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Career Benefits of Interning Abroad Workshop

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Posted By: Career Enrichment Network

If you are interested in gaining a global experience by studying or interning abroad, please come learn about the career benefits of these experiences.

A representative from IES Abroad will be presenting information regarding the positive impact of going abroad, and outlining current opportunities to intern abroad.

Lunch will be served, and an RSVP is required. Please RSVP through your Network Symplicity account, if you don’t already have an account you can register for one using the link on our website- http://laus.la.psu.edu/network

The event will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in room 7A Sparks, from 12:30 pm- 1:30 pm.

Please email jds54@psu.edu with any questions regarding this workshop. Hope to see you there.

Liberal Arts Career Week is THIS WEEK!

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Posted By: Career Enrichment Network

careerweekimagebigLiberal Arts Career Week is this week, Monday, January 16 – Friday, January 20, 2017. We try to offer a wide range of events to provide all Liberal Arts majors with a chance to develop professional skills and to network with employers from the public and private sectors, and alumni from all backgrounds!

Currently, recruiters from the following organizations will be participating in one or more events: Teach for America, City Year, Penn State Washington Program, Planned Parenthood, Pennsylvania State Police, Liberty Mutual, Vanguard, Target, Altria, WPSU, & EY. Be sure to note which employer will be participating in each event on our website so you can maximize your opportunity to connect with a company in which you are interested!

By participating in Liberal Arts Career Week, we hope you can learn skills needed to embark on you career journey and achieve success in your professional life. We hope you will join us and take advantage of all the great events and networking opportunities this week in January 2017!

#LACareerWeek

Schedule of Events (Visit our website for the most up to date event details)

The following events require RSVPs in Network Symplicity: Employer Resume Reviews (1/19) and the Roundtable Discussion with Alumni (1/20, RSVP for this event due by Monday, January 16).

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Liberal Arts Career Week Set for January 16-20, 2017

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Posted By: Career Enrichment Network

careerweekimagebigLiberal Arts Career Week is a week-long event from January 16-20, 2017.  We try to offer a wide range of events to provide all Liberal Arts majors with a chance to develop professional skills and to network with employers from the public and private sectors, and alumni from all backgrounds!

Currently, recruiters from the following organizations will be participating in one or more events: Teach for America, City Year, Penn State Washington Program, Planned Parenthood, Pennsylvania State Police, Liberty Mutual, Vanguard, Target, Altria, WPSU, & EY. Be sure to note which employer will be participating in each event on our website so you can maximize your opportunity to connect with a company in which you are interested!

By participating in Liberal Arts Career Week, we hope you can learn skills needed to embark on you career journey and achieve success in your professional life. We hope you will join us and take advantage of all the great events and networking opportunities this week in January 2017!

#LACareerWeek

Schedule of Events (Visit our website for all the details)

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Opportunities with Teach for America

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Posted By: Career Enrichment Network

Note: Recruiters from Teach for America will be participating in several events during Liberal Arts Career Week, January 16-20, 2017. View our schedule of events here and attend one or several events to network with recruiters and find out more about these opportunities below.

Applying Early Decision to Teach for America

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN:
  • Challenging yourself in an impact-driven career where you can grow as a leader?
  • Joining a powerful network of 53,000 alumni from all backgrounds and sectors?
  • Putting your talents to work to disrupt inequity and create opportunity?
GREATNESS AWAITS
  • By joining Teach For America, you’ll be part of a network of leaders whose ambition and passion match your own.
  • Start your senior year with a job offer in hand, connect with a vast network of social impact leaders, and access leadership development opportunities and paid internships available exclusively for early decision applicants.

First Early Decision Application Deadline: January 27, 2017

Other Paid Opportunities with Teach for America

Campus Campaign Coordinator
Campus Campaign Coordinators (CCCs) are campus-based interns, working as part of Teach For America’s recruitment team. As a CCC, you will build awareness of leadership and career opportunities available through Teach For America. You will enhance your professional skills in networking, marketing, and communication, while gaining an understanding of how a successful nonprofit organization operates.
Operations Associate
Operations Associates (OAs) work as summer interns at one of our national or regional training institutes. OAs are part of our Institute Operations Team, the staff responsible for the design and execution of institute logistics. As an OA, you’re on the ground at our training sites helping communities in need, while developing project management and operations skills.
Accelerate: Teach For America’s Leadership Fellowship
Accelerate Fellows are a small cohort of rising juniors and seniors of all majors interested in jumpstarting a career of social impact. As a fellow, you’ll engage in a seven-week summer rotational program traveling across the country and strengthening core leadership skills. Fellows may secure an early offer to the 2018 corps.
Ambassador
Ambassadors are campus-based interns who have been admitted to the 2018 TFA corps. As an Ambassador, you’ll help fuel the movement toward educational equity by building awareness across your campus, identifying peers who would make strong corps members, representing TFA at events, and more. You’ll enhance your professional skills in networking,
marketing strategy, project management, and communication, while gaining experience in a high-impact organization.
2018 Teach For America Corps Member
By joining Teach For America, you’ll be part of a network of leaders whose ambition and passion match your own. Start your senior year with a job offer in hand. If you will have your bachelor’s degree by June 2018, you can apply early for Teach For America’s 2018 corps.
To learn more about these opportunities, visit teachforamerica.org/opportunities
Internship opportunities with Teach for America are also available in Network Symplicity.

