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Career opportunities

The Career Center Summer Break Job Shadow Program

Summer Break Job Shadow Program

The Career Center’s Summer Break Job Shadow Program is a one-day commitment over Summer Session I (between May 18-June 12, 2015). The Job Shadow Program is open to ALL MAJORS and will include a variety of industries in different locations. Students must graduate after December 2015 to be able to participate.

To find and apply to a Job Shadow opportunity, use the “Advanced Search” tab in I-Link and click on “Show Me…Job Shadow Listings”. Applications will be accepted from Friday, April 17 – Thursday, April 23.

Summer Job Shadow flyer

For more detailed information, view the Job Shadow Program Student Handbook. Still have questions? Please contact Tori Spring.

 

 

Final Workshops of the Semester

The Career Center is winding down its programming for the spring semester. Here are the remaining workshops:

 

 

Wednesday, April 15

 

Friday, April 17

 

Wednesday, April 22

 

Tuesday, April 28

 

Wednesday, April 29

 

Friday, May 1

Emily Wickstrom Neal

Assistant Director, The Career Center

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

217-333-0820

careercenter.illinois.edu

Career opportunities, Internship

Fall Illinois in Washington deadline April 1

Spend Fall Interning and Taking Classes in Washington, DC! 
Fall is the best time to come to Washington – lovely weather and less competition for internships.  Plus you can apply for internships over summer instead of during the school year!
Illinois in Washington is an academic internship program open to all Illinois undergraduates.  Students live in Washington, DC, for a semester, intern 4 days a week and take U of I classes.  Students intern in a range of positions from nonprofits and government agencies to think tanks and consulting firms.  For more information on IIW and our application, see our website.  For views from students, visit our blog.  If you have any questions, please email sdimock@illinois.edu.  We look forward to your applications.  Fall 2015 Deadline: April 1.
 
 
 
Susan Halebsky Dimock, PhD
Interim Director, Illinois in Washington

 

Career opportunities, International study, Leadership, Service

Peace Corps events at UIUC during National Peace Corps Week March 1 – 7 & Future Spring 2015 Events

Good Afternoon,

 

Here is a list of the Peace Corps events at UIUC during National Peace Corps Week March 1 – 7. Please help Peace Corps at UIUC celebrate Peace Corps Week by letting interested students know about these opportunities on campus.

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Peace Corps Week March 1 – 7:

 

March 3 Returned Peace Corps Panel Discussion @ 6pm in The Career Center Conference Rm 715 S. Wright St. Champaign (this event features Returned Peace Corps Volunteers from The Gambia, Albania, and Paraguay; volunteers are also UIUC alumni)

 

March 4 “Peace Corps Women! Reflecting Upon Our Experiences” @ 7pm A panel discussion from Returned Peace Corps Volunteers at UIUC discussing their unique experiences as women participants in Peace Corps, exploring gender, relationships, service, and navigating culture. Co-sponsored by the Women’s Resources Center and OIIR held at The Women’s Resources Center 703 S. Wright St. Champaign

 

March 5 Serving the Common Good: A Panel Discussion on Nonprofit and Public Affair Careers @ 6:30 pm in The UIUC Illini Union (sponsored by the Office of Volunteer Programs)

 

*March 6 Brown Bag Luncheon with UIUC Faculty/Staff/Advisors @ 12-1pm in The Career Center Conference Rm 715 S. Wright St. Champaign

*This event is not intended for students, but for UIUC faculty and staff interested in learning more about the role of a campus-based Peace Corps Representative at UIUC.

 

March 7 Coffee Chat with Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and Campus Recruiter 10:30-11:30am @ Caffe Paradiso 810 S. Lincoln Ave. Urbana – Returned Volunteers from China, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, and the Republic of Cabo Verde discuss their Peace Corps experiences over coffee. Open to the public!

 

The event dates highlighted in yellow are open to anyone. The March 6th luncheon is intended for advisors, faculty, and other staff interested in learning more about the role of a Peace Corps Campus Representative at UIUC. Academic and Career Advisors are encouraged to attend.

 

Additional Spring 2015 Semester Events:

March 11 Peace Corps Application Workshop 6pm @ The Career Center Conference Rm

March 18 Peace Corps booth at the All-Campus Career Fair 12-4pm @ ARC

April 1 Peace Corps Information Session 6pm @The Career Center Conference Rm

April 14 Peace Corps Application Workshop 6pm @The Career Center

April 18 Returned Peace Corps Volunteers present at the Leaders for Global Change (LGC): International Service Learning Conference 10am-2pm @ UIUC’s YMCA

May 6 Peace Corps Information Session 6pm @The Career Center

 

**Events are often added throughout the year, and Peace Corps is represented at most Career Fairs and international-related workshops on campus.

