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Career Center Hosting “Job Search 401 for Class of ’21,” Nov. 5

The Career Center is hosting “Job Search 401 for the Class of ’21,” a three-part series to help graduating students prepare now for life after graduation. Topics include: career exploration, job search strategies, wellness, resumes/cover letters, which employers are hiring, and transitioning to life after college. The program begins on Thursday, November 5 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. via Zoom. Faculty and staff who know students who would benefit from the program are invited to encourage them to register no later than Tuesday, November 3. A registration link can be found here: Job Search 401 for the Class of ’21

For more information contact Amy Cavanaugh, Career Center, at x7749 or cavanaug@up.edu.

ESTEEM Master’s Program Virtual Information Session: Nov. 5

UP alumni Declan Kerwin ’20 and Kevin White ’20, who are currently in the ESTEEM master’s program in Entrepreneurship, Technology, & Innovation for STEM Students, will host a virtual information session on Thursday, November 5, at 4:30 p.m., according to Amy Cavanaugh, Career Center.

Notre Dame’s ESTEEM program prepares students with STEM backgrounds to become leading innovators among the world’s most successful startups and corporations, as both entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs. Business courses, technical electives, a capstone project, and hands-on experience in real startup environments combine to create a uniquely rich experience. Attend the virtual info session to hear more about the program. If you are unable to participate or have any questions, contact dkerwin@nd.edu or kwhite22@nd.edu. You can also contact Cavanaugh at cavanaug@up.edu.

UP Internship & Job Expo, Oct. 26

The Career Center invites all business, humanities, and social sciences students to the UP Internship & Job Expo on Monday, October 26 from noon to 3 p.m. This event will take place virtually within the Handshake platform.

Faculty who work with students in the Pamplin School of Business, or humanities and social sciences within the College of Arts & Sciences, are asked to share this virtual recruiting event, created exclusively for University of Portland students and recent graduates. They will have the opportunity to engage with employers hiring for internships and/or full time jobs in group sessions and/or one-on-one video meetings, all within the Handshake platform. To ensure a positive experience, advanced registration within Handshake is required for this event. View the event preview link here.

The UP Internship & Job Expo is open to all students, though employers are specifically interested in connecting with the following majors: accounting, communication, economics, English, environmental ethics & policy, finance, French studies, German studies, history, marketing, music, operations & technology management, organizational communication, philosophy, political science, psychology, social work, sociology, Spanish, theater, and theology.

For questions or ADA accommodations, contact career@up.edu or x7201.

Careers in Social Services Industry Night, March 10: All Students Welcome!

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.

SWE STEM Career Fair: Feb. 21

The SWE STEM Career Fair is on Friday, February 21, from 1:30-4:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. This career fair focuses primarily on mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and biomedical engineering students, as well as those majoring in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pre-health professions, mathematics, physics, environmental science, and operations & technology management.

Students can connect with recruiters and UP alumni from over 50 companies. To help students prepare, the Career Center is hosting several How to Work a Job Fair workshops. For more information on workshop dates and times, visit the Calendar of Events.

Careers in Civil Service & Public Sector Industry Night, Feb. 11: All Students Welcome!

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.

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 in learning more about opportunities and career paths within various local government agencies and departments. Students can gain insight through a professional panel and roundtable Q&A, learn about internship and job opportunities, and hear what employers are looking for. Meet UP alumni professionals in the field and hiring managers from multiple local government agencies from across the Tri-county area. All are welcome regardless of major or class standing. Please use this link for details and more information.

For questions or ADA accommodations, contact career@up.edu or x7201.

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.