternatively, non-members can apply for a year’s associate membership with Business Bermuda and exhibit for $575.Companies can also participate as an event sponsor by offering prizes. For the 2011 event, North Rock Communications is already confirmed as a sponsor, offering an iPad and an internship. Conyers Dill & Pearman is sponsoring the event with a $500 travel voucher for another winner. Aardvark Communications is also sponsoring the event by offering an iPod. All companies are also invited to include gifts in the student goody bags, which are provided by PureNERGY Renewables.For more information contact 292-0632 email csne[AT]businessbermuda.org or visit the website at www.csne.bm