Industry Newsletter
October 4, 2018
Announcements
2019 Public Policy Leadership Conference - Harvard Kennedy School
We are pleased to announce that the 19th annual Harvard Kennedy School Public Policy and Leadership Conference (PPLC) will take place Thursday, February 21st - Sunday, February 24th, 2019.
The conference aims to increase the diversity of students pursuing graduate programs in public policy and international affairs by informing students about opportunities for graduate study and careers in both domestic and international public policy.
Submit your application by November 2. Please note only first and second year undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients are eligible to apply. Students must also have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above and must demonstrate a commitment to public service. Go to this link to learn more.
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Echoing Green Start-up Fellowships
Echoing Green will provide more than $4.6 million in unrestricted seed-stage funding and strategic foundational support this year to emerging leaders working to bring about positive social change.
Their signature Global Fellowship is open to any social entrepreneur, from anywhere in the world, with an innovative solution for any issue. Their Black Male Achievement Fellowship supports leaders dedicated to improving the life outcomes of black men and boys in the United States. Their Climate Fellowship, built in partnership with the ZOOM Foundation, was launched for leaders committed to mitigation and adaptation to climate change.
In addition to mentoring and organizational support, each Fellowship offers a stipend paid in four equal installments over two years ($80,000 for individuals; $90,000 for two-person partnerships), in addition to health insurance and professional development funds.
Go here to learn more about these opportunities.
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Green Fee Proposals
Get your sustainability initiative or research off the ground with a Green Fee award. Open to all undergrad and grad students, faculty, and staff for projects with environmental, social, and economic sustainability factors.
Proposals due by Oct 30. Click here for info.
The Weekly Wrap-up
October Events
- Summer Scholarships to Study Language - October 4
- Lecture by President Rowe - October 9
- W&M Community Partner Breakfast - October 10
- W&M Modern Language/Literature Study Abroad Info Session - October 10
- The Future of Work at W&M and Beyond - October 11
- Computer Science Night - October 18
- Networking Lunch with Alumni, Students, and Faculty - October 19
Internship Opportunities
- Public Policy & Advocacy Intern - Girls Scouts of America (D.C. Office), Spring '19
- Undergraduate Internship - Brennan Center for Justice, Summer '19
- Mentoring & Volunteer Programs Intern - Asian American LEAD, flexible start/end dates
- Government Relations Intern - World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Spring '19
- Undergraduate Internship - ACLU - National Prison Project, Spring '19
- General Intern (Paid) - Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting - Spring, Summer '19
Job Opportunities
- Education Specialist (Recent Grad) - Department of the Air Force
- Public Affairs Specialist (Recent Grad) - Department of the Air Force
- Human Services Coordinator I - City of Richmond
- Athletic Program Coordinator - City of Williamsburg
- Assistant (Part-time) - Williamsburg Farmers Market
Articles & Resources
- Fastest Growing Green Careers - National Geographic
- Selected Environmental Consulting Firms - Yale University
Thursday Thoughts
ASU Sustainability Scientist Bruno Sarda discusses the skills and experience necessary for advancing in the field of sustainability.
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