Monday, October 10, 2011

CDC Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE:

* ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS (RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES)
* WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT PROGRAM (WRP) FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES - REGISTER NOW!
* TEACH FOR AMERICA WEEK (6 EVENTS)
* MIDDLE EAST/CENTRAL ASIA CAREER NIGHT
* THE WASHINGTON CENTER INFORMATION SESSION
* ARTWORKS: MAKING RETAIL WORK FOR YOU - FASHION ENTREPRENEURSHIP
* SUPER BOWL MERCHANDISER INFORMATION SESSIONS (10 SESSIONS)

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ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS (RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES): 

10/12/2011: ALTRIA SALES & DISTRIBUTION, Territory Sales Manager, Sales Internship, Schedule ID 264
10/19/11: BROOKSOURCE AND TECHNICAL YOUTH, Corporate Recruiter, Sales Executive, Schedule ID 249
10/21/2011: CORPORATE EXECUTIVE BOARD, Business Development Associate, Schedule ID 247
10/25/2011: FARMERS INSURANCE, Agency Manager, Schedule ID 266
10/26/11: USPIRG, Fellowship Program, Campus Organizer, Schedule ID 271

Submit your resume and learn more about these and other positions through myIUcareers.

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WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT PROGRAM (WRP) FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES - REGISTER NOW!

The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) is Co-Sponsored by the Office of Disability Employment Policy, U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Applicants for the program must:

* Have a disability AND
* Be a U.S. citizen AND
* Be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education on a substantially full-time basis (unless the severity of the disability precludes the student from taking a substantially full-time load) to seek a degree OR
* Be enrolled in such an institution as a degree-seeking student taking less than a substantially full-time load in the enrollment period immediately prior to graduation OR
* Have graduated from such an institution within the past year

Candidates are required to complete their applications in the WRP website prior to the date of their interview.

To register, visit https://wrp.gov/StudentRegisterInstructionPre.do. The registration deadline is Monday, October 10. More information can be found on myIUcareers: Job ID 13127.

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TEACH FOR AMERICA WEEK: INFORMATION SESSION
Monday, October 10, 5-7 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

This information session will provide attendees with a logistical overview of the program and its mission. In addition, the moderator and panelists will discuss the impact corps members and alumni have for students in low-income communities as educators, advocates, and community leaders. Refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, please contact Lindsey Pittas, Indiana Recruitment Director at lindsey.pittas@teachforamerica.org or visit our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/IUTeachForAmerica).

Teach For America is a national corps of outstanding recent college graduates and professionals from all academic backgrounds who commit to teaching in a low-income community for two years. This year, 9,300 corps members are teaching in 43 regions across the country, while more than 30,000 Teach For America alumni continue working from inside and outside the field of education for the fundamental changes necessary to ensure educational excellence and equity.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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TEACH FOR AMERICA WEEK: KELLEY STUDENT INFORMATION SESSION
Tuesday, October 11, 5:30 p.m.
BU 301

Teach For America is an unparalleled opportunity to assume a unique management role-leading a classroom of students, setting ambitious goals, and inspiring your students to meet those goals. Top-ranked employers and business schools have partnered with Teach For America because they value corps members' experience and unique leadership skills, and Business Week even ranks Teach For America as the 7th Best Place to Start a Career. Find out more by attending this information session and hearing from alumni who have been successful in the classroom and in the business field. Refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, please contact Lindsey Pittas, Indiana Recruitment Director at lindsey.pittas@teachforamerica.org or visit our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/IUTeachForAmerica).

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TEACH FOR AMERICA WEEK: TFA APPLICATION WORKSHOP
Wednesday, October 12, 6:30-8 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Teach for America representatives will present about Teach for America's selection model, give an overview of the application process, and offer tips for how to stand out as an applicant. If you have any questions, please contact Lindsey Pittas, Indiana Recruitment Director at lindsey.pittas@teachforamerica.org or visit our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/IUTeachForAmerica).

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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TEACH FOR AMERICA WEEK: CORPS MEMBER AND ALUMNI OFFICE HOURS
Thursday, October 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Sign up to speak one-on-one with a Teach For America corps member or alumni. They will be able to answer any questions you have regarding the program and can share their own experiences working in and out of the classroom. Limited space available - please sign up early!

Sign up for a time slot through your myIUcareers account under the "On Campus Interviews" tab or visit the following link: https://www.myinterfase.com/indiana-careerdev/schedule_view.aspx?token=P%2f%2f3NxNEXnZf1kvQpyy2Zg%3d%3d.

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TEACH FOR AMERICA WEEK: GREEK LEADERS INFORMATION SESSION
Thursday, October 13, 7-8 p.m.
Fine Arts Auditorium, FA015

This information session will be open to all members of the Greek community on campus. Come learn more about the Teach for America program and how the leadership skills developed through participating in your chapter translate into being a transformative teacher in the classroom. Refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, please contact Lindsey Pittas, Indiana Recruitment Director at lindsey.pittas@teachforamerica.org or visit our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/IUTeachForAmerica).

