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Your career services office, Exploratory, Transition, and Career Services has changed its name! We are now CEHD Career Services and will be temporarily located in 150 Williamson Hall for the summer.
• Students may schedule individual appointments by calling 612-625-3339.
• Questions about GoldPASS can be directed to Ava Yang at 612-626-7432.
Website: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/career/
GoldPASS: http://goldpass.umn.edu
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) allocated funds to the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) to address health professions workforce shortages across the nation. A portion will be used to award up to 4,000 new loan repayment awards. Applications are available now and will be evaluated on a rolling basis throughout the year. For further information on the NHSC Loan Repayment Program, visit: http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/members/loan_repayors/
Five sessions offered this summer, June 9 - August 4. One hour information session designed primarily for pre-med students. To register online: http://www.meded.umn.edu/admissions/
Volunteer for HAP’s Hmong Youth Prided summer program and have a great tie working with 3rd-8th graders. Program runs from June 22nd until July 25th, Monday-Thursday, from 9:00am -2:30pm. A minimum of only 2-4 hours a week is required.
Tutors…
• Assist with reading, writing and math lesson plans
• Help teach Hmong culture and traditions
• Serve as role-models
Tutors will gain…
• Educational work experience
• Classroom leadership skills
• Knowledge and insight into working with youths
• Opportunities and participate in fun activities and trips
Call:
Amanda Moua, Education and Cultural Enrichment Coordinator
Direct: 651-495-1500
Email: amandam@hmong.org
Hours per Week: 10-15
Compensation Details: Unpaid Internship
Employment Start Date: asap
Employment End Date: August 15, 2009
Supervisor: Nichole Hirsch Kuechle
Job Description:
This position may include research, writing interview questions, conducting initial round of interviews for potential independent contractor or employment personnel. You may field questions from staff, support organizational growth and positional strategy.
Qualifications:
Must be in junior status, be a personable self starter with creative organizational skills. You pay attention to detail and listen well to the needs of the organization. You are looking for ways to implement what you have learned in the classroom setting to the experience of a small but growing company.
Application Instructions:
Send resume and cover letter to Nichole Hirsch Kuechle, Founder/Publisher of My Healthy Beginning. Send via email to: nhirsch@myhealthybeginning.com with 'HR Intern' in subject heading.
Wednesday, May 27th
9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Check-in begins at 9 a.m.)
Cherrywood Room, St. Paul Student Center
This intensive workshop is for recent U of M grads, or those who will graduate soon. (It's open to graduates from December 2008 to August 2009).
Here's what you'll get out of this intensive workshop:
STRATEGIES AND TACTICS, INCLUDING:
--How to figure out where you want to work, and what your options are (businesses, nonprofits, and organizations of all sizes.)
--How to research organizations and job openings.
--How to get your foot in the door.
--How to write a resume that gets attention.
--How to impress anyone you interview with.
--How to network.
--How to find alternative job options, like AmeriCorps, Teach for America, and more.
INFO ABOUT CURRENT JOB MARKET TRENDS:
We'll review the realities of the tough job market. Some media reports are true and some aren't. We'll help you sort it all out and take action.
A SCRIPT:
We'll help you develop a short script (aka "elevator speech") you can use when you meet people who might help you find a job.
NETWORKING PRACTICE:
We'll teach you how to network with professionals, then we'll practice doing it.
AN ACTION PLAN:
Together we'll plan out the next steps of your job search.
LUNCH!
TIPS FOR HANDLING STRESS AND FINANCES:
Searching for a job can be draining mentally and financially. We'll discuss ways to stay positive, and manage your finances.
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FEE: $10 (includes lunch)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 25
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REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
To register and pay the $10 fee:
1. Click 'RSVP" and enter your credit card information through GoldPASS
2. Your registration is considered complete after you've entered all of your credit card information
3. You must enter all of your information when you click RSVP. (if you exit out of the event, your registration will not be saved.)
