ONE WEEK AWAY! For those with non-tech or tech backgrounds… Event will take place on April 1st at 12 noon
How do you know if a company is “The One?” The company that gets you excited about their impact, mission, or culture that makes you want to say, “I WANT TO WORK THERE!”
The answer is attending an Employer Info. Session.
Join a UB alum from Cisco where he’ll share all the latest information about the company and opportunities they have for you!
As the worldwide leader in networking, Cisco is transforming how people connect, communicate and collaborate.
Cisco has internship and job opportunities for those with and without a technical background!
P.S. – Show your skills by having questions ready to ask during the employer info session. Check out our list of questions and conversation starters to help you get started. Also, get your resume ready with your 24/7 instant resume review using VMock.
Need a job this summer that will enhance your resume? The Hillel Summer Internship Program is an 8-week paid internship and cohort experience open to incoming Jewish sophomores, juniors and seniors who are either enrolled in a Buffalo area university or who are from Buffalo and attend schools out of town. Students will be placed in internships across Buffalo that match their professional goals and that will provide them with relevant, hands-on experience and mentorship. On Fridays students will participate in professional development and immersive learning experiences, such as a networking power lunch with local Jewish professionals, volunteering with local non-profits, and exploring Buffalo’s start-up scene. Internships are available in a variety of fields in both the non-profit and business sectors. Applications are due Wednesday, March 31st. Visit https://www.hillelofbuffalo.org/summer-internship-program for more info and to apply.
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is currently hiring students for our upcoming 2021 Virtual Summer Bridge Program. The student staff application is live and available to download on our website. The Summer Bridge Program is an intensive five-week academic and growth development program designed to facilitate the transition of students from high school to college. The program’s goals are to give new incoming students a head start towards a successful college experience and the opportunity to begin building community with other students.
Summer Staff Position Expectations
• Must be in good standing with the College
• Exhibit a positive attitude and ability to motivate others
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse groups of people
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to assist others
• Serve as a role model for incoming students
• Answer questions about both social and academic aspects of college life
• Promote interaction among groups of new students during small group discussions, icebreakers and activities
• Uphold all program and university policies and procedures
• Complete staff training for final appointment
Position Salary
• Counselor Assistant (CA)
• $2,000 Stipend
For more information on the application process, please click here.
Thurs. March 11, 7 – 8 p.m. | Apply to be a Diversity Advocate in the Intercultural and Diversity Center. Diversity Advocates are student interns committed to promoting diversity, advocacy and social justice on campus and in the community. Learn more about the position by attending these info. sessions on Zoom.
The Marcia C. Brogan Agency LLC is in need of a social media marketing person to advance the business social media presence of this small women-owned insurance agency. I am expecting to have someone that has experience in the social media field to help develop a social media strategic plan. The applicant will gain knowledge of various platforms and which platform is best to increase revenues. The strategic plan will include the following:
create a timeline using the platforms such as Facebook, linked in, Instagram, and Twitter for a social media campaign
knowledge of the various platforms to help develop a constructive and meaningful presence in the social marketplace to increase interactions and obtain followers
research on the effectiveness of posts, including days and times for the most interaction
what entices people to “follow” or “like” a business page
research on business topics that are most effective to gain insurance clients
suggestions of topic and length of posts
how to reach a diverse population to educate and empower them
how to answer their need by linking other groups to our page
ways to engage with other business groups interact with our page
research on age and gender of an audience of who responds to posts and how
what is the average viewer
ways to reach a wider range of client base
reach those that need it the most by removing the intimidation of insurance jargon
research which type of post offers the most action items such as comments, likes, shares
design a specific campaign for childcare providers to interact which can lead to a business opportunity
create a contest and find a way that will engage them to participate
provide opportunities to educate to help them become a successful entrepreneur
link them to other sites that can help them in their mission
research and implement a platform for registration on Brogan website to track emails track social media to a revenue increase
ways to market effectively to those acquired emails
Compare the various platforms to compare statistics on which is better for information placement
Compare and contrast the various platforms and their advanced marketing levels
To work remotely about 3-5 hours a week, flexible hours, with school breaks included
The Summer Institute (SI) is a two-week creative writing and cultural exchange program for participants age 18-22 from Pakistan, India, and the U.S.
