List of Virtual Events for the Week of May 4, 2020

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 during the week of May 4, 2020.

Date	Event	Time	Description
DEADLINE: Monday, May 18, 2020	Bright Futures Initiative: ‘Unpaid Internship’ Scholarship Fund	5:00 pm	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: Unpaid on-campus or off-campus internship with a non-profit organization or government agency Offered during the summer and completed by the start of fall semester Supervised by a professional in the field Questions? Visit go.umd.edu/BrightFutures If not addressed on the above website, contact: Maddy McCaslin at  mmccasl1@umd.edu
April 20, 2020 - August 15, 2020	Resume Basics Module		This Resume Basics module provides tips for crafting an effective resume in regard to both content and formatting. Through text, videos, graphics, and activities, students will learn how to tailor their resume so that they are competitive for positions of interest. This module is self-paced and non-credit-bearing. Students are encouraged to make updates to their resume as they go through the module.  ENROLL NOW This is a great resource for learning more about the basics of crafting an effective resume. After completion, students are welcome to schedule a resume review with the University Career Center.  Questions? Email UCC-BSOS@umd.ed
Wednesday, May 6, 2020	Bring Your Brain to Work: Using Cognitive Science to get a job, do it well, and advance your career (WEBINAR)	1:00 pm	Whether you're looking to advance your career or to help others to maximize their career potential, there is great value in learning more about cognitive science that can be applied to the career cycle of getting a job, excelling at it, and moving on. In this webinar, cognitive scientist Art Markman will discuss key aspects of motivation, social behavior, and cognition that affect career success, and will illustrate each topic with stories drawn from real-life experiences. Art will explore: -The psychology behind career happiness and the role of values in making a career contribution -Elements that increase productivity and the ability to learn on the job -Cognitive science underlying workplace communication and leadership -Factors that help people to decide whether to change careers, to leave a firm, or to seek a promotion within an organization REGISTER NOW
	Professional Development Series for Neurodiverse Students/Students with Disabilities Week 4	4:30 pm- 6:00 pm	Week 4. Disclosure and Accommodations For neurodiverse students and students with other disabilities, the recent disruption in school and work may have particular salience.  Let's come together and figure out the best way to manage career preparation and planning.  This is Week 2 of a 4-part series. Please see the upcoming modules scheduled for April 27 and May  This program is run through elms and Zoom.  IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY REGISTERED PREVIOUSLY PLEASE CONTACT NFROSTY2@UMD.EDU TO DO SO. Join Zoom Meeting: https://umd.zoom.us/j/2049447578 Meeting ID: 204 944 7578 One tap mobile  +13126266799,,2049447578# US (Chicago) +19294362866,,2049447578# US (New York) Find your local number: https://umd.zoom.us/u/at4w1EG88 Contact Nancy Forsythe at nforsyt2@umd.edu
	National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Virtual Information Session	5:00 pm - 6:00 pm	NGA is seeking applications for their summer 2021 internship program. If you are graduating August 2021 or after, check out this webinar! Unlike many companies, NGA will take students very early in their college career for internships (as early as the summer after their freshman year) and each subsequent summer if the opportunity is of interest to the student. NGA is providing internship opportunities to students from a range of majors, including  - Environmental Studies - Global Studies - Linguistics - Anthropology - Political Science - Economics - Geography - GIS - related disciplines.  The list above is just an example of majors NGA interns have had in the past. If you do not have any of the majors above, don't fret! There are opportunities at NGA for all majors. RSVP NOW  Direct link to the summer 2021 internship posting: https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/20200119 For additional information about this event,  contact Michael Maiden, mmaiden@umd.edu, at the University Career Center.