If you have questions about registration, please contact the Career and Community Learning Center at 612-624-7577.
Please note you'll be interacting with employers for a networking activity and panel discussion at this event.
QUESTIONS? This event is coordinated by the Career Services offices at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Feel free to contact your career office (http://www.career.umn.edu/offices.htm) with any questions.
Location: UNA-MN – 2104 Stevens Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Stipend: Unpaid Internship
Time Frame: June 1st – Aug 30th
Time Commitment: 1 month minimum – 10 hours per week minimum
Summary of Position: Assist the organization with projects as needed.
Areas included: Advocacy, Membership, Programs and general administration.
Duties:
• Assist Executive Director with UNA-MN programs and administrative duties
• Complete other projects as assigned
Qualifications:
• Computer experience
• Well developed organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Good written and verbal skills
• Basic understanding of the United Nations
Please forward resumé and cover letter to:
Heather Branigin, Executive Director UNA-MN
heatherb@unamn.org
612.879.7512
Location: UNA-MN – 2104 Stevens Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Stipend: Unpaid Internship
Time Frame: June 1st – Aug 30th
Time Commitment: 1 month minimum – 10 hours per week minimum
Summary of Position: Assist the organization with projects as needed.
Areas included: Advocacy, Membership, Programs and general administration.
Duties:
• Assist Executive Director with UNA-MN programs and administrative duties
• Complete other projects as assigned
Qualifications:
• Computer experience
• Well developed organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Good written and verbal skills
• Basic understanding of the United Nations
Please forward resumé and cover letter to:
Heather Branigin, Executive Director UNA-MN
heatherb@unamn.org
612.879.7512
Location: UNA-MN – 2104 Stevens Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Stipend: Unpaid Internship
Time Frame: June 1st – Aug 30th
Time Commitment: 1 month minimum – 10 hours per week minimum
Summary of Position:
The Global Classrooms Intern will assist the organization with development of a Global
Classrooms Model UN Curriculum and supplementary materials for classroom use including but not limited to power points, hand-outs and videos. The intern will also assist in special projects put forward by the organization.
Duties:
• Work closely with Global Classrooms Program Coordinator to carry out program
initiatives
• Assist with the creation of Global Classrooms Model UN Curriculum
• Complete other Global Classrooms projects as assigned
Qualifications:
• Must be in the Education Field (Junior, Seniors or Grad students only)
• Experience in writing curriculum
• Basic understanding of the United Nations
• Computer experience
• Well developed organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Good written and verbal skills
Please forward resumé and cover letter to:
Heather Branigin, Executive Director UNA-MN
heatherb@unamn.org
612.879.7512
The Kinesiology Department has an internship/job board: http://cehd.umn.edu/kin/advising/jobs.asp
Click here http://careers.state.gov/students/programs.html#SIP for more information and to start the online application process. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is July 1, 2009.
You must be a U.S. Citizen and a student (a full- or part-time continuing college or university junior, or graduate student - including graduating seniors intending to go on to graduate school) to be eligible. Please read the program description and vacancy announcement for more information.
Summer Staff Positions: Group Interview
Monday, May 18th
4:00-8:00pm
St Paul's Episcopal Church, 1917 Logan Ave S
Minneapolis, MN
More information, contact:
Mike Jackson, Director of Business and Operations
Office: 612-353-6927 or Mike@projectlegos.org
www.projectlegos.org
Program facilitators are those that go out to various locations throughout the Twin Cities and conduct our youth programs with young people of all ages; all with the common goal of getting young people to realize their social leadership capacity and take responsibility for making the changes they want to see in our community. The amount of hours/week depends on the facilitator's availability and how it lines up with the programs on our calendar. Many programs happen during the after-school hours of 2-5, but there are several programs outside of those times as well.
Program facilitators are paid $10/hour to conduct our youth programs with young people of all ages within a variety of agencies and organizations across the Twin Cities; all with the common goal of getting young people to realize their social leadership capacity and take responsibility for making the changes they want to see in our community.
