CEHD Career Corner

Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (MCAE)

The responsibility of the Multicultural Kickoff Ambassador is to help guide freshmen through the Multicultural Kickoff program while focusing on providing a quality transitional experience for the students. Multicultural Kickoff Ambassador will attend spring & summer training, work in pairs and lead groups of freshmen through Multicultural Kickoff 2009. If you are interested in learning more about being a Multicultural Kickoff Ambassador, there will be information sessions the following dates:

MKO/WW Information Session
Wednesday, 1/28
3:00pm-5:00pm
152 Klaeber Ct.

MKO/WW Information Session
Thursday, 1/29
11:00am-1:00pm
301 Coffman Memorial Union

Multicultural Kickoff Ambassador Information Session
Friday, 1/30
3:00pm-5:00pm
152 Klaeber Ct.

MCAE Ambassador Job Description online http://www.mcae.umn.edu/MCAEAmbassadorJobDescription3.htm

MCAE Ambassador Application online http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=ppE0GClpLNoT8PTQkr4rGdw

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Deadline to apply: Wednesday, February 4

Apply online…http://www.ofyp.umn.edu/

Compensation
The WWL position is a volunteer position. Meals are provided at training sessions scheduled during meal hours and during the Welcome Week program. Leaders living on campus in Fall 2009 will be able to move into their assigned residence hall August 28, 2009. Parking is compensated for leaders who do not live within walking distance of campus and need to commute to campus during the Welcome Week program. In addition, WWLs receive staff shirt uniforms and Welcome Week materials given to students. Other benefits… https://www.ofyp.umn.edu/employment/wwl/

Position Summary
Welcome Week is a six-day (September 2-7, 2009), on-campus experience prior to the start of the fall semester, required of all freshmen. This program is a continuation of the Freshman Orientation experience, and provides opportunities to enhance academic and personal success for freshmen. The responsibility of the Welcome Week Leader position is to help guide freshmen through the Welcome Week program while focusing on providing a quality transitional experience for the students. Welcome Week Leaders will attend spring & summer training, work in pairs and lead groups of freshmen through Welcome Week. The following is expected of Welcome Week Leaders… https://www.ofyp.umn.edu/employment/wwl/

Full Position Overview… https://www.ofyp.umn.edu/employment/wwl/

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There may be on-campus interviews that you qualify for! Check out the listings in GoldPASS:

1. Log into GoldPASS -- http://goldpass.umn.edu
2. Click the “On-Campus Interviews� tab, and then select “Sign Up For Interviews You Qualify For�
3. You must have an approved resume in GoldPASS to apply for on-campus interviewing opportunities

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Monday, February 9
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center
Free and open to all U of M students and recent alumni
Further information and registration: http://www.cclc.umn.edu/umjobfair/

RESUME REVIEWS IN A FLASH!
Prepare for the U of M Job & Internship Fair or Finalize CEHD Major Applications

15 Minute Walk-In Resume Reviews
Exploratory, Transition, and Career Services
127 Appleby Hall
Wednesdays: January 28th & February 4th
12:00pm-2:00pm

ETC Services career counselors will be available to look over your resume and provide feedback. First 10 students on Jan. 28th and first 10 students on Feb. 4th will receive a free 1 GB flash drive!

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January 28, 2009
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Atrium, Carlson School of Management
To register: http://www.wfwuevents.com/aspx/events/brochure.aspx?t=1&adm=y&EventID=206
Contact for more info: Nicole Crews (612-624-5149)

An opportunity for you learn about Wells Fargo's career opportunities, products & services, Wells
Fargo culture, and Team Member Resource Groups.l Lunch be provided. Meet team members from across the company representing different lines of businesses.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with:

• Senior Management- Jon Campbell, Chief Executive
Officer for Wells Fargo’s Minnesota Region, and a board member of the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management and U of M Foundation will welcome you and share information on the future of Wells Fargo. Don’t miss his welcome at 12:30 PM!

• Recruiters from finance/accounting, marketing, operations, sales, and technology businesses will talk with you about full-time and summer internship opportunities.

• Student Financial Service Representatives will talk with you about financial tools and resources available to students and provide education and awareness around financial literacy.

• Team members will provide first-hand perspectives of our culture, vision & values, community commitment, and social responsibility.

• Historians and marketing experts will provide you with insight into our rich history and brand. The Wells Fargo Stagecoach will be available for photo opportunities.

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The U of MN supports a program that provides students of color with tutors to help prepare them for the ACT/SAT test. The program is headed by Prof. Ernest Davenport in Educational Psychology.

The program seeks 10 volunteers to tutor high school students on the dates and subjects listed below:

Saturday, January 31st--Mathematics workshop
Saturday, February 7th--Science Reasoning workshop
Saturday. February 21st--Reading workshop
Saturday, February 28th--English workshop
Saturday, March 7th--Writing workshop

Time for all workshops: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Blegen Hall, West Bank (specific rooms to be assigned)

Volunteers do not have to tutor every Saturday. You can volunteer for the dates you are available and for the subject matters with which you are most comfortable. If you would like to serve as a tutor or need more information, please contact Edmund Graham at edmund23graham@yahoo.com.