Due to the global coronavirus pandemic, the SI will be held virtually in 2021. Students from all disciplines – the arts, humanities, sciences, and everything in between – are welcome to apply! This program is free for accepted applicants and will focus on creative writing and the power of narrative.
Attendees take part in collaborative workshops focused on their creative work, in seminars to expand literary knowledge of diverse global literatures, in special seminars on the craft of writing, and in activities designed to forge new lines of understanding and shared purpose among its community of writers. The SI is an opportunity to see writing as a form of action – a personally-empowering skill that can be employed for social change.
The Summer Institute is supported by the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad.
As a member of its Board of Directors, I am excited to inform you that applications for MCW Global’s 2021 Young Leaders Access Program are now available.
The program is open to young people between 18 and 26 who want to further develop their leadership and project management skills in a global setting. A critical component of the program is mentorship – where participants are paired up with a mentor for an entire year to help plan and work on something they care about.
We are looking for passionate youth who want to invest in their personal and professional development, and would appreciate it if you can share the opportunity with your network and the young people you interact with.
To read more about the program, please click here.
Also, attached is a flyer you might use.
We hope to have youth from your professional and personal network apply to the program.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE) Robotics Internship Program is a 10-week summer internship program for students majoring in a field related to robotics. The program provides opportunities for high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students and postgraduates to intern at federal national laboratories throughout the United States. The EERE Robotics Internship Program is sponsored by the EERE Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO).
Hands-on experience in development of future robotics technical, engineering, and advanced manufacturing technologies
Development of professional networks with leading scientists and subject matter experts
Identification of career goals and opportunities
Benefits include stipend, housing and inbound/outbound travel.
Stipends: High school seniors and undergraduate students receive a $600 per week stipend; graduate students and postgraduates receive a $750 per week stipend
Housing Allowance: $150 per week for interns whose home location is more than 50 miles from the hosting facility
Inbound/Outbound Travel Reimbursement: Up to $1,000 to/from assigned location for interns whose home location is more than 50 miles from the hosting facility
Eligibility
Be a U.S. citizen
Be at least 18 years old by May 1, 2021.
Be a high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate of an accredited institution of higher education majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics discipline related to robotics and/or manufacturing.
How to Apply
Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at
2021 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM– UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2021
INTERNSHIP DETAILS
The Summer Internship Programs are designed to provide undergraduate college students opportunities to be mentored by professionals in their chosen research field, to become familiar with the use of state-of-the-art scientific equipment and technology, and to learn valuable interpersonal and presentation skills. The goal of these programs is to expose undergraduate college students to exciting advances in biomedical sciences that will help define their career paths.
For the 2021Summer Internship Programs, interns will have the opportunity to work in the areas of cell biology, epigenetics, metabolism and nutritional programming, neurodegenerative science and structural biology. For more information on Van Andel Institute (VAI) laboratories, please click here.
We expect to support 25 – 30 undergraduate student summer internships in VAI research laboratories. Interns will be paired with a scientific investigator and/or their designee for an intense 10-week research experience. Interns will gain an understanding of the latest research methods, instruments, and testing procedures. They will learn how to design experiments and see how their test results can contribute to a larger research project. At the end of each internship program, interns will give an oral presentation or poster presentation about their experience to VAI research staff.
Thank you to our sponsors and their generous gifts to support summer internship programs:
· Meijer Foundation
· Maas Family Foundation – Hope College
· Van Andel Institute Purple Community – Hope College
· Van Andel Institute Graduate School
PROGRAM TIMELINE
Summer interns are required to begin on one of two program start dates:
· Session I: May 10, 2021 – July 16, 2021
· Session II: June 7, 2021- August 13, 2021
COVID-19 may affect on-site internships. Updates on undergraduate summer internship programs will be provided by the Research Advisory Committee, VAI COVID-19 Task Force and the Undergraduate & Internship Program Committee at: https://vaigs.vai.org/undergrad-research/program-details/
INTERNSHIP ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Undergraduate college students must have completed at least one year of higher education (equivalent to 24 credit hours), be enrolled in a science/research related degree program and maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
Students who have graduated before the start date of the summer internship program (May 10, 2021) are ineligible. If you are currently enrolled as a high school student or in a Master’s degree program, you are ineligible to participate in the undergraduate research summer internship program.
