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Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice The Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center will hold an online information session on  Thursday, December 6 at 6 pm eastern   to discuss careers in community organizing with   UMD   students and alumni interested in uniting congregations and  working for social, economic and racial justice. RSVP at  www.thedartcenter.org/UMD DART hires and trains organizers to build organizations that have successfully addressed issues including: * Plugging the school-to-prison pipeline * Reining in predatory lending practices * Expanding access to primary health and dental care * Prioritizing funding for affordable housing and job training * Fighting for immigrants' rights * Police accountability Positions start  January 14, 2019  in Columbus, OH, Charlottesville, VA, Lexington, KY, St. Petersburg and Jacksonville, FL. Positions start  August 12, 2019  in Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY,...

Interested in learning more about advocacy? Join Student Alumni Leadership Council (SALC) for their Advocacy Alumni Panel on Wednesday, November 14th at 6pm in the Chaney Library at the Riggs Alumni Center. Three notable alumni speakers, including Jazz Lewis '11 (GVPT), will engage in a moderated discussion about their experience at Maryland and their post-graduate careers in advocacy related positions. This event is designed to connect current students with alumni working as advocates for various causes in the government and politics arena.  Click here  to register to attend. Priority is given to earliest registrations! If you have any further questions, please contact Lauren Norris at  lnorris1@umd.edu .

The  Millennial Action Project (MAP)  is hiring for a new  Congressional Caucus Director  and a contract full- or part-time fellow/intern to help them prepare for the 116th Congress. This would entail doing some candidate tracking, outreach to member offices/meeting facilitation, and program development for on-boarding freshmen members into the Future Caucus. MAP said that they would love to interview a UMD student or recent grad who might be a good candidate for either type of position. The Congressional Caucus Director is a full time position, best advertised to GVPT graduates. The other position is a part-time (or potentially full time) contract position, or paid internship, that would be a good opportunity for current students. Both positions would be based in DC.

Thinking about Graduate School and Pursuing a Ph.D.? The McNair Scholars Program Can Help You Get There! The Academic Achievement Programs' Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program is a competitive program designed to prepare high academic achievers from traditionally underrepresented groups to matriculate into graduate programs & earn doctoral or terminal degrees. Benefits of Being a McNair Scholar: -- Paid Summer Research Experience with Room & Board -- GRE & Graduate School Application Fee Waivers -- Faculty Mentorship & Academic Advising Information Sessions: Marie Mount Hall Rm:  2106 October 29 th              4:00 pm - 5:00 pm October 31 st            12:00 pm - 1:00 pm November 6 th          12:00 pm - 1:00 pm         November 9 th             4:00 pm ...

Experience Entrepreneurship with the Hinman CEOs Program Applications for the Fall 2019 class are due November 18, 2018 via hinmanceos.umd.edu/apply The Hinman CEOs Student Startup Incubator enables undergraduates to develop innovative startup ideas into real companies through an immersive one-year academic and residential* experience. 100+ Startups Launched   - $300M+ Investment Raised   - $2B+ Total Valuations The dynamic Hinman CEOs environment is conducive to helping you every day by surrounding you with people who will mentor, inspire, and challenge you to achieve your entrepreneurial goals. You complete one course per semester during your time in the program, typically ENES 460 Fundamentals of Technology Startup Ventures in fall 2019 and ENES462 Marketing High-Technology Products and Innovations in spring 2020. You benefit from Hinman CEOs co-working spaces and coaching from Hinman CEOs faculty, staff, and alumni, and compete for exclusive Hinman CEOs seed...

go.umd.edu/ifad Intern for a Day  connects undergraduate UMD students with alumni, parents, employers and community partners for one day job shadowing experiences.   The list of participating fall 2018 hosts is now available here!   In order to receive an application to participate in Intern for a Day, students must attend an informative, 30-minute orientation session that will cover the application process, how students will be matched with a host, best practices when shadowing the host on-site and how to show appreciation to the host after the experience. Fall 2018 Intern for a Day Orientation Dates (Total of 9 Sessions Available):   All orientations take place in the University Career Center & The President's Promise 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing Please RSVP for the session that works best with your schedule. Monday, October 15, 12-12:30pm Monday, October 15, 4-4:30pm Tuesday, October 16, 12-12:30pm Tuesday, October 16, 4-4:30pm Wednesday, October 17, 12-1...

Have a LinkedIn but not sure what information to include? Unsure how to use LinkedIn to find potential internships or jobs? This workshop is for you!  This 90 minute workshop is designed to strengthen your professional skills with new opportunities to find the right connections and make sure the right people are finding you.  Come learn how to optimize your LinkedIn network to set yourself up for job success and opportunities on  October 9th at 6pm at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center  !   Register here.

On  Thursday, September 27, 2018 , meet representatives from six U.S. intelligence agencies during the 2018 Intelligence Community Virtual Career Fair.  From the comfort of your computer or mobile device, you can: Visit agency booths to explore available job opportunities Chat with recruiters and subject matter experts Learn about internships and other student opportunities Who will be there? Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) National Security Agency (NSA) Naval Intelligence Activity Office of the Director of National Intelligence/National Counterterrorism Center U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED  Register today at  http://icvirtualfair.com/ .

The Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice and the University Career Center is hosting the annual  Justice & Government Networking Nigh t   on Tuesday, September 25th from 6-8 p.m. The event will be held in the Stamp Student Union Colony Ballroom. Business casual attire recommended. Light refreshments will be available and students may arrive any time between 6 and 8 p.m. Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors are especially encouraged to attend! RSVP today ! Students will have the opportunity to network with employers/UMD alumni to ask questions about their organization/field and gather information on possible positions.  Over 20 professionals  (organizations listed below) will be available to chat individually with you! Government – Federal and State DC Government Office of Police Complaints Federal Bureau of Investigation Homeland Security Investigations- ICE US Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration US Drug Enforcement Administrat...

*   GVPT does not grant credit for campaign internships* INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH ARUNA MILLER FOR CONGRESS Aruna Miller for Congress is looking for interns for the 2018 election cycle. The campaign is seeking highly motivated students and inspired adults to mobilize Delegate Aruna Miller's grassroots volunteers for the primary election on  June 26th  and beyond. The internship is based in Germantown, Maryland. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: participating in canvassing and phone banking, working with the campaign organizers to track grassroots operations, and assisting with organizing operations. Interns will learn integral campaign skills such as the use of voter and donor databases, and develop strong organizational skills. Internships are running through the  June 26th  Maryland Primary with the opportunity to join the campaign for the general election. Hours: 10 to 20 hours per week. Dates and times are flexible. To apply, please send a...