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TEACH FOR AMERICA WEEK: SCREENING OF WAITING FOR SUPERMAN
Thursday, October 13, 8-10 p.m.
Fine Arts Auditorium, FA015

Come watch Academy Award winning filmmaker Davis Guggenheim's documentary, Waiting For Superman (www.waitingforsuperman.com). Deemed "Powerful. Compelling. A Revolution." by Time Magazine, the film follows five families fighting to get their children the educational opportunities they deserve. Admittance is free and refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, please contact Lindsey Pittas, Indiana Recruitment Director at lindsey.pittas@teachforamerica.org
or visit our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/IUTeachForAmerica).

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MIDDLE EAST/CENTRAL ASIA CAREER NIGHT
Tuesday, October 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Oak Room, Indiana Memorial Union

Please join IU students, faculty, and career professionals with interests in Middle East/Central Asia at the Middle East/Central Asia Career Night for an evening of discussion and networking. Guest speakers will participate in a panel discussion focusing on their career paths, opportunities within their organization, and advice for students who wish to work in the region. Light refreshments and the opportunity to network with the panelists will follow.

Panelists include:

* Michael Bevers, Middle East Consultant
* Mohammed Al-Azdee, Middle East Journalist
* Naoko Ozaki, Bridges Language Coordinator, Center for the Study of Global Change
* Isaac Scarborough, MA candidate, Central Eurasian Studies
* Sarah Lange, Assistant Director, Turkmenistan Youth and Civic Values Foundation

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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THE WASHINGTON CENTER INFORMATION SESSION
Tuesday, October 18, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Career Development Center: 625 N. Jordan Ave.

A representative from The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars in Washington, DC will be on campus Thursday, October 20.The Washington Center is the largest independent, nonprofit academic internship program in the country. It brings together exceptional and dedicated college students and civic, governmental and business leaders, hundreds of colleges and universities, scores of public and private host organizations (or internship sites), and more than 50,000 alumni. Founded 35 years ago, TWC is a unique educational center based on a fully integrated mix of professional experience, academic coursework and real-life challenges.

The Washington Center offers two types of programs:

Internships: Semester or summer-long integrated academic and work experiences in government, corporations and nonprofit organizations. Each internship is tailored to provide meaningful work experiences that will enhance students' resumes and help launch their careers. Most internships are in Washington, D.C., but there are also opportunities abroad in London, England and Sydney, Australia. Additionally, students take academic courses and attend special programming during their time at The Washington Center.

Academic Seminars: These intensive learning experiences focused on specific topics, such as National Security, the Presidency and the Middle East Peace Process. Past seminars have included visits to such locations as Capitol Hill, CNN, the Newseum, embassies and many others. Seminar events have featured such respected speakers as Ted Koppel, Discovery Channel; Andrea Mitchell, NBC News; Governor Howard Dean, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee; and others.

The information session will be an opportunity to get in depth information about the programs available as well as a Q&A opportunity for students to have direct access to a Washington Center Representative.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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ARTWORKS: MAKING RETAIL WORK FOR YOU - FASHION ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Wednesday, October 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Maple Room, Indiana Memorial Union

Ever wonder what it would be like to own a clothing store? Ever wonder what it would be like to work with national, name brand distributors? Join us for a conversation with some of Bloomington's leading apparel business owners. We'll discuss the pros and cons of owning a small business, the challenges and rewards of working with name brand companies, and anything else you want to know about the owners of some of Bloomington's best clothing and accessory stores.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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SUPER BOWL MERCHANDISER INFORMATION SESSION (10 SESSIONS)
Wednesday, October 19, 1-6 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

How would you like to go to the Super Bowl this year? It may be easier than you think.

Join Total Venue Control by selling souvenir merchandise at the Super Bowl at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012, and you can be part of the biggest day in professional football. You will be part of a large team of people selling all of the licensed merchandise at the actual venue. On October 19, Total Venue Control will hold 30-minute information sessions the Career Development Center to discuss the details of what will happen during the day-of operations.

To participate, you will need to do the following:

1) Contact Jeremy Harmon at jeharmon@indiana.edu to obtain documents that will need to be filled prior to the information sessions on October 19.
2) RSVP to attend one of the information session on October 19. If you are not registered, you will not be admitted to a session.
3) Bring your IU student ID to the session on October 19.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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For more information on these and other events, visit www.iucareers.com and sign in to your myIUcareers account.

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BENEFITS OF myIUcareers:

Participate in on-campus interviews for internship and full-time employment/Access online postings for part-time, internship, fellowship, and full-time positions/View the IU Career Development Center and Arts and Sciences Career Services calendar of interviews and events and RSVP for workshops and employer information sessions/ Obtain contact information for employers actively partnered with the Career Development Center and Arts and Sciences Career Services

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Career Development Center and Arts & Sciences Career Services, on the corner of 10th and Jordan, (812) 855-5234, www.iucareers.com or www.indiana.edu/~career

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