Industry Newsletter
October 25, 2018
Announcements
Housing Partnerships, Inc. Internships & Volunteerism
Housing Partnerships, Inc. (HPI) is a locally funded nonprofit organization that focuses on providing vital home repair services for families experiencing low income or disability situations in Williamsburg, York County, and James City County. Their projects can range from painting an outdoor disability ramp and yard work to floor and roof repair. We are in need for committed volunteers to assist the community in a various amount of projects that we have on our wait list. They work with individuals and groups of all skill levels, as well as accommodating individual schedules!
HPI also has 3 internship opportunities for students who are able to commit a little more time to the organization. They are seeking individuals for the Communications Internship, the Data Management Internship, and the Administrative Internship.
If interested in our volunteer opportunities or internship positions, please contact HPI by email at volunteers@housingpartnerships.org or by phone at (757) 221-0225 for more information.
Green Chimneys is Hiring
Great opportunities for gap years and career exploration as well as full-time employment are available. Their opportunities are ideal for individuals interested in a career in social work, psychology, education, speech pathology, veterinary science, animal care or program administration. The available opportunities are:
1) Summer teachers – bachelor’s degree required, open to any major, no special ed experience required. Great way to try out teaching or gain experience that will make one more competitive for other teaching jobs. No housing provided.
2) Internships -- open to students as well as individuals not currently enrolled in school, including career changers
- Art/Recreational Therapy internship 3+ months – must be 21 or older. Experience working with children is helpful but not required. Help facilitate recreational activities, assist recreation staff with after-school programs, evening groups, off ground trips, and special events, and maintain documentation of assessments, evaluations, and treatment of recreational services offered to residents and day students.
- Sam and Myra Ross Farm & Wildlife Internship 4-8 months– Intern works as an educator but the internship will be customized based on their interest area. Past interns have held degrees in many fields including psych, social work, horticulture, environmental science, biology, pre-vet, pre-OT. Room and board provided plus stipend.
3) Full time positions in various roles including Teaching, Special Education, Social Services, Residential Treatment, Clinical Services, Farm & Wildlife, Outdoor Education, Summer Camp, Child Care, Adult Services, and Community Youth Support.
Interested students or alumni are welcome to reach out to Joanne Conrad, a W&M alumna, at jconrad@greenchimneys.org.
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The JET Program - Apply by Nov. 17
The JET Program is a competitive employment opportunity that allows young professionals to live and work in cities, towns, and villages throughout Japan. JET Program participants are not only teachers and public servants–they are cultural ambassadors of the United States to Japan. The Program aims to enhance foreign language education and promote international exchange at the local level through the fostering of ties between Japanese youth and foreign youth alike.
Participants receive a salary and travel expenses to cover their transportation to and from Japan. The JET Program arranges the necessary work visas for selected candidates.
For complete information about this opportunity, including how to apply, please click here.
Boren Scholarship Application is Now Open
The Boren Scholarships national application deadline is February 7, 2019. Please see your campus representative for your earlier on-campus deadline. Please visit how to apply for more information on application process.
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Paid Research Opportunities with the Department of Energy
The Office of Science / US Department of Energy is pleased to announce paid research internship opportunities for undergraduate students majoring in areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) for the Summer of 2019. The application system for the 2019 Summer Term Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program is currently open, with all applications due by 05:00 PM Eastern Time on January 10, 2019.
Application is made online. Full program information and descriptions, including links to the online application system, are available at: http://science.energy.gov/wdts/suli/
The Nature Conservancy Internship
The GLOBE internship program offers a number of internships in Arlington, VA ranging from communication and policy to conservation and economics. Most internships are 10 weeks long with a salary of $12.50 an hour for undergraduates. For more information regarding this program please click here.
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Women in STEM Scholarship - November 1 Deadline
Buildium is proud to award one $2,500 scholarship each semester to a woman who can tell them which female STEM leader most inspires them to pursue their dreams.
Selection is based on submission of an essay (less than 1,000 words), explaining which female leader at a technology company inspires you, and why. She can be a CEO, a product developer, a creative director, an engineer, or anything in between. But, she must be a leader in STEM.
Applicants must be a female enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in the United States or Canada, studying Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and in good academic standing.
For more information about the application process, visit this link.
Externships in Public Service
- Law/Legal with firm in Reston, VA
- Legal Externship with firm in NC
- Public Policy/Government Extern with Partnership for Public Service
Apply on Tribe Careers by November 2!
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The Weekly Wrap-up
Upcoming Events
- W&M Tech Online Networking Hour - October 30
- Politics, National Security, and Global Health Lecture & Reception - October 30
- Meet-up: Applying to Law School - November 7
- Peace Corps Application Workshop - November 7
- 3rd Annual Diversity & Inclusion Symposium - November 9
Internship Opportunities
Nonprofit Management Intern - The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors, Summer '19
Health Policy Intern - National Partnership for Women & Families
Workplace Programs Advocacy Intern - National Partnership for Women & Families
Summer Intern - Port of Oakland
Summer Intern - Whitney Museum of Art
- Summer Intern (Multiple Positions) - WHYY
- Sally Yudelman Intern - Washington Office on Latin America, Spring/Summer '19
Job Opportunities
- Research Assistant - Brookings Institute
- Food Program Director - ALIVE!
- Sustainability Fellow - Global Environment & Technology Foundation
- Grants & Contracts Coordinator - Population Services International
- Research Analyst - Eastern Research Group
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A Word of Advice - Graduate School
Be Honest With Yourself
When a person is struggling to decide, you'll often hear these comments:
- "I don't know what to do after graduation."
- "I'll apply and use it as a backup in case I don't find a job."
- "I need a Master's degree anyway. I might as well go now."
If you hear yourself saying one or more of them, take a step back and re-evaluate. These are indicators that now may not be the time.
Factors to Consider
As you are making your decision, think of the following:
- The commitment: Depending on your choice of study, earning your graduate degree can take anywhere from 1 to 8 years.
- The cost: Many college graduates have debt to repay from earning their undergraduate degree. Attending graduate school could mean incurring more loans and debt.
- The location: If you decide not to earn your online degree, oftentimes it will involve you moving to another town, state, or another country. Before you submit your application, ask yourself if living in that area will suit your needs.
- The timing: While some people plan to attend graduate school directly after earning their undergraduate degree, some programs actually discourage it and consider professional experience a strength rather than a weakness.
For more information and resources pertaining to graduate school, visit this site.
Thursday Thoughts
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