 

Application Deadlines – April 1st (October 2015 Departure) and July 1st (Feb./March 2016 Departure)

 

I can also put the events in a ppt. slide or other format upon request.

 

Thank you,

 

Alissa

 

 

Alissa Harvey

RPCV, Republic of Georgia 2010-2012

Campus Peace Corps Representative

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Career Center | Student Services Arcade Building, MC-383

Career opportunities, Informational Meeting

College of Nursing Spring Information Sessions

Did you know…
…There is a College of Nursing in Urbana-Champaign?
…Students can earn their Bachelors degree in nursing here in Urbana-Champaign?
…Our nursing program is ranked #11 by US News & World Report?
 
Want to learn more?
You’re invited to a
College of Nursing Spring Information Sessions
 
The College of Nursing has additional Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) Information Sessions scheduled through the end of the semester.  Please share the below dates and times with your students.  Prospective students, and curious faculty and staff are all welcome to attend an information session to learn more about the nursing program and how to complete a four year nursing degree here in Urbana-Champaign.
 
Remaining Spring BSN Information Sessions:
Thursday, February 26 at 4:00pm
Friday, March 13 at 3:30pm
Friday, March 27 at 4:00pm
Thursday, April 17 at 4:00pm
Wednesday, May 6 at 3:30pm
 
Call 217-333-2507 to RSVP to the information session and learn more.  All information session attendees are invited to meet one-to-one with the College of Nursing Admissions Counselor, Allison Holden. 
 
**Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/uicconurbana for more news and updates. 
 
Thanks,
Allison Holden
Admissions Counselor/Academic Advisor
UIC College of Nursing Urbana Regional Program

 

Career opportunities, Informational Meeting, Seminars

March 3: Government Webinar

 
Go Government Webinar: 
Interviews and Security Clearances: What to Expect
 
Date: Tuesday, March 3
Time: Noon-1:00pm
Location: The Career Center Conference Room
 
So you’ve applied for a federal job: now what?  Join us as we discuss how to prepare for a federal interview and what to expect from the security clearance process.
 
The Partnership for Public Service’s Go Government webinar series are designed for career services professionals to share with students and alumni looking for federal opportunities.
 
Please feel free to contact me at vspring@illinois.edu if you have any questions.

 

Career opportunities

DGS Summer Registration Peer Advisors

Please pass this along to interested students.
 
The Division of General Studies is currently seeking applications for the position of Summer Registration Peer Advisor. More information can be found on the attached position description. Applications are due by 5pm on March 19th, 2015 and should be submitted online at: http://go.illinois.edu/DGSPeerAdvisor.
Jenni Kotowski
Admissions Director – Division of General Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign

 

Career opportunities, Informational Meeting

UIUC Peace Corps event 2/18

Please note the upcoming UIUC Peace Corps Information Session tomorrow Wednesday February 18th:
 
 
French Language
Make a difference & launch your career
Learn about the personal and professional rewards of international outreach and service work through Peace Corps and hear about the application and placement process at this upcoming campus event, hosted by the University of Illinois 
Peace Corps Office. You’ll also discover the career advantages and higher education benefits that come with Peace Corps service.
Information Session
Wednesday, February 18
6:00 p.m.
715 S. Wright Street
Champaign, IL 61820

University of Illinois Peace Corps Office
Meet your campus representative, Alissa Harvey. She is available to meet with students and community members who are interested in applying and learning more about Peace Corps. Contact her at peacecorps@illinois.edu or
217-333-0203.

Like us at facebook.com/UIUCPeaceCorps to stay updated on monthly events at Illinois.

Seniors, Apply Now to be overseas by next summer or fall. Choose your country and program.  
Find Midwest Peace Corps news and volunteer stories at http://midwestpcvs.wordpress.com.


 
 
 
 
 
Friend Us, Fan Us, Follow Us:
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Thank you,
 
Alissa
 
 
Alissa Harvey
RPCV, Republic of Georgia 2010-2012
Campus Peace Corps Representative
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

 

Career opportunities, Graduate opportunities

MS Financial Engineering Information Session

The MS Financial Engineering Program will be hosting another information session on Tuesday, February 17th at 4:00PM on the UIUC campus.
 
If any of your student find themselves wanting to pursue a Master’s Degree and wanting to learn more about Financial Engineering please share with them the attached flier.
 
Students can register here – https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/3899653
 
Please let me know if you have any questions.
 

Emily Ziegler
Assistant Director
Master of Science in Financial Engineering
University of Illinois