NEW (National Education for Women's Leadership) Institute, applications open now

Alene Moris National Education for Women's Leadership Reminder: Application deadline is April 3 Are you an undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in becoming a leader in your community? Are you committed to bringing better representation for women in all fields? Apply for the 2015 Alene Moris National Education for Women's Leaders Institute. The Alene Moris National Education for Women's (NEW) Leadership Institute is part of a national program started by Rutgers University in 1991. This program is designed to encourage women to seek out leadership positions and engage more with the civic community. Women are over 50 percent of the American population and yet they are underrepresented in leadership positions in virtually every field. The Alene Moris NEW Leadership Institute is working to change that. The Institute lasts for 6 days, from June 22nd-June 27th, 2015. During that time, participants will meet some of Washington's leading women who can offer insight into their experiences and provide important training and networking skills. Some topics that are covered during the Institute: How to run for political office Public speaking Negotiation Working in the non-profit field Managing diversity in the workplace Networking All undergraduates and graduates attending any 2 or 4-year Washington State college or Washington residents attending an out-of-state school are eligible to apply. The cost of the program is $150 and a limited number of partial scholarships are available. You do not have to be a Political Science major; anyone with an interest in improving their leadership skills and joining a network of influential women is encouraged to apply. Deadline for applications is April 3, 2015 Applications can be found here. For further information about the Institute, please contact Sarah Argodale at newlead@uw.edu or at 206-685-1090.

Career Workshop: "Ten Secrets to passing the Foreign Service Test and becoming a US Diplomat"

Event Details
Date: Tuesday, January 27th
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Venue: Thomson Hall, Room 101 (Auditorium)

If you are interested in becoming a diplomat, join us next Tuesday for an insider?s look at what it takes to pass the foreign service test and become a Foreign Service Officer. Jackson School doctoral fellow Greg Shtraks will lead a workshop designed to break down common test day pitfalls, offer exam tips, and explain what assessors look for during the foreign service exams.

All are welcome, no RSVP required.

Greg Shtraks studied International Affairs and History at the George Washington University where he received his BA in 2005 and MA in 2009. After completing his Master's, Greg worked at the Department of State and then taught Political Science at Montclair State University in New Jersey.

Careers in the Tech Industry for Non-Tech Students

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

Mentoring event for students interested in international careers

Speed Mentoring for International Careers (with International Professionals)
Wednesday, April 16th, 4:00-6:00 PM
Location: Husky Student Union Building (the HUB), Room 250

This is an event to support students who have studied abroad and/or are seeking international careers and who seek perspective about possible career options and how to present themselves to potential employers.   In an informal but structured setting, students meet with professional “mentors” who have an active career with an international component.  Students enjoy unique access to a range of executives from multinational companies, private firms, and nonprofits.  Food and drinks included. Space is limited to 40 students!  Sponsored by Foundations for Global Scholars.

Who are the mentors?
A total of 10-12 mentors from various sectors.

This is a free event hosted by the Foundation for Global Scholars.   It is an active representation of the Foundation for Global Scholars’ commitment to international education and the needs and interests of the students we support.   Questions:  Contact Nancy at nkepner@fgscholars.org or 303-709-3145.

Navigating Career Options

Navigating Career Options, General Studies 350D (SLN: 14357)
http://www.washington.edu/students/timeschd/SPR2014/genst.html

Curious how to link college to careers? Do you need to choose a major? Not sure what academic and career options are out there? Interested in finding ‘what is right for you’? Looking for support in figuring things out? 

Course Topics: * Strengths & Self Exploration * Career & Academic Options/Exploration * Experiential Learning; Internships * Job and Internship Searching * Social Media * Professional Networking * Resumes, Cover Letters & Interviewing * Career Fairs * Informational Interviewing. 

This career and academic exploration course is offered primarily for 1st and 2nd year students and/or for new transfer students. This class is targeted to students who have earned roughly 0-105 credits. General Studies 350D, Navigating Career Options, is a 3 credit course (graded CR/NC) and includes a lecture and quiz sections. Students register for the lecture and one quiz section. We are team-teaching this class. Guest speakers from throughout our campus and city will interact with students in both the lecture and sections. There is no text book for this course. Course materials will be provided.  For questions about this class, please email or call Patrick Chidsey (206.616.5803, chidsey@uw.edu).

For students exceeding 105 credits, yet interested in career support and information, they are encouraged to access Career Center offerings, including our awesome Career Success Certificate program (which offers students a structured yet flexible plan for optimizing career and job-search success), in-house and online workshops, big, medium and small career and employer events, career counseling appointments and much more. 

http://careers.washington.edu/

http://careers.washington.edu/Students/Career-Success-Certificate