Career Center Newsletter 10/11/2023

Career Center Opportunites and Events

Half Block Registeration


Half Block Registration is open from October 2nd at 8:30 a.m. to December 4th at 5 p.m. Students can participate in the Wall Street Prep in-person session or an online Kaplan test prep session for a very low cost! This is a wonderful opportunity to explore your interests and gain professional knowledge and skills. Registration is through SUMMIT.
More details can be viewed here

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Colorado College Activism Insitute

Program Dates: May 28 – July 14, 2024
This .25-credit mentored internship program is an opportunity for students to engage in activist and/or advocacy work that aims to confront escalating surveillance and criminalization of BIPOC (Black, indigenous and people of color) communities by collaborating directly with community-based organizations in the U.S. Southwest (Denver, Albuquerque, and El Paso, Austin, and San Marcos, Texas).

The program is open to all current first-years, sophomores, and juniors at Colorado Colleges, all schools in the Associated Colleges of the Midwest, and other select colleges. Application and interview are required. This program requires full-time work commitment. For more information email the Program Director, Dr. Eric Popkin, at
epopkin@coloradocollege.edu or visit their page

Student Research and Internship Symposium

Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023; 3-5:30 p.m.
Location: Cornerstone Arts Center, Room Main Space 1

The Student Research and Internship Symposium celebrates SCoRe (Summer Collaborative Research) and Internship participants in a culminating event to share their summer experiences. It brings the CC community together for a series of short presentations, poster sessions, and discussions across a variety of academic disciplines. 

Women in Business & Technology Virtual Fair

Date: Thursday, October 19, 2023; 9-1 p.m.
The easy, effective way for Women in Business & Technology to meet Employers. Register now externally

Upcoming Events

Finance Symposium

Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2023; 4-6 p.m.
Location:
 McHugh Commons in JLK Apartments
Learn about finance by connecting with alumni and recruiters! This event will allow students to better understand the hiring process for finance opportunities, how they can develop necessary skills for finance opportunities, and how to effectively develop and utilize a network. Professional business dress is expected.  
Register on Handshake

El Pomar Fellowship Virtual Information Session 

Date: Friday, October 13, 2023; 12-1 p.m.
Join us to learn more about El Pomar Foundation’s Fellowship program during our Virtual Information Session! During this session, you will hear from current Fellows about their personal experiences during their 2-year paid Fellowship and learn about what you might expect working at El Pomar Foundation. 
If this sounds like an experience for you, follow the link to register!   

Building for Impact

Date: Monday, October 16, 2023; 1-2 p.m.
Location: Career Center Carriage House
Join Pablo Navarro ’08 to learn about how to design your career in ways that allow you to have a strong positive impact on the world while building wealth. It will draw on his experience in the for-profit and non-profit sectors. Register on Handshake

CIA Information Session

Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2023; 1-2 p.m.
Location: Career Center Carriage House
Meet with a recruiter from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to learn about the CIA and available opportunities. Register on Handshake

Liberal Arts Students in Tech with Omer Baror

Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023; 3-4 p.m.
Location: Career Center Carriage House

Hear from 2006 alumnus Omer Baror about his career path and industry insights on how liberal arts students can work in Tech. Register on Handshake

Study Break & Lawn Games with Alumni


Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2023; 6-8 p.m.
Location: Washburn Field

Who said networking couldn’t be all fun and games? Mark your calendar for October 17 to take a study break and join us for low-key networking while enjoying croquet and other lawn games with CC alumni on Washburn Field! Mocktails, a hot chocolate bar, and sweet desserts provided! Students of all class years are invited to register!

Don’t forget: Visit Us During Drop-ins Monday-Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m.

Visit our drop-in hours Monday-Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m. 
The Career Center can connect your academia to your professional goals. Don’t forget that you can schedule an in-person or virtual appointment through Handshake to discuss major exploration, review your application materials, or practice mock interviewing. 
The Career Center is happy to support you: 

Student Success Stories


Have you secured an internship or job this summer, been accepted into a post-graduate program, or been rewarded for an academic or research achievement? The Career Center would love to celebrate you and your achievements! Fill out the Student Success Story form in our bio to be featured next on our Instagram! 
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