ECON Undergraduates Blog

ECON Undergraduates Blog


LinkedIn Profile Review: BSOS Majors

Posted: 03 Aug 2021 10:00 AM PDT

Do you have a LinkedIn profile, but are unsure of what to do with it? Have you been putting off creating a LinkedIn profile?
 
Submit your LinkedIn url and we will reply with tips for creating a strong profile, growing your network, and ways to get noticed for future opportunities! The Feller Center's Career Planning team in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences will be reviewing LinkedIn profiles electronically for current undergraduate students until August 31, 2021. 

Looking for LinkedIn profile tips? Check out the Feller Center's LinkedIn Tips page that highlights ways to develop your personal brand in this digital age and includes additional links to LinkedIn Learning self-paced courses.

Questions? Contact the Feller Center Career Planning office at bsoscareers@umd.edu

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) 2021 Leadership Conference

Posted: 02 Aug 2021 02:44 PM PDT

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
You're Invited to CHCI's All Virtual Leadership Conference & 44th Annual Awards Gala


Registration is now open for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) 2021 Leadership Conference and 44th Annual Awards Gala on September 20-23 - the largest gathering of Latino leaders during Hispanic Heritage Month.

This year's theme is Presente: Latinos Leading the Way. Attendees will have the opportunity to virtually network with peers from across the country and hear from an engaging lineup of national leaders, elected officials, policymakers, and influencers recognized for their vision, expertise, and influence across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Past speakers have included national leaders such as President Joe Biden, President Barack Obama, Secretary Hillary Clinton, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Join us also at the all virtual 44th Annual Awards Gala on September 23 to recognize the outstanding achievements of exemplary Latino trailblazers, celebrate our community's resilience in the face of the global pandemic, highlight Hispanic Caucus Members in Congress, and showcase the emerging leaders in CHCI's renowned leadership programs.

Your no-cost registration gives you access to all sessions, plenaries, professional and leadership development opportunities, and the Awards Gala. Stay tuned for details.

Register today and reserve your virtual front row seat to participate in thought-provoking, solution-oriented conversations surrounding issues affecting the Latino community. Please share and forward this invitation to your network!

This year's agenda topics will touch upon a wide range of today's most critical issues for the Latino community, including:
  • Environmental justice
  • Racial and social equity
  • Latina leadership
  • Latino economic advancement
  • Healthcare after COVID-19
  • Education
  • Latino voices in media and entertainment
  • Immigration
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Paid International Affairs Internship with American Federation of Teachers (Best for Senior or Dual Degree Candidate

Posted: 02 Aug 2021 02:41 PM PDT

The American Federation of Teachers is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do. The AFT believes that a culturally diverse workforce advances our mission and we strongly encourage applications from under-represented communities of workers.

Internship Duties and Responsibilities

Interns in the International Affairs Department receive hands-on experience with wide-range activities in which we are engaged such as planning study missions and international workshops, global comparative research, civic education curriculum development and mobilizing AFT's members for campaigns.

Specifically, the intern will:
  • Conduct research and write briefing papers.
  • Draft human rights protest letters on violation of the rights of teachers, labor leaders and students.
  • Attend and report on foreign policy forums and congressional hearings. .
  • Prepare briefing materials and assist with international travel arrangements for AFT delegations traveling abroad.
  • Assist in developing civic education and teaching materials.
  • Prepare departmental displays for conventions and conferences.
  • Coordinate programs for international visitors.
  • Assist in arranging international real-time video conferencing, maintaining the International Affairs Website, creating trainer contact database and distributing information about AFT international activities.
  • Participate in staff meetings and mobilizations.
Qualifications

Candidates should have:
  • professional experience and academic studies in relevant areas of education and international development;
  • written and oral communication skills and practice in social networking applications;
  • demonstrated independent research and analytical competencies;
  • advance technology capacities;
  • Willingness to assume administrative tasks.
Candidate must be available to work 25-35 hours a week. A one-year commitment is preferred; other terms are negotiable. Compensation and benefits are based on academic standing.

Application instructions

Please forward a cover letter and writing sample and resume.

To apply please send an email to: iad@aft.org
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