In partnership with the Department of Social Work and the Moreau Center for Service & Justice, the UP Career Center invites all students to the upcoming Careers in Social Services Industry Night on Tuesday, March 10, from 4:15 to 6:15 p.m., in Franz Hall room 120.
Faculty and staff who work with students are asked to let them know they are welcome to this multidisciplinary event, especially those who are interested inopportunities and career paths within various local social service nonprofits and government agencies. Students can gain insight through a professional panel and informal roundtable Q&A, learn about volunteer, internship, and job opportunities, and hear what employers are looking for. Meet UP alumni professionals in the field and hiring managers from over ten local nonprofits. All are welcome regardless of major or class standing.
For questions or ADA accommodations, contact career@up.edu or x7201.
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The UP Career Center invites all students to the upcoming Careers in Civil Service & Public Sector Industry Night on Tuesday, February 11, from 4:15 to 6:15 p.m., in Franz Hall room 120.
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.
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.
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 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 will offer the following workshop in February, according to director Amy Cavanaugh:
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.