The amount of hours/week depends on the facilitator's availability and how it lines up with the programs on our calendar. Many programs happen during the after-school hours of 2-5, but there are several programs outside of those times as well.
For each program that a facilitator "signs on" for during the season, there is weekly time spent in the office preparing for each day of the program that can range from 1-2 hours and there is also time spent actually out at the programs with the young people ranging from 1-5 hours depending on the program set-up. Facilitators are paid $10/hour for the hours spent out conducting the program but not for the hours spent in the office preparing.
Wednesday, May 13th
10:00am-2:00pm
400 Sibley Street, Suite 500
St. Paul, MN 55101
http://www.south-metro.org/careers/index.cfm?cid=16895
Requirements needed for entry-level positions: Bachelors degree in Psychology or Social Work, no experience needed, or have experience working in group homes with knowledge of mental illness. Please bring your resume; we will be conducting interviews for all available positions.
If you are interested in attending, or to preview the list of available positions, please visit our website at:
http://www.south-metro.org/careers/
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
10:00am-3:00pm
Earle Brown Heritage Center
6155 Earle Brown Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55430
Are you a veteran that wants to explore career options? Attend this great event to meet employers, get your resume critiqued and to get tips on job searching.
If you missed last month’s Careers in Consulting panel it was videotaped and is now available online!
Access the videos: Posted by: Career Development Network (CDN), University of Minnesota
1. Direct link to the playlist:
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=CC63487CC691C7C1
2. Link to St. Paul Career Center’s YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/StPaulCareerCenter
The Careers in Consulting playlist is right in the middle of the page
Three full-time literacy tutor positions available at Dayton’s Bluff Achievement Plus Elementary in St. Paul. As a tutor you will be working one-on-one with students from kindergarten to 3rd grade helping them learn and develop their reading abilities.
This is an Americorps position and will be a full year commitment. The benefits include:
• a bi-weekly living allowance of $435,
• health insurance
• student loan deferment
• educational award of $4,725 after the completion of the year of service
Members will receive training from well-respected literacy experts in Minnesota. For people interested in going into education, this job will provide an insight into the field and a great opportunity to network.
Dayton’s Bluff has been consistently recognized for its outstanding achievements in urban education. The highly motivated staff is committed to the success of our students. With a free and reduced lunch rate of about 93% it is unheard of for a school to consistently pass the state’s basic standards, which Dayton’s Bluff does.
You can apply online at minnesotareadingcorps.org just click on to become a member!
South Korea is the “Land of the Morning Calm.” The Association for International Practical Training (AIPT) is offering a great opportunity to teachers who are native speakers of English and who want learn more about the culture and people of this beautiful, ancient nation.
South Koreans want to learn English, and the Seoul government is eagerly welcoming teachers who can collaborate with Korean instructors to co-teach lessons, usually in homeroom or English classes.
These are paid teaching positions, in primary and secondary schools in the metropolitan area of the capital city of Seoul, that last for 12 months beginning in August 2009. Housing and airfare to Korea is included in the compensation package. You are not required to know the Korean language in order to be eligible.
AIPT and its Korean partner have been selected to identify and pre-screen applicants for these positions. Applications are being accepted immediately and will be reviewed in the order they are received until May 25, 2009.
To learn more or to apply on-line, visit www.aipt.org
You can also contact:
Ms. Valerie M. Gonlin, Project Manager
Email: vgonlin@aipt.org
Phone: 410-997-2200 x 518
Register by June 1 to present your research poster. The event will be held in the new TCF Bank Stadium on Wednesday, October 7. Current students and 2009 graduates are both welcome to present. More information, including the registration form, can be found here: http://www.academic.umn.edu/provost/osa/expo2009.html
General and Pre-MSW: http://cehd.umn.edu/ssw/Employment/general.asp
Post-M.S.W. Positions: http://cehd.umn.edu/ssw/Employment/post_msw.asp
Build Experience. Give Back to the Community
Basilica: http://www.mary.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=56&Itemid=66
Participate in the employment ministry in a variety of ways including individual coaching and facilitating classes. These services are offered to members of the community regardless of religious affiliation.
