Monday, July 11
How to Market Your Foreign Language Skills
4:30-5:30 pm, Axinn 229
French Language School alumna Carolyn “Cookie” Tager speaks from her own experience with the World Bank and FBI and facilitates an engaging conversation about building an international career: Learn what makes an international career “international” (and no, it’s not just working in a different country!), explore some professional fields where language is a critical component to your marketability, and examine how you can acquire experience while a student that will promote your strengths to different career audiences. Developing the knowledge, skills, and experience to launch a successful international career takes time and planning: there are things you can start doing today!
Monday, August 1
On Campus Interviews: Educators Ally
Adirondack House
Application Deadline: Monday, July 25
Interested in exploring teaching opportunities in independent schools? Apply online and schedule an interview with recruiter Lisa Lovering to learn about how Educator’s Ally can help you find the position you want. Educator’s Ally is a highly personalized search and placement agency for educators and independent schools. EA represents and recruits for boarding and day schools across the U.S. with a particular focus on the northeastern United States. They are interested in connecting with educators looking to teach Spanish, French, and/or Chinese, as well as those interested in leadership opportunities.
Monday, August 1
Helping the World Communicate: Translation, Interpretation
and Localization Career Training at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS)
4:30-5:30 pm, Axinn 229
Ever wondered how the United Nations and other international organizations carry out business in six languages or more? Or how tech companies like Apple and Google do business the world over? Are you interested in using your languages in exciting international careers? Come hear about some of the career training offered in the translation, interpretation and localization fields at MIIS. Find out where your languages can take you!
Presented by Professor Barry Slaughter Olsen, Associate Professor of Translation and Interpretation at the Middlebury Institute.
This is Part One of a Two Part Middlebury Institute Presentation
Tuesday, August 2 – Date Change!
On-Campus Interviews: Carney Sandoe and Associates
Location: Adirondack House
Application Deadline: Friday July 29
Carney, Sandoe & Associates is an educational recruitment firm that places teachers and administrators in private, independent and like-kind (charter, magnet, pilot and merit) schools across the nation. We have placed over 32,000 teachers and administrators in independent schools since 1977. CS&A works to fill thousands of teaching and administrative openings at hundreds of K-12, college preparatory schools each year.
Tuesday, August 2
Information Table: Middlebury Institute of International Studies Admissions
12:00-2:00 pm, McCoullough Grille Foyer
The Middlebury Institute of International Studies is a graduate school of Middlebury College. Located in Monterey, CA, we are creating the next generation of global change makers. Our degrees emphasize deep collaborative learning: they immerse you in culture and language, and give you the opportunity to acquire and apply practical, professional skills in a wide range of fields. Come meet us to learn more!
Tuesday, August 2
Presentation: Putting your Purpose to Work: Careers that combine your passion for language with meaningful international work
4:30-5:30 pm, Axinn 229
The world needs people who can reach across cultural and linguistic barriers to solve our greatest challenges, from poverty to climate change. The Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS) integrates language into our core curricula to ensure our graduates can pursue global careers in fields as diverse as education management, environmental policy, public administration, business, development, nonproliferation, counterterrorism, trade and more. Come learn about how you can launch your international career at MIIS and take advantage of our $10,000 guaranteed scholarship for degree holders from any Middlebury school.
Presented By Maren Gauldin, Assistant Director of Global Recruiting at the Middlebury Institute.
This is Part Two of a Two Part Middlebury Institute Presentation
Wednesday, August 3
Information Session: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
All Language Schools Students (in English)
2:15-3:15 pm, Dana Auditorium
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is an independent agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior US policymakers. Join us for this information session with an agency representative who will discuss career options within the CIA. The ability to foster the acquisition and maintenance of foreign language skills is an imperative at the CIA because of the global nature our intelligence gathering efforts. Individuals with superior language skills can contribute to our mission of protecting America through research, examining foreign media and teaching critical language skills to others within the agency. It is an opportunity to leverage your unique skills through a meaningful career for the good of the nation.
