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Career Center

New Hire for Career Center: Seth Igarta

Seth Igarta has joined the Career Center in the new role of associate director, career education and academic integration. Seth brings a background in career and academic education from his roles in career services, students affairs, and higher education. Seth has experience and knowledge with curriculum, learning outcomes, standards and guidelines, and assessment and evaluation in higher education. Most recently Seth served as the interim director of student affairs assessment & research and the senior planning and assessment lead in Career Services at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

For more information contact the Career Center at career@up.edu.

$1,500 Grant for Career Center’s Sophomore Jump Start Event

The Enterprise Holdings Foundation has donated $1,500 to the UP Career Center to fund the annual Sophomore Jump Start event. The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Enterprise Holdings, which, through its integrated network of independent regional subsidiaries and franchises, operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, and Alamo Rent-A-Car brands.

In spring 2019, the Career Center brought ten UP alumni back to campus for a “10 Careers in 30 Minutes” panel discussion and networking event, open to sophomore students from all majors. With this grant, the Career Center looks forward to another successful Sophomore Jump Start in Spring 2020.

Class of 2021 Jumpstart: Send Us Your Sophomores!

The Career Center is hosting Class of 2021: Sophomore Jumpstart on Thursday, March 28, from 5:45 to  7:45 p.m., in Bauccio Commons. During the event, sophomores will have an opportunity to hear “10 Careers in Thirty Minutes,” followed by an opportunity to talk in depth with UP alumni about their jobs and the skills and qualifications needed to successfully perform in their roles. All sophomores are invited. Please encourage sophomores to RSVP through Engage.

For more information contact the Career Center at career@up.edu.

Spring UP Job Fair, March 15: Spread the Word!

The UP Spring Job Fair will take place on Friday, March 15, from 11 a.m to 2 p.m., in the Chiles Center. Students will have an opportunity to talk to recruiters from over 125 organizations about summer jobs, internships, full-time opportunities, post-graduate service opportunities, as well as graduate/professional school. In addition, students will have an opportunity to have lunch with professionals to learn about a variety of career paths during Alumni Insights at the fair.

The Career Center is hosting several How to Work a Job Fair workshops on Tuesday, March 12, 1 to 1:30 p.m.; Tuesday, March 12, 4 to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday, March 13, 1:30 to 2 p.m.; Wednesday, March 13, 4 to 4:30 p.m.; and will offer extended drop-in hours for resume review on Wednesday, March 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Thursday, March 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information contact the Career Center at career@up.edu.

SWE STEM Career Fair, Feb. 22

The 2019 Society for Women in Engineering (SWE) STEM Career Fair will take place on Friday, February 22, from 1-4 p.m., in  Bauccio Commons. More than 50 employers will be on campus to talk to students about summer jobs, internships, and full-time positions. The focus is for students and alumni with majors in engineering, computer science, chemistry, math, and physics.

The Career Center is hosting “How to Work a Job Fair” workshops on Tuesday, February 19, 1 to 1:30 p.m.; Tuesday, February 19, 4 to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday, February 20, 1:3o to 2 p.m.,; and Wednesday, February 20, 4 to 4:30 p.m. In addition, extended drop-in hours for resume reviews are offered on Wednesday, February 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursday, February 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information and to see a list of participating companies, use this link.

Career Center Workshop Series, Internship Sessions

The Career Center will offer the following workshop in February, according to director Amy Cavanaugh:

  • Career CrossFit, a three-part series on the job search including resume writing, interviewing, and making professional connections. Fridays from 3-4 p.m., beginning February 1 and ending February 15. Student registration deadline is Wednesday, January 30.
  • Destination Declared, a four-part series hosted by the Career Center and Shepard Academic Resource Center to explore majors and careers. Thursdays from 4:15-5:15 p.m., starting February 7 and ending February 28, in the Career Center. Application deadline is Tuesday, February 5.

The Career Center will also offer the following internship information sessions:

Career Center events are posted in Handshake and Engage, as well as Calendar of Events.

New in Career Center: Hannah Katibah

Hannah Katibah has joined the Career Center as their new program assistant. Hannah graduated from Portland State University with a degree in English and since then has worked in customer service, fundraising, and academic support. Most recently Hannah completed AmeriCorps service with Portland YouthBuilders, an alternative high school and career readiness program. She will begin studies in the Postsecondary, Adult and Continuing Education graduate program this fall.

For more information contact Amy Cavanaugh, Career Center, at 7749 or cavanaug@up.edu.

Staff Updates for Career Center

There have been some recent staff changes in the Career Center, according to Amy Cavanaugh, director.

Julia Mayfield has joined the Career Center as the employer relations and alumni outreach manager. She has a background in development, event planning, fundraising, and stewardship. Most recently she was an event specialist at Providence Foundations of Oregon, and also worked as development manager at the ALS Association Oregon & SW Washington Chapter. Julia will contribute her skills in relationship building and community outreach to expand UP’s employer network with the goal of providing students and alumni with opportunities to connect for meaningful work.

Audrey Fancher is now the Career Center’s internship and engagement coordinator. Most recently she served as program assistant in the Career Center, and prior to working at UP, Audrey supervised experiential learning programs for university students in five countries at Actuality Media and taught English as a second language to elementary and middle school students in South Korea. Audrey will contribute her passion to help university students engage in the world that they live in as she coordinates internships university wide. With Audrey’s transition, the Career Center is currently recruiting a new program assistant.

For more information contact the Career Center at x7201 or career@up.edu.

 

Workplace Sexual Harassment: “What Now in a #metoo World?,” Feb. 7

The Career Center and the Shiley School of Engineering are sponsoring “What Now in a #metoo World? How to Recognize and Respond to Workplace Harassment” on Wednesday, February 7, from 7-8:30 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. Bill Jenkins, director of employee relations and staff diversity, and three professionals will talk about how to recognize workplace harassment, your legal rights, and how to respond. This program is open to the UP community; students, faculty, staff, and alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Also, the Career Center and the Shepard Academic Resource Center are hosting “Destination: Declared,” a four-week workshop series designed to help students in their decision to declare a major. The series is on Tuesdays from 4:15–5:15 p.m., beginning Tuesday, February 13. Students must apply by Friday, February 9.

For more information contact Amy Cavanaugh, Career Center, at cavanaug@up.edu.

Handshake Activation & Navigation Labs

The Career Center is hosting Handshake Activation & Navigation Labs for faculty and staff on the following dates:

  • Friday, January 19, at 4  p.m.
  • Friday, February 16, at 4 p.m.
  • Friday, March 16, at 4 p.m.
  • Friday, April 20, at 4 p.m.

Faculty and staff are encouraged to stop by the Career Center between 4 and 4:30 p.m. to get started in creating an account and learning more about how students can benefit from Handshake, an online tool which enables UP students and alumni to connect with employers, learn about career programs and events, and develop customized career plans.

For more information contact Amy Cavanaugh, Career Center, at 7749 or cavanaug@up.edu.