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Career Development and Experiential Learning

Career Development and Experiential Learning. The Shriver Center. Collaborating to equip students with the skills and resources necessary to translate their academic interests into graduate and professional study, entry into the workforce, and community service and leadership.

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Career Development and Experiential Learning

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  1. Career Development and Experiential Learning TheShriverCenter

  2. Collaborating to equip students with the skills and resources necessary to translate their academic interests into graduate and professional study, entry into the workforce, and community service and leadership. UMBC students are prepared to make a difference. TheShriverCenter

  3. TheShriverCenterInternship  Co-op  Research  Service-Learning • Focuses on applied learning by helping students identify, secure and successfully complete internships, co-ops, research opportunities and service-learning placements. • Falls under the academic affairs umbrella to connect classroom activities with experiential learning.

  4. Service-Learning Opportunities • Connect with community and address pressing social needs • Award-winning program • Varied service sites • All majors • Opportunities for credit • Stipends available • Paid leadership positions for leading weekly service TheShriverCenterhttp://shrivercenter.umbc.edu

  5. K-12 & Education Based Outreach • LET’S GO Boys & Girls STEM after-school program • Arbutus Middle School • The Choice Program’s College Night Mentoring Program • Maryland Academy of Technology & Health Sciences (MATHS) Adults & Animals • The Learning Bank’s Adult Literacy Program • Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS) • Best Buddies Health-based Resources • St. Agnes Hospital • Health Leads Language, Literacy, & Culture • The English Language Institute’s Conversation Partners Program • Education Based Latino Outreach (EBLO) • Refugee Youth Project Alternative School Breaks TheShriverCenterhttp://shrivercenter.umbc.edu

  6. Elements ofService-Learning • Put scholarship into action • Build partnerships between campus & community • Serve 3-5 hours/week for 30 hours over the semester • Participate in reflection activities • Opportunities to connect service with learning TheShriverCenterhttp://shrivercenter.umbc.edu

  7. Internships • Learning experience at professional placement • Full-time or part-time • Paid or unpaid • At least 120 hours a semester • All majors TheShriverCenterhttp://shrivercenter.umbc.edu

  8. Cooperative Education (Co-op) • Full-time, always paid • Alternate semesters between work and school • Non-competitive job placement upon graduation • Mostly for science & technology majors TheShriverCenterhttp://shrivercenter.umbc.edu

  9. Research • May be conducted on- or off-campus • Student- or faculty-originated • Many opportunities for summer research at other campuses • Often paid with travel and housing provided • February 1 deadlines • Abundant opportunities to present on campus (URCAD, SURF, etc.) TheShriverCenterhttp://shrivercenter.umbc.edu

  10. Pre-Requisites for Internships, Co-ops & Research • Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA (note: Many organizations require a 3.0) • Completion of one semester at UMBC or 30 transfer credits • Approved Resume • Additional requirements for international students depending on visa TheShriverCenterhttp://shrivercenter.umbc.edu

  11. PracticumThe Shriver Center works with departments to coordinate academic credit • Accompanies ALL placements • Zero-credit transcript notation • Links work to upper-level credits • Receive guidance and support from qualified coordinators Practicum Elements • Learning Objectives • Mid-Placement Review • Seminars / Reflections • Evaluations • Reflection Questions TheShriverCenterhttp://shrivercenter.umbc.edu

  12. Where is the Shriver Center? Ground Floor of the Public Policy Building Email: shrivercenter@umbc.edu Telephone: 410.455.2493 TheShriverCenterhttp://shrivercenter.umbc.edu

  13. Career Services Center • Provides career advising to help students find their passion and explore career and graduate school options; CSC aims to empower students to make informed and effective career decisions. • Teaches students how to map out individualized job search strategies. • Connects students with employers through various networking events and by providing on-campus, part-time and full-time employment opportunities. • Falls under the Student Affairs umbrella http://careers.umbc.edu

  14. Reality: 60% of Entering Freshmen have “I Have To Declare A Major?” http://careers.umbc.edu

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  16. Career Counseling • One-on-one student appointments • Career exploration and decision making • Career skills • Jobs (on-campus, part-time, full-time) • Graduate school application process http://careers.umbc.edu

  17. Career Assessment Focus2 Career Assessment • Self guided, online career and education planning • Helps students • Select the right major at college • Map out career plans, present and future • Make informed career decisions http://careers.umbc.edu

  18. Career Resources Career Insider powered by Vault • Online Career Library with: • Free career and industry books • Exclusive insider information on more than 3000 companies • Career advice articles and message boards Career Path • UMBC website devoted to helping students find path from major, including what classes to take, to what career options are possible • Includes alumni success stories and sample resumes • http://www.umbc.edu/careerpath Major Sheets • What can I do with my degree? http://careers.umbc.edu

  19. CAREER SERVICES CENTER Math/Psych 212 410-455-2216 careers@umbc.edu careers.umbc.edu www.facebook.com/UMBCcareers Walk-ins: Monday-Friday, 2:00pm-4:00pm

  20. Resumes, Cover Letters, Personal Statements • Jobs, Internships, Co-ops, Research (over a thousand listings) • On-Campus Interviews • Career/Recruitment Events • Professional Network • Applied Learning Placement Tracking • Resume Data Base

  21. WHO RECRUITS AT UMBC?

  22. Skills Development • Resume, Cover letter, personal statement development and critique • Mock interviews • Workshops and Seminars: • Dining Etiquette, • Dependable Strengths • Intern 101 • Salary Negotiation • Reflection • Walk-ins hours available Mon.- Fri. (Career Services)

  23. Networking Opportunities • Annual Job Fairs • Fall Career Fair • Campus Jobs Fair • Summer Job and Internship Fair • Spring Career Fair • Career Week • Diversity Recruitment Event • Corporate Visibility Days • Evening with Industry • Lunch and Learn • On the Road • Pro-Net (database of alumni mentors)

  24. In Closing… • The handout in your parent information packet includes a career timeline and list of upcoming events • Visit our websites: • http://careers.umbc.edu • http://shrivercenter.umbc.edu We are here to help your student SUCCEED!

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