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The Application deadline for National Student Exchange (NSE) during the 2009/2010 academic year is February 11th, 2009. Apply now!

The National Student Exchange (NSE) is a domestic parallel to study abroad giving students access to nearly 200 colleges and universities in 48 states, the District of Columbia, 3 U.S. territories, and 5 Canadian Provinces. Since its inception in 1968, NSE has placed more than 90,000 students on exchange, and roughly 90 University of Minnesota students participate in NSE each year. The Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC) serves as the administrative home for NSE here at the U of M.

Most students pay University of Minnesota tuition while they are on exchange, and most financial aid packages will still apply. Credits earned on exchange will transfer back to the U of M, and many students are able to fulfill Liberal Education and/or major/minor requirements while on NSE.

For more information on NSE and the application process, students may stop by the CCLC’s 345 Fraser Hall office, call 612-626-2044, or visit www.offcampusstudy.umn.edu/nse.

There are many reasons students take advantage of the NSE program… http://www.offcampusstudy.umn.edu/nse/participate.html

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February 25, 2009
Wiley Hall Atrium
12:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m.

All students thinking about law are welcome to attend this free event. Stop by to learn about law schools or law-related career options. You can talk with representatives from law schools, paralegal organizations, corrections and law enforcement organizations, and test prep services. Some representatives will also have information on volunteer or internship opportunities. Stop by anytime during the event. You do not need to register in advance to attend. More information is available at www.cclc.umn.edu/events.

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Wednesday, February 11th, 2009
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall
More info…http://www.cclc.umn.edu/CIF

You can make a difference in the Twin Cities community! This event provides students a chance to learn about local volunteer and internship opportunities. Talk to representatives from more than 90 organizations to find a position that matches your major and/or interests. Spring semester and summer opportunities will be promoted at this fair. This fair is coordinated by the Career and Community Learning Center and sponsored by the Minnesota Student Association and the /Lend a Hand, Hear the Band /event.

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You are invited to an information session to learn more about graduate programs in Public Policy, Science Technology and Environmental Policy and Urban and Regional planning on the following dates:

Thursday, January 29, 2009 from 5:30-7:30 PM http://www.eventbrite.com/event/155346646

Monday, February 16, 2009 from 5:30-7:30 PM http://www.eventbrite.com/event/155350658

Tuesday, March 10, 2009 from 5:30-7:30 PM http://www.eventbrite.com/event/155355673

Thursday, April 23, 2009 from 12:00-1:30 PM http://www.eventbrite.com/event/155357679

The information session will take place in Room 205 Humphrey Center (Freeman Commons). Beverages and pizza will be served. Faculty and current students will speak briefly about each of our degree programs and will also be available to answer questions. This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited, must RSVP: http://www.hhh.umn.edu/admissions/request_information.html

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Education Sciences Building, Room 325
Wednesday, February 11th – 6:00-7:00 pm

Application Deadline: March 2nd, 2009

Breakthrough Saint Paul is looking for a diverse group of talented undergraduate and older high school students to teach and lead at an innovative academic summer program for high-potential, under-resourced middle school students in Saint Paul. Breakthrough provides paid summer internships, complete with training and classroom teaching experience. Open to all majors!

This internship was ranked as one of the TOP TEN INTERNSHIPS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS by the Princeton Review.

Visit our website for more details… http://www.breakthroughsaintpaul.org/teachers_become.html

Direct questions to:
Jennifer Otremba
Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction Breakthrough Saint Paul Mounds Park Academy
2051 Larpenteur Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
651-748-5504

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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Appleby Hall (first floor and garden level hallways)
http://cehd.umn.edu/students/

Are you interested in exploring majors in education, business, recreation and fitness, and social sciences/human services? Then join us for the CEHD Majors Fair! You will have the opportunity to talk with advisers for all the CEHD majors and CEHD career counselors. There will also be representatives from CEHD student groups available to talk with you and representatives from the Learning Abroad Center. Come for refreshments and prizes. We look forward to seeing you at the fair!

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Wednesday, March 4, 2009
10:00am-2:00pm
Coffman, Great Hall
http://www.cclc.umn.edu/EIM

Wonder what you’re doing at the U of M, and what it has to offer? Stop by this big event for advice and info!

-Learn about all U of M majors
-Get individual help from advising staff
-Take a Career Interests quiz
-Explore campus resources and ways to get involved
-Learn about national and international study opportunities

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The American Bar Association Legal Opportunity Scholarship Committee has established a Scholarship Fund, intended to encourage racial and ethnic minority students to apply to law school and to provide financial assistance to the scholarship recipients. The Scholarship Fund will award $5,000 of financial assistance annually to each scholarship recipient attending an ABA-accredited law school. An award made to any entering first-year student may be renewable for two additional years, resulting in financial assistance totaling $15,000 during his or her time in school. Recipients will be selected based on their qualifications for the scholarship and not on the law school they plan to attend.