To serve in the CIA you must hold a Bachelor’s degree and be a US citizen.
Wednesday, August 3
Russian Information Session: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
For Russian School Students + Russian Speakers (in Russian)
3:30-4:30 pm, Axinn 109
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is an independent agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior US policymakers.
This session will be held mostly in Russian and is designed for Russian School students and Russian speakers. The CIA recommends you also attend the general CIA session in English. The general session will cover topics such as the work the organization does, the application process, and security clearance. The session in Russian will cover work specifically related to this mission critical language.
To serve in the CIA you must hold a Bachelor’s degree and be a US citizen.
Wednesday, August 3
Chinese Information Session: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
For Chinese School Students + Chinese Speakers (in Chinese)
3:30- 4:30 pm, Axinn 103
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is an independent agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior US policymakers.
This session will be held mostly in Chinese and is designed for Chinese School students and Chinese speakers. The CIA recommends you also attend the general CIA session in English. The general session will cover topics such as the work the organization does, the application process, and security clearance. The session in Chinese will cover work specifically related to this mission critical language.
To serve in the CIA you must hold a Bachelor’s degree and be a US citizen.
Wednesday, August 3
Information Session: National Security Agency (NSA)
Presentation 4:30-5:30 pm, Q&A 5:30-6:00 pm, Axinn 229
Join NSA employees who work in the NSA’s language world as they explain what it means to be a language analyst. Find out about the training involved, where your language career might take you, and what to expect of the hiring process. The NSA seeks to hire individuals highly proficient in foreign languages that are of critical importance to the security of the United States and its allies. Learn more from the NSA Language Recruiter and from the Director of the Agency’s Summer Language Program, a 12-week, paid internship for students at the graduate and undergraduate level. The internship is a great way to get a feel for whether the NSA might be the right career choice for you.
The National Security Agency (NSA) is a key member of the United States intelligence community and leads the government in cryptologic intelligence, with a focus on foreign communications. The NSA has opportunities available for recent grads looking for entry-level positions, as well as for experienced professionals looking for a change. We welcome candidates of all skill levels whether you have prior government experience or are coming from the private sector. A diverse array of professionals is represented in the NSA workforce including: mathematicians, civil engineers, electrical engineers, intelligence analysts, language analysts, physicists, computer scientists, researchers, security officers, data flow experts, budget analysts, contract specialists, finance managers, and many more.
Refreshments will be served.
Thursday, August 4
Information Table: Peace Corps
12:00-2:00 pm, McCoullough Grille Foyer
Peace Corps Drop-by hours for anyone interested in speaking with a Peace Corps recruiter and having questions answered about the application process. Feel free to bring a resume and see how your skills may fit into our program needs. You must be at least 18 years of age and a US Citizen to serve in Peace Corps.
Thursday, August 4
Information Session: Foreign Language Opportunities in the U.S. Navy
3:00-4:00 pm, Axinn 219
Speak with Jim McMullin from the U.S. Navy Foreign Language Office about opportunities in the U.S. Navy for people with foreign language experience. Jim is a student at the Chinese School this summer and can give you an inside look of what is like to work for the U.S. Navy as a linguist.
Thursday, August 4
Information Session: Peace Corps
4:30-5:30 pm, Axinn 219
Have you been curious how Peace Corps really makes a difference? Would you like a more specific explanation of how development work is carried out in Peace Corps? You should join this session! Peace Corps Recruiter Zoe Armstrong is coming to campus to provide a concise description of Peace Corps efforts – including videos! This is an opportunity for prospective volunteers to reflect on what the Peace Corps approach to development can mean for their service. Through 2 years as a Peace Corps Volunteer you will learn a lot about sustainable development as a practicing development professional. You can help empower leadership in the community in which you serve and adapt appropriate technologies together to create tangible results. There are different international organizational approaches to development; come hear about Peace Corps’ unique methodology to meet sustainable development goals. You must be at least 18 years of age and a US Citizen to serve in Peace Corps.