Van Andel Institute is an Employment Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We strongly encourage undergraduate student applicants from minority serving institutions including historically black colleges & universities, tribal colleges & universities and Hispanic serving institutions, as well as McNair Scholars.
International students are eligible to apply if they meet the requirements for the program and are legally permitted to work and earn income in the United States. Van Andel Institute does not sponsor visas for interns.
READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THE ONLINE APPLICATION
An attachment (PDF file format) is required to support your online application:
A cover letter, resume, and official transcript (or unofficial transcript) will need to be combined as a single PDF fileand then uploaded as an attachment with your online application:
· A cover letter indicating why you would like to participate in this summer internship and your career goals;
· A resume, which includes your education, research experience, skills, volunteer experience, and publications (if any);
· Official (or unofficial) transcripts from your college or university. It is important to note you will be responsible for uploading your transcripts to your online application. Any transcripts received via email or from your institutions transcripts delivery service will not be accepted.
Additional application materials required:
· Two (2) current letters of recommendation (due by February 5, 2021) to support your application. Ask professors, research mentors and/or supervisors to submit letters of recommendation, on institute letterhead, in PDF electronic format to undergrad@vai.edu or mailed to the following address:
Undergraduate & Internship Program Committee (98001/VAIGS)
Undergraduate Summer Internship Program
Van Andel Institute Graduate School / Van Andel Institute
333 Bostwick Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2518
HOW TO APPLY
Before beginning the online employment application, combine your cover letter, resume and transcript as a single pdf file.
COMPLETING THE ONLINE APPLICATION
1. Click the ”APPLY” button to start VAI’s online employment application
2. Review and accept the application certification to continue with completing the online application
3. Complete the remainder of the online application including:
i. Contact information
ii. Using the “resume/CV document” feature, upload the single PDF file with your cover letter, resume and transcript after you enter your contact information
iii. Job preferences
iv. Work authorization status
v. Education
vi. Profile attachments – As long as you uploaded your cover letter, resume and transcript under the contact information section, you will not need to upload any additional documents under profile attachments section
vii. Resume/CV content – As long as you uploaded your cover letter, resume and transcript under the contact information section, you will not need to upload any additional documents under the resume/cv content section
viii. Pre-employment questions for undergraduate student applicants
a. There are 16 pre-employment questions in total.
b. All provided fields/sections must be completed accurately and thoroughly for consideration in the Undergraduate Research Student Summer Internship Program
Complete applications will be reviewed by the Undergraduate & Internship Program Committee and VAI Faculty after February 15, 2021. Applicants selected for interviews are generally contacted by mid-March and employment offers are usually extended by mid-April. If additional summer opportunities become available after this time, your application may be reconsidered.
Any inquiries regarding your student internship application should be made via e-mail to undergrad@vai.edu; inquiries will receive responses as information becomes available.
All offers for student intern positions will be contingent upon the satisfactory results of a Background Investigation and Drug Screen.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Assignments may involve the use of potentially hazardous chemicals, hazardous or radioactive materials, or may be in areas where such materials are used. Adherence to safety policies and procedures along with proper storage and disposal methods are required.
The National Science Foundation (NSF), National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) provides policy makers and the public high-quality information on the science and engineering enterprise.
This internship is for participants in a wide variety of fields including, but not limited to: Business Management, Communications and Graphic Design, Computer Sciences, Economics, Marketing, Mathematics and Statistics, and Survey Methodology.
What will I be doing?
As a Research Ambassador intern, you will have the opportunity to explore a federal career and gain a competitive edge as you apply your education, talent and skills in a variety of settings. You will learn and collaborate on projects that make use of expertise from a variety of fields, including survey methodology, survey statistics, economics and other social science disciplines to design, study, implement and conduct national surveys to measure the science and engineering enterprise. You will also be engaged in research projects, evaluation initiatives, surveys, data collection and specialized analyses.
What is the anticipated start date?
Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidates. Appointments are typically between May and September.
Where will I be located? Alexandria, VA (Washington D.C. area)
Appointments may result in a virtual placement due to COVID-19 impacts.
What are the benefits?
You will receive a competitive stipend for living and other expenses as determined by NSF. Stipends are typically based on academic standing, discipline, and experience. You may also be eligible to receive a health insurance allowance and reimbursement for travel expenses.
