What:     Diversity Career Fair

When:   Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Where:  University of Washington – Husky Union Building (HUB) Ballroom

Time:     5:30PM-8:30PM

All Majors (Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts & the Sciences)

All Class Levels (Freshman,Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Grad, PhD)

Dress: Business Casual

List of participating employers:  http://students.washington.edu/uwnsbe/corporate/students.html

The Career Center is in need of volunteers for the upcoming Internship Fair on 2/12/15 from 2-6pm in the HUB Ballrooms. Shifts will be available from 8:00am-7:30pm, with a minimum time commitment of 2 hours.

Why volunteer?

•  If you need to fulfill volunteer hour requirements, look no further! Complete your hours with flexible shifts at this high-energy event.
•  Interested in Event Planning? As a volunteer, you’ll work closely with the UW Career Center’s Events Team to put on our biggest event of the year. Learn the ins and outs… then put it on your resume!
•  Some volunteer shifts will work directly with employers, where you will have direct access to network and connect with them.  Keep in mind- they are all hiring and/or have internship opportunities!

Interested? Shoot me (Dean Kirkpatrick) an email at CCFair@uw.edu  with the following information:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Your hours of availability on the day of the fair 2/12/15 (Thursday)

Please send this to me as soon as you can. By 2/5/15 (Thursday), we’ll be in touch to confirm your schedule and shift assignments. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Best wishes,

Dean Kirkpatrick

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Career Fair Volunteer Coordinator
(206) 543-9103

134 Mary Gates Hall * Box 352810 * Seattle, WA 98195
CCFair@UW.edu

http://careers.washington.edu

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Teaching Opportunities In Tokyo

University graduates needed to teach in Tokyo, Japan by International
Education Services at leading corporations, national government ministries,
and schools (from university to elementary age students). IES was
established in 1969 and has been continuously in operation since then. Eight
month and annual contracts include paid vacations, medical insurance, with a
salary from $30,000 to $40,000. Very small classes. English is used to teach
in the classroom. Instructors are assisted by our Japanese coordinators.
Texts and supplemental learning materials are provided for all classes.
Transportation to and from classes is paid by IES. Assistance with housing
is provided. You do not need an automobile for travel in Japan. IES is
located in the center of Shibuya, one of the most colorful, modern centers
of Tokyo with numerous dining places and entertainment districts. Shibuya is
one of the primary locations where a great many of the 2020 Olympics events
will be held. Shibuya is also a very short train ride to Ginza and Shinjuku,
two more exciting districts in Tokyo. Immediate instructor openings are
available throughout 2015. Living in Japan is a unique cultural experience
and Tokyo is inexpensive. Please initially email your cover letter and CV to
jmalian@iesnet.co.jp. Additional employment information will be emailed to
you on receipt of a completed IES questionnaire used during our Skype
interview with you.

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Damian Thomas
Academic Director
International Education Services
Rose Hikawa Building
22-14, Higashi 2-Chome
Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo 150-0011
Tel : 03-3498-7101
Fax : 03-3498-7113
http://www.iesnet.co.jp
http://www.iesnet.co.jp/english

Government Career Fair

Wednesday, October 29^th, 2-5pm

Mary Gates Commons

Open to all students and alumni from all 3 campuses.

The USAID’s Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship is designed to promote excellence and diversity in the USAID Foreign Service.  Attached is a brief paragraph describing the program below, as well as their flyer and brochure.  Applications with all materials and recommendations must be submitted by 11:59PM on Tuesday , January 20, 2015 to be considered for this year’s award.

2015 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship

The application deadline is January 20, 2015. 

The Payne Program is designed to attract outstanding young people to careers in international development as USAID Foreign Service Officers.  The Payne Fellowship Program provides:

• Benefits valued at up to $90,000 over two years toward a two-year master’s degree,
• Arranges internships in Washington D.C. and at USAID missions overseas, and
• Provides professional development and support activities.

Fellows who successfully complete the program become USAID Foreign Service Officers.  Fellows may use the fellowship to attend a two-year master’s program in a U.S. institution to study an area of relevance to the USAID Foreign Service, including international development, international relations, public policy, business administration, foreign languages, economics, agriculture, environmental sciences, health, or urban planning at a graduate or professional school approved by the Payne Program.  At the end of the two-year fellowship, Fellows enter the USAID Foreign Service.

Applicants must be:

• College seniors or graduates looking to start graduate school in the fall of the year they apply,
• Have GPAs of at least 3.2 and
• Must be U.S. citizens.

The program welcomes applications from those with any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the USAID Foreign Service and those with financial need.  Information and application materials for the program are available at www.paynefellows.org.  The application deadline is January 20, 2015.  The Program is funded by USAID and managed by Howard University.

2015 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship

Number of Fellowships Offered:  5

Eligibility Requirements:  U.S. citizenship; GPA of 3.2/4.0; seeking to start two-year relevant grad program in fall 2015

Online Application Opens:  October 14, 2014 www.paynefellows.org

Application Deadline:  January 20, 2015 – Finalists selected by the end of February – Fellows selected by mid-March

Contact:

Tessa Henry, Program Officer

USAID Donald M. Payne Int’l Development Program

paynefellows@howard.edu; 202-806-4367, (877) 633-0002

Office: (202) 806-5952

tessa.henry@howard.edu

www.paynefellows.org

Start your application: www.teachforamerica.org/apply

Teach For America is developing a movement of leaders who will help drive change at every level of our education system toward the goal of closing the opportunity gap in America.  These leaders start their paths as corps members who teach for two years in urban and rural high-need communities and help students make the academic progress that expands their opportunities.  Deeply affected by their teaching experience, our alumni continue to advocate for students and build lasting change in many different roles and fields.

