This Week’s News from Career Education 09/16/19

By September 17th 2019

Teach for America

Teach for America will have a representative on campus to introduce TFA to Allegheny College students and to recruit applicants. Tabling will be on September 24 from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM in the Campus Center. If you’d like to discuss options sooner, look for the TFA rep in the CC on September 23 with her TFA gear on!

Northeast Virtual Graduate School Fair

Connecting with career service professionals is an important part of helping students find opportunities in graduate education. This event enables students interested in going to graduate school in the Northeast to chat with over 40 colleges and universities in a convenient virtual fair. This year, the virtual fair is scheduled for Wednesday, October 2nd from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. The event is online and is free to all students. It is a great opportunity to talk with school representatives from schools throughout New England and New York. This year, there will be a chat program covering common topics/questions students have about applying to graduate school, which may include topics such as how to write a strong essay, or who to ask for recommendations.
Use the following link to find this event:
 https://www.careereco.com/events/negrad

U.S. Census Bureau Tabling

The U.S. Census Bureau will be on campus to recruit for a variety of 2020 census positions on Wednesday, September 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Campus Center lobby.

Capital University: Ways to Reduce Debt in Law School with alumna Jason Owen

When: Monday, September 30 | 4PM

Where: Pelletier Collaboratory | Room 310

What: Jason Owen, Allegheny alumnus and Interim Director of JD Admission at Capital Law School, will be on campus to discuss ways to diminish law school spending to reduce student debt. He will also cover financing options at Capital University.

Resume Doctor

When: Tuesday, October 1 | 11:30AM-1:30PM

Where: Campus Center Lobby

What: Bring a copy of your resume to get a check up!

Study Away & Internship Semester Experience

What: At the Philadelphia Center you can explore your post-graduate interests with a faculty guided internship experience with over 800 companies and organizations. The Philadelphia Center is an Allegheny sponsored study away program, so you will have little additional cost from your usual semester costs at Allegheny. You will also add the Philadelphia Center alumni network to your Allegheny network and have a great experience in the City of Brotherly Love.  This is a great program for students who want to explore a particular interest and gain experience, as well as for international students. Contact Lucinda Morgan, Director, International Education, lmorgan@allegheny.edu, (814) 332-4891.  

WestPACS Jobs and Internships Fair

When: Wednesday, October 9th | 10AM-2PM

Where: Campus Center Lobby

What: Nearly 200 employers will be in attendance to connect with students, providing them on the site opportunities to build employer relations, submit their resume for review, or simply learn about the various career paths afforded to them.

Students who will need transportation to the fair will need to sign up by 4 PM on Friday, October 4. Students can register to attend the fair for free if they sign up before midnight on Wednesday, October 6. $10 to reserve/ $5 return if they show up; Will need to sign up and pay at Career Education office.

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