Tell Us About Your Internship!

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Did you participate in an internship this fall? Have an internship lined up for the spring or summer? Take a minute to tell us about it!

How to Report Your Internship
All you have to do is click on this link ( http://goo.gl/TqLx3S )
and complete the form. It should only take you approximately 2 minutes! The information you report here will be added to your Network Symplicity profile.

This internship information will be included in the annual report to the deans, so they can learn about the interesting and educational experiences Liberal Arts students are engaged in. We also will use the employer information to assist us in identifying possible opportunities for future students. Compensation details will be used for statistical purposes to help in determining the percentage of students working in paid vs. unpaid positions.

Liberal Arts Career Week Sneak Peek!

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Posted By: Career Enrichment Network

careerweekimagebigWondering what’s in store for Liberal Arts Career Week in January 2017? Here are some details!

Basic Info and Goals

Liberal Arts Career Week is a week-long event from January 16-20, 2017.  We try to offer a wide range of events to provide all Liberal Arts majors with a chance to develop professional skills and to network with employers from the public and private sectors, and alumni from all backgrounds!

Events

Events will range from employer panels to workshops to alumni networking events to info tables. Here is a quick sampling of some events to expect:

  • Get Connected: Networking & LinkedIn Tips
  • Marketing Your Liberal Arts Degree
  • Government & Non-Profit Industry Panel
  • What are Employers Looking for?
  • Employer Resume Reviews
  • Roundtable Discussion with Alumni
  • Daily Employer Info Tables & Networking Opportunities

Employers and Alumni

Employers and alumni from a wide range of fields will be participating in events during Liberal Arts Career Week.

Currently, recruiters from the following organizations will be participating in one or more events: Teach for America, City Year, Penn State Washington Program, Planned Parenthood, Pennsylvania State Police, Liberty Mutual, Vanguard, Target, Altria, WPSU, & EY.

Be sure to note which employer will be participating in each event on our website so you can maximize your opportunity to connect with a company in which you are interested!

Summary

By participating in Liberal Arts Career Week, we hope that students can learn skills needed to embark on their career journey and achieve success in their professional lives. We hope you will join us and take advantage of all the great events and networking opportunities this week in January 2017!

Save the Date for Liberal Arts Career Week: January 16-20, 2017

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Posted By: Career Enrichment Network

Liberal Arts Career Week is a week-long event from January 16-20, 2017 and is designed to provide students with opportunities to develop professional skills and provide networking opportunities that will support their future career paths. By participating in this week’s employer and alumni panels, workshops, and networking events, students can learn skills needed to embark on their career journey and achieve success in their professional lives.

This year we plan on having a variety of events, including:

  • government panel,
  • networking & LinkedIn session,
  • employer panels & resume reviews,
  • alumni networking events,
  • and daily employer info tables.

We will be releasing more details about the schedule of events and the employers/recruiters who will be involved in the next few weeks.

Join the Liberal Arts Career Enrichment Network and take advantage of all the great events and networking opportunities this week!

International Internships & Fellowships Session: November 29

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Posted By: Career Enrichment Network

This program will focus on the opportunities to engage in career development activities while studying abroad. As well as ideas on global experiences outside of the stereotypical study abroad experience.

The various study abroad programs which have an experiential learning component will be highlighted, as will other international opportunities including undergraduate fellowships and international internships.

Come learn about all of the opportunities available around the world for Penn State Liberal Arts Students!

Tuesday, November 29, 2016
5:00-6:00 PM
124 Sparks Building

Six Things to Do During Thanksgiving Break

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thanksgiving2Happy Thanksgiving! The semester is finishing up, and there are steps you can take to finish it strong! Here are Six Things to Do During Thanksgiving Break!

  1. Apply to the Liberal Arts Alumni Mentor Program to be matched with a mentor who can help you with skill development, career planning, and networking. Deadline: December 15, 2016
  2. Talk with your family about your plans to gain global experience in the new year – through study abroad, an international internship, or an international research experience. Summer study abroad application deadline: February 1, 2017.
  3. Submit your application for enrichment funds if you need support for a Spring 2017 internship, research, or global experience. Priority deadline: December 1, 2016.
  4. Get a handle on the strengths you can offer potential employers by taking the StrengthsFinder® on-line assessment.
  5. Mark your calendar for upcoming events like our International Internships & Fellowships Session on November 29 at 5:00 p.m. in 124 Sparks. Also, save the date for Liberal Arts Career Week January 16-20, 2017.
  6. Follow the Career Enrichment Network on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to keep up with the latest events, opportunities, and internship postings.
We look forward to seeing you upon your return to campus. Feel free to make an appointment to meet with a staff member to discuss internships, enrichment funding, mentoring, study abroad, and resume review!

Best wishes for a great break!

Career Enrichment Network Staff
Penn State University College of the Liberal Arts
101 Sparks Building
University Park, PA 16802
lanetwork@psu.edu
http://laus.la.psu.edu/network

     

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