BSOS: Study Abroad Fair

September 4, 2024 | 2-5 p.m.(drop-in) | Read more 

Location: Grand Ballroom, Stamp Student Union

Visit the Fair to explore hundreds of international programs for every student’s academic, financial and personal needs. Discover why Terps study abroad at twice the national average and learn how you can start your journey today. Browse 300+ programs in 60+ countries to see what might fit your career, academic and personal goals! Speak with study abroad alumni to hear from the experiences of students just like you! Learn about scholarship opportunities to help fund your time abroad!

Explore international internship opportunities and increase your employability after graduation!

Wilson Center - Fall Internship Applications Open

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National Latino Advocacy Summit for Political Science Students

Event Overview:

The National Latino Advocacy Summit aims to empower the Latino community and enhance advocacy skills among Latinos to support their families and communities effectively. Our objective is to celebrate important achievements in various Latino communities across America by addressing gaps in representation, knowledge, and access to key opportunities and to amplify Commerce and whole-of-government resources on business, workforce development, entrepreneurship, data and innovation, and climate resilience work.

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Time: 10 AM to 4 PM
Location: Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, D.C., 20230

Highlights of the Summit:

• Keynote Speeches: Prominent Latino leaders and policymakers will share their insights and experiences.
  
• Focused Sessions: Engage in discussions on workforce development, financial literacy, small business support, and more.
  
• Direct Engagement: Opportunities to connect directly with government agencies to explore grants and resources available for the Latino community and more.
  

The goal of the summit is to:

• Seat at the Table & Center of the Conversation — Provide our Latino communities in urban, rural, and suburban areas with the opportunity to engage face-to-face with program leaders from across the federal government to share their community's most pressing concerns and needs. 
• Celebrate, Empower, & Include – The Latino Advocacy Summit aims to educate, connect, and celebrate opportunities for Latino communities nationwide. Together, Hispanic Access and Commerce bureaus, alongside federal agencies, will showcase various programs, resources, technical assistance, training, and more tailored for our communities.
• Foster Impactful Partnerships – Provide tangible opportunities for Latino organizations to actively engage in important Administration initiatives in their communities, including policy implementation and program efforts that are top priorities for their communities, the Commerce Department, and across the federal government.

Confirm your attendance as soon as possible as spaces are limited. For more details and to register, please Register Here

Coffee Chat with Chair Antoine Banks - May 9th!!!

 

Career Chat with International Affairs Professionals

April 24, 2024  |  11:00 - 12:30 pm | In-person, Tydings Hall, Feller Center Suite, 2118 | Register
 

Drop by for a quick career chat and learn more about international affairs careers from UMD alums. Alumni include:

• Line Officer, U.S. Department of State
• Development and Communication Associate, Capital Area Immigrants' Rights Coalition
• International Affairs Specialist, U.S. Dept. of Justice
• International Development Consultant, Work Bank Group
• Foreign Affairs Officer, U.S. Dept. of State

Explore Federal Career Options: Upcoming Sessions

 

USAJobs invites BSOS students to attend one of their upcoming virtual information sessions and workshops. Read more and register. 

Navigating USAJOBS (Finding and Applying for Federal Jobs)

April 2, 2024 | 2-3:30pm 
This overview covers key aspects of USAJOBS, the main online portal for Federal employment. The session includes how to create and manage a USAJOBS account/profile, tips on searching for Federal jobs, reviewing job announcements, applying for jobs, and how to follow up.

Writing Your Resume for Federal Jobs

April 9, 2024 | 2-3:30pm 
This session reviews unique aspects of writing a résumé that is specifically customized to apply for Federal jobs. Learn what information is required for a résumé that will make you more effective in the Federal hiring process. You will learn what to include, things to avoid, and what makes a résumé for Federal employment different from those used for private sector and other employment.

Interviewing for Federal Jobs

April 11, 2024 | 2-3:30pm 
Participants will be equipped to prepare for and engage in successful interviews for Federal jobs. We will cover actions you should take prior to, on the day of, and after your interview. Also, you will learn about the kinds of interviewing methods used by Federal agencies, the types of questions that may be asked during the interview, and how best to respond.

Pathways Programs for Students and Recent Graduates

April 18, 2024 | 2-3:30pm 
Participants will learn about the three Pathways Programs, i.e., the Internship Program, Recent Graduates Program, and Presidential Management Fellows Program. You will know eligibility requirements for each Program, i.e., what is the same and what distinguishes the Programs from one another. You will learn how you can find and apply for positions under each of the Pathways Programs.

The Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning has additional resources and individual appointments available for BSOS undergraduate majors. Read more.

Women@State Panel and hear from Senior Female Leaders at the U.S. Department of State

 

	Join us for the first of this year’s series of Women@State panel discussions featuring four senior foreign service leaders at the U.S. Department of State!   Meet our panelists:  Vernelle Trim FitzPatrick has been with the U.S. Department of State for almost 25 years. She has worked mostly on developing countries in Latin America, Europe, and Africa. She was most recently the Director of the Office of Assistance to Africa in the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.  Jeanne Juliao joined the Department in 2002 and has had tours in Venezuela, Colombia, and Milan. She is currently the Ombuds but some of her previous Civil Service positions include serving as the Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Global Talent Management, Director of the Grievance Staff, Senior Advisor to the Deputy Assistant Secretary in HR, and the Department’s coordinator on policy, training, and litigation of Fair Labor Standards Act issues.   Yuri Kim is a career diplomat and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasian Affairs where she works on key foreign policy and national security challenges across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Her previous overseas assignments include Turkey, Iraq, the Republic of Korea, Japan, and China.  Learn more about their career progressions and about how to begin and maintain job longevity at the U.S. Department of State on March 21 from 5:00-6:00 pm ET. Register below! Register Here
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U.S. Department of State Visit

Visit the U.S. Department of State, Tuesday, March 26!

Travel with a small group of students to the U.S. Department of State to hear about career paths at DoS as well as learn from subject-matter experts on the fundamental aspects of the DoS. Other topics relating to pressing current policy issues will also be discussed. The event will conclude with a guided tour of the National Museum of American Diplomacy. Deadline to register: March 1, 2024, 12 pm. Notes: Participants must be available for a two-hour visit. The schedule will be confirmed soon, but it will be a two-hour window, excluding travel, between 8:15 am - 3 pm on March 26, 2024. Transportation will be provided from campus.  Space is limited, so the no show policy will be enforced - cancellations must be done BEFORE March 20 or you may be charged a fee. We expect all students who complete this registration form to participate.

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BSOS majors are strongly encouraged to attend. Open to all UMD undergraduate majors.

Questions? Contact LaToya Harden, Industry Outreach Specialist, Feller Center/UCC at lharden1@umd.edu.

Hosted by the Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences and the School of Public Policy.

Psychology Career Exploration Night

 

Psychology Career Exploration Night 

March 5, 2024 | 6 - 8 p.m. (drop in) | Stamp, Colony Ballroom  | Read more & Register

Connect with UMD alumni and organizations to learn about career path options related to psychology at the UMD Psychology Career Exploration Night. This event offers the opportunity for you to chat individually, or in small groups, with professionals who have successfully established themselves in the field of psychology.