New political resource: Policorner
Policorner.org is a free political internship and jobs platform connecting Middlebury College students with 2,000+ political and legal internships and job opportunities.
Policorner.org allows Middlebury College students to create free user accounts, filter listings by political affiliation and other relevant metrics, favorite and save jobs, directly message employers, and receive invitations to apply to employer jobs.
To create your free Policorner account and to learn more, visit Policorner.org.
RSVP to the “How to Get Your Start in Politics” on September 13 @ 8PM ET
Join Policorner.org for a free zoom event with congressional campaign manger and former deputy campaign manager of a NYC mayoral race, James Perrone, and current Regional Organizing Director for the New York State Democratic Party, Carson Termotto, for an info session on getting your start in politics. This session will give tips on how to begin your involvement in politics, how to accelerate your career in politics, and what skills you can develop now to set yourself up for a successful political career.
Click here to register.
Seeking a summer internship or full-time employment following graduation? Apply for the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP)!
The WRP helps qualified students and recent graduates with disabilities obtain internships and permanent positions with the federal and private employers across the U.S.
To learn more, attend the virtual information session on Thursday, Sept 29 at 4:30 pm. Register here for the zoom link.
Free LSAT class
You are invited to a LSAT Workshop presented by TestMasters, the leader in high-end LSAT preparation.
When: September 13, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Eastern Time
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://www.testmasters.net/workshop/4890
The workshop will be conducted by Anthony Meni, a veteran TestMasters instructor who has taught over two thousand LSAT students in live class settings. Anthony has 15 years of LSAT teaching experience, an official LSAT score in the 99th percentile, and a J.D. from George Washington University. Attendees will be challenged with a series of difficult LSAT questions and Anthony will demonstrate the most effective methods for tackling them.
If you are interested in law school and want to crush the LSAT, don’t miss this great opportunity. RSVP now to save your spot! This event is neither endorsed by or sponsored by Middlebury. It is simply shared as an option to consider.
FBI Honors Internship Program deadline to apply is 9/19
The FBI Honors Internship Program is a full-time, 10-week paid summer internship starting June 5, 2023. This program is for undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral college students and offers exposure to the world’s premiere law enforcement and intelligence agency while also serving as a pipeline for entry-level positions after graduation. While exploring the FBI’s exciting career options, students will work side-by-side with FBI employees at one of our FBI offices nationwide. This internship offers students an unmatched opportunity to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States. At the end of their summer, Honors Interns who receive a positive evaluation may continue in the program throughout the school year as interns on a part-time basis.
The FBI Honors Internship Program is highly selective looking to hire 250 interns out of a possible 10,000+ applicants for the 2023 Honors Internship Program. FBI interns come from a variety of backgrounds, and those hired as interns will be placed in assignments based on their location preferences, educational background, skill sets, and unique life experiences. If selected, you should anticipate receiving a conditional job offer by October 21, 2022, and you will have (5) business days from receipt to accept or decline it.
More details and to apply, click here.
International Affairs small group grad school chats
Are you interested in a specific topic of study or want to learn more about fields within International Affairs? Hear from a few schools that offer topic-focused programs in a more intimate setting.
- Women, Peace, and Security – Sept 6 at 4:00PM ET
- China Relations – Sept 8 at 6:00PM ET
- Global Public Health – Sept 12 at 12:00PM ET
- Diplomacy and International Cooperation I – Sept 14 at 4:00PM ET
- Russia Relations – Sept 20 at 4:00PM ET
- National Security and Global Threats I – Sept 22 at 12:00PM ET
- Dual Degrees – Sept 27 at 4:00PM ET
- National Security and Global Threats II – Oct 3 at 6:00PM ET
- Mid-Career Programs – Oct 5 at 4:00PM ET
- Global Communications and Public Diplomacy – Oct 11 at 12:00PM ET
- Regional Studies: Africa – Oct 13 at 12:00PM ET
- Regional Studies: Asia – Oct 17 at 4:00PM ET
- Development and Conflict Resolution – Oct 19 at 6:00PM ET
- Diplomacy and International Cooperation II – Oct 25 at 12:00PM ET
- Regional Studies: Middle East – Oct 27 at 6:00PM ET
- Science, Technology, and Cyber – Nov 1 at 4:00PM ET
- Regional Studies: Latin America – Nov 3 at 12:00PM ET
- Online/Part-time Programs – Nov 9 at 4:00PM ET
- Energy, Sustainability, and Climate – Nov 15 at 6:00PM ET
- Human Rights and Law – Nov 17 at 12:00PM ET
Learn more and register for sessions at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/apsia-virtual-open-houses-tickets-355225919287
The Youngest Director at the Pentagon is a Latina – and Midd alumna
This is a great profile of Elsa Alvarado ’18 about her time at Midd and her journey since graduating. https://aldianews.com/en/education/education/latina-pentagon
She even hosted two interns this summer from Midd!