What is Teach For America: Video

The Basics and Benefits of Teach For America:

•        All academic majors and backgrounds
  · Salary ranging from $25,500-$51,000 a year with health insurance and retirement benefits
  ·         Graduate school and employer partnerships for alum to continue their leadership and impact
  ·         Regional placement is not random; applicants preference location in our 50 regions
  ·         All grade levels (preK-12) and subjects including ELL and SpEd
  ·         Possible AmeriCorps Education Award of $11,100 and loan deferment/forbearance
  ·         Option to earn your certification and/or Masters in Education/teaching
  ·         DACA recipients are eligible to apply. Learn more here.

For additional information, explore our website and youtube channel or contact UW’s Manager of Recruitment, Sean Rice (Sean.Rice@teachforamerica.org) 

Thursday, October 16, 4:30 – 6:30 PM, HUB 214

Have you been thinking that you would like to carve out a career in the tech world, but don’t have computer or engineering skills? Many high-tech firms have jobs and careers that are not tech related. This employer panel will help you become aware of what those jobs/careers might be and how best to apply for them. There will be time for the audience to ask questions to the panelists and the opportunity to mix and mingle after the presentation. Employers from Amazon, Simply Measured, Tableau, and Mu-Sigma will be present.

No RSVP needed. Questions? Email crecruit@uw.edu

Come join us for a new event series at the Career Center, to hear straight from top employers how to be successful in your job or internship search, as well as strategies for developing your personal and professional life both during and after college!  Coming up first?  AT&T sharing insights on how to make the most of a new role and set yourself up for success.
Employer-Led Workshop: Maximizing Your First 30 Days on the Job (presented by AT&T)

Wednesday, October 8^th

12:30-1:20pm at the Career Center (134 Mary Gates Hall)

Come join the Global College Recruiting Executive Director of AT&T to learn how to prepare for, and what to expect, during the first 30 days at a new job! Building relationships, Active Listening skills, Magnifying success, driving performance, assessing revenue, leading change, staying industry relevant.

No pre-registration or RSVP is required for these workshops, and space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Questions? Email careerevents@uw.edu .

COMING UP LATER THIS QUARTER…..

Employer-Led Workshop: Interview Tips (presented by Google)

Wednesday, October 22^nd

12:30-1:20pm at the Career Center (134 Mary Gates Hall)

Employer-Led Workshop: Transitioning to Life After College (presented by Northwestern Mutual)

Wednesday, November 5^th

12:30-1:20pm at the Career Center (134 Mary Gates Hall)

Employer-Led Workshop: Internships: What They Are and How to Find One (presented by Liberty Mutual)

Wednesday, November 19^th

12:30-1:20pm at the Career Center (134 Mary Gates Hall)

Fourth Application Deadline: Friday, January 24

Learn how to apply and review the application timeline here.

Start your application here!

 On-Campus Events this Quarter

What’s the advantage of applying to at the 1/24 deadline as opposed to the 2/20 deadline?

• Higher chances of being admitted to your top choice region
• More access to transitional funding
• More time to prepare for your future students (if you wait until the last deadline, you won’t confirm your offer to TFA until April 1 – that’s just about two months before you would have to leave for your induction!)

Teach For America is developing a movement of leaders who will help drive change at every level of our education system toward the goal of closing the opportunity gap in America.  These leaders start their paths as corps members who teach for two years in urban and rural high-need communities and help students make the academic progress that expands their opportunities.  Deeply affected by their teaching experience, our alumni continue to advocate for students and build lasting change in many different roles and fields.

 The Basics and Benefits:

• All academic majors and backgrounds accepted.
• Regional placement is not random; applicants preference location in our 48 regions.
• All grade levels (preK-12) and subjects including ELL and SpEd.
• Salary ranging from $25,500-$51,000 a year with health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Possible Americorps Education Award of $11,100 and loan deferment/forbearance.
• Option to earn your certification and/or Masters in Education/teaching.
• Graduate school and employer partnerships for alum to continue their leadership and impact.
• DACA recipients are eligible to apply to TFA. Learn more here.

For additional information, explore our website and youtube channel or contact Katherine Kleitsch at katherine.kleitsch@teachforamerica.org.

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Check out this BuzzFeed for who from UW should apply for TFA!

Kiva Fellows Program

Kiva Fellows travel to and live in the host country of one of our partner microfinance institutions (MFI) for a minimum of 12 weeks.  By journaling on the behalf of our MFI partner, Kiva Fellows are able to convey the impact on the entrepreneur of a Kiva loan. For more information and the application, visit Kiva Fellows Program.

Kiva Review and Translation Program

Kiva Editors and Translators volunteer from their own homes for at least two hours per week editing, translating, and thoroughly reviewing loan profiles from around the world for publication on the Kiva website.

Kiva Editing

If you have a background in editing, technical writing, or journalism, you may be able to support Kiva’s mission by reviewing and lightly editing loan profiles. Visit Kiva Editing Program for registration and additional information.

Kiva Translation

If you are a native or native-level English speaker and have high-level proficiency in a foreign language, you may be able to support Kiva’s mission by translating loan profiles. Visit Kiva Translation Program for registration and additional information.

Kiva Loan Review Team Leaders