The applications must be received no later than March 2, 2009. Downloaded application...

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Wednesday, February 4, 2009
1:00 – 4:00pm
Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall
Event details…

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Thursday, March 5, 2009
1:00pm-4:00pm
North Star Ballroom, St. Paul Student Center
Contact Pam Dickman at dick0308@umn.edu for details

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“Global Identity: Connecting Your International Experience to Your Future� is an online course that allows students to intensively reflect on their time abroad and integrate the experience into their future plans. Students identify the skills they learn while abroad and develop a plan for how they will integrate these skills into a resume, interview or professional portfolio.

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The St. Paul Career Center is pleased to announce two new classes:

Discovering Majors and Careers (CFAN 3480, 1 credit)
This course is ideal for first or second year students who are undecided about their major and/or strongly questioning what they will do with their major after graduation. The course will allow students to engage in extensive self assessment, as well as career and major research so that they are more confident with their plans moving forward.

Strategic Career Planning for Design (DES 3160 – 1 credit)
This course is a version of our existing career planning course that teaches students the skills necessary to secure jobs and internships in the design industry. The course was offered for the first time this fall and received outstanding review from students. Two sections have been offered for Spring 2009 To meet the high demand for the course.

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DirecTrack to Teaching is designed to serve University of Minnesota undergraduates who wish to become a middle school/junior high, or high school teacher (Business, English, Family Consumer Sciences, Math, Science, Social Studies) or a teacher of k-12 inclusive subject area(s) (Art, Second Languages and Cultures, Special Ed) by providing a direct pathway to a teaching career. The program offers early admission to the College of Education and Human Development's initial licensure program, and allows undergraduate students to take teacher preparation classes normally offered only to graduate students. Students in this exciting learning community also gain invaluable exposure to the culture of teaching and schools through practicum and service learning experiences.

Now accepting applications for the fall 2009 program from qualified students. February 1, 2009 is the priority deadline for the next application cycle.

Applicants must:

- be a second-term freshman or second-term sophomore status when applying
- have a minimum GPA of 2.8 overall; 3.0 is preferred
- demonstrate an interest in education through activities and volunteer experiences related to children and youth
- have at least two full years remaining in their undergraduate program in order to participate in the DirecTrack to Teaching program.

For detailed application information, please visit our website...

Questions? Please feel free to contact:

Shuji Asai, Ph.D.
DirecTrack to Teaching Program Lead
College of Education and Human Development
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Phone: 612-624-0512
E-mail: asai0003@umn.edu
Web: http://cehd.umn.edu

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Wednesday, February 4, 2009
2:00pm-6:00pm
North Star Ballroom, St. Paul Student Center
More info...

Fields/Majors Represented: Bio-Products and Biosystems Engineering, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental Design, Environmental Education, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Sciences Policy and Management, Fisheries and Wildlife, Forestry, Horticulture, Recreation Resource Management, Soil Science, Water Resources.

To see a list of employers attending go to GoldPASS http://goldpass.umn.edu and click on the "Career Events" menu. Questions? Contact the St. Paul Campus Career Center at 612-624-2710.

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Thursday, February 5, 2009
4:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Coffman Student Union, Presidents Room

Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota.

Event is free and open to students who would like to hear more about transportation related careers, learn how to prepare for securing their first job, and connect with potential employers. The Career Expo will provide opportunities for students to network with eager engineering, transportation policy & planning, intelligent transportation systems and logistics professionals.

The format of the Career Expo includes a general session featuring panel discussions, round table discussions, and Q/A session. The panelists will discuss career experiences, strategies, and opportunities. The Expo concludes with an exhibitor reception (including food!). Students are encouraged to bring their resumes and drop them off at the registration desk. The Expo provides professional volunteers to critique student resumes and answer questions.

For additional info and to register…

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March 3 and 4, 2009
Paul RiverCentre
St. Paul, Minnesota
More info...

In addition to workshops and professional development, there will be a career fair, resource fair, and networking opportunities.

• Career Fair: The National Black MBA Association - Twin Cities Chapter and University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business are co-hosts of the career fair component of the Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity. Representatives from companies will be at booths to visit with candidates about potential employment opportunities with their organizations. Attendance is free and open to the public. http://www.stthomas.edu/mcf/fair/default.html

• Extensive Networking —1,200 participants expected from multiple industries throughout Minnesota and the U.S. representing organizations committed to advancing diversity and inclusion. Look for the closing networking reception to bring you all together.

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*March 2009: Meeting the Standards of Scientific Inquiry in Community-Engaged Research
*May2009: Community Members' Perspectives on Higher Education Community Engagement

For further information on U of MN Public Engagement opportunities…

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