Crisis Connection: http://www.crisis.org/
Develop and/or hone basic counseling skills by volunteering as a phone crisis counselor.
Goodwill Easter Seals: http://www.goodwilleasterseals.org
Gain expertise or hone existing skills by conducting mock interviews or training on job search skills.
Lutheran Social Services: http://www.lssmn.org/
Sign up as a Refugee Employment Mentor and serve as a friend and employment guide for a refugee during the challenging first months of living in a new culture.
Resource Inc.: http://www.resource-mn.org/
Offer your career development expertise as a Resume Developer or Job Search Center volunteer.
Women Venture: www.womenventure.org
Explore a variety of opportunities ranging from conducting and interpreting assessments to training on career related topics.
World Relief of MN: www.worldreliefmn.org
Sign up as a Volunteer Job Mentor to help refugees look for employment, fill out applications, and conduct mock job interviews.
Check out volunteermatch.org for opportunities that meet your particular needs and geographic location.
UMConnect Online Workshop: Transitioning from Student to Professional
The interview will be planned in Minneapolis for July.
Riviere English School is a small private language school established in 1972 and now has about 100 students, from little children to adults. Osaka is the second largest city in Japan and one of the biggest industrial areas. Our school is in Kishiwada, a medium-sized city (pop. 200,000) located about 20 minutes by train south of Osaka City, 20 minutes from the new Kansai International Airport (KIX).
Basic qualification:
-Native English speaker with a college degree
-Preferably one with some teaching experience
Term of employment: July 1, 2009-June 20, 2010. One year contract may be extended by agreement.
Duties: Teach English (language and daily conversation) to a wide variety of students, from 6 year-old-children to adults.
Working hours: 28 hours of teaching in a week.
Off duty: Sundays and Mondays, plus 20 other days off a year.
Salary: 280,000 Yen per month (about US$37,300 per year) to be paid monthly in Japanese currency. A good raise will be expected for the 2nd year, according to teaching efficiency and contribution to school.
Accommodations:
-Inexpensive accommodations for the teacher near the school.
-A nice furnished apartment with a kitchen & bathroom is provided.
-The monthly rent is 40,000 Yen, and public utility charges.
Transportation: A one-way flight ticket form the U.S.A. to Osaka, Japan will be guaranteed by the school.
Students graduating this spring will be able to apply for the position. The interview will be held in Minneapolis at the end of April, 2009.
Please apply to:
Mark Kawasaki, Director
Riviere English School
4-10-5 Yoshii-cho Kishiwada
Osaka, 596-0002 JAPAN
Phone: 011-81-72-443-1100
Fax: 011-81-72-468-6800
Email: mkwsk@gold.ocn.ne.jp
To apply, please send the following, separately or together, whichever is more convenient. When all materials listed have been received, you will be informed of the details of the interviews to be held in Minneapolis in late April.
1. Your resume
2. A copy of your college transcripts
3. Two letters of recommendation, preferably from someone with whom you have worked at school
4. Two character references
5. A short (one page) essay stating why you would like to teach in an overseas environment
6. A short personal history
For more information on the school and the teaching assignment, please contact Mr. Mark Kawasaki at the above address in Japan.
PBG is the world's largest manufacturer, seller and distributor of Pepsi-Cola beverages — some of the world's most recognized consumer brands. PBG became a publicly-traded company in March 1999 through one of the largest initial public offerings in the history of the New York Stock Exchange.
A Logistics Internship w/ Pepsi Bottling Group
Our internship is designed to expose talented diverse college students to various facets of our dynamic company and to provide practical, real world logistics experience. An internship with Pepsi is more than a summer job – it’s an invaluable hands-on learning experience.
