The Department of Government and Politics Advising will be sharing a list of virtual events on a weekly basis. These events will include career fairs, workshops, webinars, information sessions, and panels. Students can review this resource and see which virtual events will be taking place in the upcoming week. This document outlines events that will take place in May 2020.
Date
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Event
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Time
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Description
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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
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10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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The Career Expo for people with disABILITIES, wounded warriors and U.S. veterans
To pre-register, go to http://www.eop.com/expo
Meet with Fortune 500 companies and government agencies looking to recruit new talent.
SPONSORED BY:
FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR JOB SEEKERS, EMPLOYERS AND STAFF, WE HAVE MOVED THIS EVENT TO MAY 13, 2020 AND WILL BE A VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR.
For additional information about this event:
Contact Michael Maiden at mmaiden@umd.edu
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Friday, May 15, 2020
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10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Who is invited?
Candidates seeking full-time jobs, internships, fellowships, and postdoctoral opportunities
Flexible Time Frame
Each organization chooses their own chat times during the event
More Information
For a full list of attending organizations and to register, please click on this link
For additional information about this event:
Contact Michael Maiden at mmaiden@umd.edu
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Monday, May 18, 2020
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5:00 pm
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The Bright Futures Initiative awards students with need-based scholarships ranging from $100-$1,000 to help offset expenses incurred during unpaid internships with non-profit organizations and government agencies.
Access to the Application: go.umd.edu/BrightFutures
Eligible Candidates:
All registered University of Maryland, College Park undergraduate students returning to campus for the fall 2020 semester, who have an internship for summer 2020, are eligible to apply. Graduating seniors (May 2020 & August 2020) are not eligible. Preference will be given to juniors and seniors graduating in December 2020 and to those who have not previously received an award. In order for a student's internship to qualify for funding support, it must satisfy the following criteria:
Questions?
Visit go.umd.edu/BrightFutures
If not addressed on the above website, contact:
Maddy McCaslin at mmccasl1@umd.edu
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4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Discover the benefits of Peace Corps service from returned Volunteers. Hear stories about the challenging, rewarding, and inspirational moments from returned Peace Corps Volunteers. Ask questions about service through a mix and mingle after the event. Note: We will be holding this event on a virtual platform instead of in-person. Please register to ensure that you receive access to join the event.
For additional information about this event:
Contact Michael Gall at mgall@peacecorps.gov
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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
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1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Want to write an awesome Federal resume?
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM), in partnership with the Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC), will present a FREE online workshop for current students or recent graduates. Participants will gain tips to make their resume standout and have the opportunity to ask presenters questions about their resumes. Space is limited and registration is required: fapac.org/event-3820487.
Contact Katherine Toth at careerfairs@fapac.org with questions or requests for accommodations.
For additional information about this event:
Contact Katherine Toth at careerfairs@fapac.org
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Monday, May 25, 2020
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Make your application stand out from the rest. Attend this workshop to learn how to browse Volunteer openings, find the right program, and strengthen your application. You will have an opportunity to ask questions about service, learn steps you can take to improve your chances, and gain valuable tips to guide you through the application process.
For additional information about this event:
Contact Brynn DeNee at peacecorpsumd@umd.edu
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