Industry Newsletter
a Cohen Career Center publication
What You'll Find
- Rent a study room and come visit our emotional support dog, Luna!
Campus Events
- Check out Swem's list of Finals Week Events!
Internship Opportunities
- Log on to Tribe Careers today and apply for internships in fields like counseling, international education, global development, and other great opportunities!
Job Opportunities
- Learn about a full-time opportunities in teaching, mental health support, and more
What to do over Winter Break
- Use your break to improve your interviewing skills, update your resume, and network!
What's Going on Around Campus?
Take a minute each day during final exams to recharge with these free activities at Swem! All events will take place in the first floor lobby area:
December 8-14: Yule Log Dove Decorating
Sunday, Dec. 9: Therapy Rabbits, 11AM-1PM
Monday, Dec. 10: Therapy Dogs, 11AM-1PM, 2:15PM -4PM
Tuesday, Dec. 11: Relax, Color & Snack, 10-2PM, Courtesy of the Mortar Board & Snack Break, 4PM, Courtesy of Pepsi and CRH Vending
Wednesday, Dec. 12: Therapy Dogs, 11AM-1PM & 2-4PM & Hot Cocoa, 7-9PM, Courtesy of W&M Libraries
Thursday, Dec. 13: Romaine Calm Study Break, 12-2PM, Courtesy of First Year Experience
Friday, Dec. 14: Therapy Dogs, 11AM-1PM & 2-4PM
Monday, Dec. 17: Therapy Dogs, 11AM-1PM & 2-4PM
Wednesday, Dec. 19: Therapy Dogs, 11AM-1PM & 2-4PM
Internship Opportunities!
Aspiring literary professionals face the ultimate catch-22: publications, editors, and education agencies call for years of relevant work experience, but refuse to hire those without a mile-long résumé. Vinculinc is passionate about giving fresh talent a chance to shine, and that philosophy extends to our editors.
Vinculinc’s Editing Team is assisted by a cohort of Editors’ Councilmembers which help determine which short stories are ultimately published on Vinculinc. Many of these councilmembers are exemplary university students with a passion for Language Arts. Vinculinc allows these honorary editors to read new Vinculinc submissions and give their honest reviews – all from the comfort of their dorm rooms.
If you're interested in publishing, education, creative writing, or a related field, this is a great opportunity to gain professional experience! Check out Tribe Careers for more information!
Education Intern and Archives Processing Intern with the Virginia Historical Society
Bobby Chandler Education Interns lead tours of the Virginia Museum of History and Culture long-term exhibition, The Story of Virginia, conduct project-based activities in the Weinstein Learning Center, and assist the Educational Services staff with programs for audiences of all ages.
The Processing Intern will work with VMHC archives staff to process and make accessible African American collections associated with the United Order of the True Reformers, 19th century Republican Party activist James Jones, educator and minister George Ambrose Newman (1855-1944), Portsmouth, Virginia mayor Dr. James Holley (1926-2012), and Richmond businessman St. James Gilpin (1851-1934).
Participants must be available in the Spring semester. Applicants must be over eighteen and must undergo a background check. The internship is looking for someone available during the spring semester who can work at least 2 days a week for 10-15 hours. The internships is eligible for academic credit and comes with a $1,000 stipend! If you have a passion for public history and museum work, this is a great experience! Check out Tribe Careers for more information!
National Garden Summer Fellowship
This 6-week intensive fellowship is located at the U.S Botanic Garden (USBG) in Washington, DC and is funded through the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden. This is an environmental education position that works closely with USBG Education Staff to facilitate the Hands on Plants Science (HOPS) summer program. During HOPS the National Garden Fellow learns how to prepare and run sixteen different hands on modules, as the National Garden becomes an outdoor classroom where urban students and teachers dissect flowers, learn how seeds travel, use microscopes, and analyze soil.
Who is eligible for the National Garden Fellowship?