The 13-week internship’s goal is to create a relationship between prospective candidates and PBG, so successful interns can enter into our Campus Development Program upon graduation with a solid foundation for advancement. High expectations will be set and interns will be driven to perform. The pay is $14.00 per hour.
As you will come to learn, every day at PBG is filled with exciting challenges, hard work and lots of fun. During the internship, you will learn about:
• Our Company- by spending time with the General Manager, Sales, Operations and Human Resources management to learn what we do and about careers at PBG.
• Our Products- by learning our placement, pricing and promotional strategies.
• Our Logistical Processes- by participating in a WHSE slotting project to create space and efficiencies, by analyzing productivity reports to improve cases per hour metrics of loading teams, by partnering with production to improve forecasting
• Our Controllable Costs Processes – by learning our time and attendance system to help WHSE supervisors manage their department labor plans matching resources to sales and production volume, and by evaluating our inventory system to reduce financial loss due to break, out of date, and shrinkage.
Qualifications are:
• Current full-time student (Junior Status) of an accredited college or university with a 3.0 GPA average or better with an interest in Logistics and/or Manufacturing careers
• Computer literate in MS Office Suite products
• Must be able to work in the US full-time after graduation
• Must be able to work a flexible 2nd-3rd shift schedule
• Must live or be able to work 13 weeks in the Twin Cities metropolitan area
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check
• Spanish speaking proficiency strongly preferred
Apply via GoldPASS http://goldpass.umn.edu by May 8, 2009. Search on job #41499 in the Jobs Database.
The SMART Learning Commons is seeking to hire experienced undergraduate students to serve as a tutor (SMART Peer Consultant) for statistics, or educational psychology statistics, and writing during the Fall 2009 semester, with the expectation of continuing on in support for Spring 2010. Positions are available at the Walter Library, Wilson Library, or Magrath Library.
Qualifications: SMART Consultants must maintain a minimum 3.0 overall grade point average. Additionally, successful completion of the course(s) to be tutored - defined as having earned no lower than a “B” or demonstrated equivalent competency - is required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also essential for this position. Endorsement (a short e-mail or letter) by U of M faculty or instructor is required.
Desirable Additional Qualifications:
- Work-study eligibility
- Successful completion of coursework in the discipline beyond the level to be tutored
- Prior tutoring experience
Duties: Assist students through the peer consultation (tutoring) process by:
establishing a rapport conducive to positive personal and professional interactions
respecting differences in background, opinion, ability, motivation, and desires
supporting the student in establishing challenging, yet attainable goals within and beyond the consultation
maintaining confidentiality of records, student grades, and other protected information
- Attend and actively participate in scheduled training sessions and staff meetings
- Accurately record consultation proceedings and submit required documentation on established schedule
- Assist graduate assistant consultants in preparing for and conducting academic skills development and exam preparation workshops as assigned
- Represent the SMART Learning Commons effectively and positively
- Other duties as assigned
Hours: Flexible schedules, but most consultants work an average of 7 to 12 hours a week.
Salary: $10 per hour.
Applications may be made to requisition #160607 at http://employment.umn.edu. Questions may be directed to smartlc@umn.edu
The U.S. Marshals Service is currently limited to hiring individuals under the following programs: Federal Career Intern Program and Centralized Student Career Experience Program. For more
Information: http://www.usmarshals.gov/careers/deputy_positions.html
Listed below are a few reminders if your students are interested in applying in region 6.
1. They have to be willing to relocate to the region (anywhere within that region), http://www.usmarshals.gov/careers/region_6_flyer_w_map.pdf
2. They will pay for costs associated with any travel related to interviews, drug testing, info sessions, etc…
3. The flyer and or the information about the hiring drive will be posted on the USMS Webpage http://www.usmarshals.gov/careers/deputy_positions.html
A limited number of applicants will be accepted for information sessions in region 6. Only apply if they are seriously interested and meet ALL the qualifications listed at: http://www.usmarshals.gov/careers/qualifications.html