AT&T Summer Learning Academy – free online program. Apply by June 12.
The AT&T Summer Learning Academy is a free, unpaid self-paced online learning “externship” certificate program, designed to support college students looking for something to fill the void.
This program is open to all college students and consists of 80 hours of virtual, on-demand 24×7 content. Registration is open now for college students through June 12 and the program runs from June 22-July 20.
Click HERE to see all the details and apply.
We look forward to welcoming you to the AT&T Summer Learning Academy!
Apply to get matched with an alumni mentor in DC
Middlebury in DC Mentorship Program
New this year: the Middlebury DC mentorship program is now open to all Middlebury students, regardless of your summer internship status or place of residence. All interested students are encouraged to apply soon as space is limited.
Details
- If you hope to one day live and work in Washington DC, apply to be paired with a Washington based Middlebury alum in an industry of your choice. This is a unique opportunity to develop networking skills and experiential knowledge from a DC based professional.
- The flexible structure of the mentorship program allows you to take part in one-on-one meetings with your assigned mentor to learn further about your chosen industry and the realities of professional life in DC. Mentors will be able to provide advice and insight regarding their time at Middlebury, successes in their careers, and be useful points of contact for future opportunities.
- This DC specific networking opportunity is perfect for you if you have found your summer dramatically altered by the Covid-19 pandemic. Welcoming all Middlebury students, the program will be conducted remotely and allow you to explore your career interests even if you do not have an internship.
Learn about the Foreign Service Officer Test
| Facebook Live Learn About the Foreign Service Officer Test June 2, 2020 – 1:00pm ET |
| Planning to take the July 2020 Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT)? Join Ron Packowitz, Diplomat in Residence for the Midwest, and Tahra Vose from the Board of Examiners as we talk about the FSOT and take your questions at 1:00 p.m. ET on June 2. Join us on Facebook! |
Friendly reminder about good email etiquette when networking
As you reach out to alumni and other individuals to conduct informational interviews, please keep the following tips in mind in order to have the most successful interactions:
- Spell names correctly. It sounds obvious, but this can really get the conversation off on the wrong foot from the beginning. Pay close attention to this detail.
- Do not use two different fonts in an email. It makes it really clear you’re just copy-pasting from other outreach notes.
- Offer your availability in reasonable blocks of time, for example 1-2 hour windows on 2-3 different days and allow the person to choose. Presume they are busier than you, and make it really easy for them to pick a time. Providing a link to your online calendar and requesting they go in and book the meeting themselves may not be preferred.
- Know how to set up a calendar meeting in whatever program you use (outlook, gmail, etc). Don’t just rely on the email to act as the final confirmation, get it on the calendar.
- When sending the meeting invite, only use 20 or 30 minutes, not 1 hour. That is too long.
- It’s usually best to offer to call them and ask for their best number. Put this into the calendar invite, so at the designated time, no one is wondering who is going to call whom.
- Zoom is very popular, but also consider learning how to use Microsoft Teams.
Navigating USAJOBS to find government work – workshop Thursday
| For those interested in public service and wondering where to begin, the Partnership for Public Service is hosting a webinar on the federal application process. Thursday, May 28, from 1:00-2:00 pm EST This webinar will include tips on navigating USAJOBS.gov, searching for federal positions, submitting applications and more. Please register for the event at this link. The link to join the webinar will be sent to registrants prior to May 28. |
Job in Vermont with Americorps VISTA
The SerVermont AmeriCorps VISTA Program is a statewide national service program. Participants are placed at community-based organizations and state and municipal agencies whose mission and assignments cover focus areas including Economic Development, Housing, Food Security, the Digital Divide, and Opioid Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery.
Benefits include a living allowance, student loan assistance, relocation assistance, and an end-of-service stipend. To be eligible, you must have a bachelor’s degree or three years of related volunteer/job experience.
Join Anna Philibert (she/her), AmeriCorps VISTA Leader (and also a former Peace Corps volunteer), for this informative session followed by interactive Q&A. Learn about the diverse opportunities and get “insider information” about the application process.
Thursday, May 28th 2020
5:30 pm – 6:15 pm
Click HERE to RSVP in Handshake
International Graduate School Virtual Fair on May 26
Learn how to submit a successful application to some of the world’s most competitive institutions and bring your academic passion to the world stage
17 exceptional international universities 6 countries
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Time: 7:00pm ET / 4:00 pm PT
https://www.airr-na.org/events/virtual-grad-fair-2020/
Free for all attendees
Free student loan helpline to afford law school
AccessLex Institute is a nonprofit organization committed to helping talented, purpose-driven students find their path from aspiring lawyer to fulfilled professional. In partnership with our nearly 200 Member law schools, improving access and positively influencing legal education have been at the heart of our Company’s mission since 1983.
The AccessLex Center for Education and Financial Capability℠ offers on-campus and online financial education programming and resources to help students confidently manage their finances on their way to achieving personal and professional success.
You don’t need to go it alone. If you need help applying for financial aid, understanding scholarships, grants, loan terms and/or evaluating your student loan repayment options, contact AccessConnex by AccessLex.
Our team of Accredited Financial Counselors (AFC®) deliver clear, unbiased and accurate financial information to help you understand your options and feel more confident about the financial decisions ahead.
You can call, email or chat with a member of our team Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET. You can also schedule an appointment directly with a counselor at a time most convenient for you.
Check out the details here
Virtual Networking: Workshop hosted by the Women’s Foreign Policy Group
The Women’s Foreign Policy Group and Women in International Security would like to extend an invitation to attend our event Virtual Networking and Video Interviews: How Has the Job Hunt Changed? on May 20th.
This event is the first of our Summer Professional Development Series focused on building your career virtually.
Virtual Networking and Video Interviews: How Has the Job Hunt Changed?
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 | 1PM EDT
Register HERE. How can you job hunt and network from your living room? Join us for a virtual conversation with international affairs and human resources professionals on preparing for video interviews, informational interviews, and how to tailor your job search.
For this event, we are joined by:
- Clarissa Balatan, World Resources Institute Senior Human Resources Manager
- Alyssa Best, Career Coach, American University
- Nadia Crevecoeur, Deloitte Consulting Human Capital Analyst
- Moderator Kim Kahnhauser Freeman, Women’s Foreign Policy Group Executive Director.
The state of the Global Job Market in COVID-19
“COVID-19 has affected every industry in every corner of the globe. For some—like healthcare, e-commerce, education, and tech—it’s growth. For most, this time is clouded with unemployment, hiring freezes, and even business closures. It’s a good time to be in some industries and a challenging time for others.
We wanted to take our own deep dive into the state of hiring during COVID-19. So, we asked you to help us keep tabs on hiring freezes. Now, we have a completely user-generated list of companies that are hiring, freezing, rescinding offers, and even furloughing.
And we didn’t stop there. We teamed up with the folks at Clearbit to enrich the data further, surveying more than 7,000 companies to find out who’s doing what, where, and why. Here’s what we found.”
Click here to read the full article