Applicants must be at least a rising college senior, preferably with a background in environmental education, plant-science, and/or horticulture. A $3600 stipend is provided. This fellowship is a unique opportunity to work with one of our Nation’s longest operating Botanic Gardens - an urban oasis located right in the heart of Washington D.C.
The National Garden Fellow will focus on Educational Outreach by implementing interpretive materials and programs for the public.
The National Garden Fellow will:
· Assist with preparation of the Hands On Plant Science (HOPS) program
· Work in collaboration with the HOPS Coordinator to train the 2019 HOPS staff
· Support the running of 16 hands-on plant science lessons for D.C. youth
· Assist with other USBG special programs, events, and other duties as needed
For more information, check out the posting on Idealist!
W&M Freeman Intern Fellowships in Asia
The Charles Center, in partnership with the Asian and Middle East Studies Program and Asian and Pacific Islander-American Studies Program, will support 20 internships in summer, 2019.
Each student will receive up to $5,000 to aid in the cost of travel and living expenses. The duration of the internship must be a minimum of six full-time weeks.
Eligibility:
- The Freeman Intern Fellowship is limited to continuing undergraduates who are in good standing with the university.
- All academic fields of study are encouraged to apply.
- The Freeman Fellowship supports internships in all countries in East Asia, with the exception of South Asia (e.g., India and Pakistan). Internships in China (including Hong Kong and Taiwan), Japan, Singapore, Philippines, and Korea, are especially encouraged.
- Fellowships are limited to United States citizens.
- The fellowship cannot be used to fund study abroad and cannot be used to pay third-party study abroad or internship providers.
Visit this link to learn more about this opportunity and the application process.
The application is now open and will close February 1, 2019.
Job Opportunities!
Literacy For Life literacy Tutor
Tutors will serve full-time for an entire academic year in an assigned school and work with a caseload of about 15-18 students in need of targeted reading support. Tutors will implement specific early literacy interventions, conduct weekly progress monitoring, and work with a team of coaches to make data-informed decisions to ensure each child is on track to read proficiently. Tutors are a part of the school community and will work to build strong relationships with students, teachers, and other staff. In addition, tutors will participate in community-based volunteer opportunities. Position comes with a modest salary, student loan forbearance, and the Segal Education Award upon completion! If you have a passion for literacy, check out Tribe Careers for more information
Positions available in:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Richmond, Virginia
- Springfield, Massachusetts
- Hampton, Virginia
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Kansas City, Missouri
At a minimum, a tutor must:
- Serve 40-45 hours/week
- Commit to serving for the full school year (August-July)
- Become engaged with volunteer opportunities at your school site and in the community
- Act on feedback from coaches and program staff
- Utilize specific data-based and scripted curriculum
At a minimum, all applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalency
- Have served no more than 3 previous AmeriCorps terms
- Be a US citizen, national, or permanent resident
Become Career Ready over Winter Break
Even if you're not in Williamsburg over winter break, Cohen has tons of resources for you to become career ready during your time off! We have resources to help you explore careers, practice your interviewing skills, and update your resume.
Check out some of the links below!
Career Exploration
- Candid Careers- Featuring hundreds of videos, with people from all kinds of fields, Candid Careers is a great way to investigate various careers. Those who are unsure of their intended career path can learn what to expect from each, and how to prepare themselves for success.
- Focus 2: Each assessment in Focus 2 provides you with a description of your results, a sample of relevant career options, and academic majors aligning with each career option based on your skills, interests, values and more!
- Big Interview: Practice your interviewing skills by looking at sample questions from different industries, skills sets, and more! You can even record yourself to analyze and improve your body language during interviews!
- Be sure that you're keeping your resume up to date with all you accomplishments, experiences, and skills! Check out our sample resume here
Take time over the break to think about your career goals and make an action plan to achieve them! If you need help with getting started, don't forget that the Career Center is open until the 20th!
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