Free Expression Advocacy Institute with PEN America – apply now for the fall program
PEN America’s fall 2022 Free Expression Advocacy Institute is an intensive, online, eight-week, educational and training program where students can learn the theories, laws, histories, and methodologies behind free expression advocacy.
Our program includes presentations led by expert legal and policy practitioners from PEN America, interactive workshops designed to teach tangible skills, and TA-facilitated discussion sessions and activities to dive deeper into the issues with their peers.
Participants cap their experiences by simulating advocacy campaign projects over the course of the Institute to present in the final closing session of the program. Students who successfully complete the program and attend all sessions will be granted a certificate of professional achievement in free expression advocacy from PEN America.
Check out all the details, of this FREE program here: https://pen.org/free-expression-advocacy-institute-fall-2022-online/
Deadline is September 8.
Explore Government, Law, and Policy with CCI Associate Director of Professional and Career Development, Tim Mosehauer
Curious about a career in government, law, or policy? Then you are in the right place!
Meet Tim Mosehauer, Associate Director, Professional and Career Development at CCI.
Here are 5 quick ways to get started towards a career in government, law, and policy:
- Need help with your resume and/or cover letter? We recommend you come to Quick Question hours with our Peer Career Advisors.
- Want to schedule an advising appointment with Tim? You can schedule via Handshake.
- Sign up to receive Tim’s weekly newsletter. Learn about coming events, alumni guests, and top jobs in the weekly newsletter curated by Tim. Sign up for the newsletter online.
- Learn about top resources for this career path. Review some of the best information we think is available to help you learn about this career path.
- Connect with alumni working in this career path via Midd2Midd. Peruse Midd2Midd to find alumni working in your field of interest. Grow your network. Start conversations now that can grow through the year.
Have you RSVP’d for the Create Your First College Résumé event on Sept 7th?
Need a résumé to apply for an on-campus job? Or just want to jump start your year with a new résumé? Then come meet the CCI Advisors on Wednesday, September 7th in Crossroads Cafe (in the McCullough Student Center first floor).
Writing your first college résumé may seem daunting, but our advisors make the process easy!
Learn how to turn the experience you gained through academic, co-curricular, community engagement, work, and other experience into a strong Middlebury résumé.
Stop by anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to meet with a CCI Advisor or Peer Career Advisor.
Your new college résumé will help you to:
- apply for on-campus jobs and other opportunities;
- apply for future internships;
- and more!
NOTE If you have one, please bring a copy of your most recent résumé. If you don’t already have a draft, don’t worry! Simply bring a list of activities or a laptop computer so you can review your Common App activity list with an advisor. Brought to you by The Center for Careers and Internships.
Social Impact Consulting with Bridgespan Group
Are you passionate about solving society’s toughest problems? Are you attracted to the analytical rigor of strategy consulting? Are you looking for a team-based working environment where your colleagues would share your passion for equity and social impact? If you answered “yes” to all of these questions, we invite you to explore the Associate Consultant role with The Bridgespan Group.
The Bridgespan Group is the leading nonprofit consulting organization serving ambitious nonprofit leaders, philanthropists, and impact investors in North America, Asia and Africa. We work with social change organizations such as the Harlem Children’s Zone, UnidosUS, PolicyLink and Janaagraha; philanthropies such as the Ford Foundation; impact investors such as TPG’s Rise Fund, Black Ambition and the Impact Investors Council of India; and bold, collaborative initiatives such as TED’s Audacious Project, Blue Meridian Partners and Co-Impact.
Check out more details here in Handshake. This is a job posting for seniors graduating in Feb or May 2023. Unfortunately international students are not eligible. Deadline is Sept 10
Also note in the position description at the bottom there are some valuable information sessions coming up soon and the link to the applicant toolkit to help prepare for the ever important case interview.