This Week in Social Good | September 21, 2023

Hello, Social Good Career Community! We are looking forward to seeing you at the Greene Center Fall Career Week starting this Friday, 9/22! Check out the details below to register!

Reminder – Fall Career Week!

Friday, 9/22 12:00PM-1:00PM | Career Clothing Closet Open House | Lattimore Hall, Room 124

Register Here! 

Do you wish you had something professional to wear for Fall Career Week events? Check out the Greene Center’s Clothing Closet at our Career Week Open House and browse our extensive inventory of professional apparel! It won’t cost you anything and you can keep the clothes!!

The Career Clothing Closet allows students to dress for success by selecting donated career and professional wear that includes suiting, dress shirts, dress pants, skirts, dresses, shoes, ties, jewelry, and other accessories. Appointments to try on apparel and find the perfect outfit may be made via Handshake or at the Open House.

We hope to see you at our Fall Career Week Clothing Closet Open House!!

Tuesday, 9/23 4:00PM-5:30PM | 2023 Employer/Student Diversity Reception | Frederick Douglass, Feldman Ballroom

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Keep the conversations going after the career expos by attending the Greene Center’s annual diversity networking night! At this event, you’ll be able to informally engage with employers and alumni from finance, business, tech, and engineering companies such as Unither Pharmaceuticals, ESL Federal Credit Union, FDIC, MMB&Co. and more!

This event will also feature a keynote address from the Office of Equity and Inclusion about diversity in the workplace, leadership, career trajectory, and identity. Recommended attire is business casual. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. All class years welcome!

Many thanks to our sponsor, Unither Pharmaceuticals!

Wednesday, 9/27 6:00PM-7:30PM | 2023 Greater Rochester Area Law School Night | Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons

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Join us for our Greater Rochester Area Law School Night!

No registration is necessary and the event is FREE for students and alumni!

Questions? Call the Career Center at 585-275-2366 or e-mail Jennifer Hall at jennifer.hall@rochester.edu

For those coming from off-campus, parking will be available for your free of charge. You will need to stop at the Visitor’s Information Booth when entering campus and they will instruct you where to park for the event.

Friday, 9/29 1:00PM-4:00PM | 2023 Virtual Fall Career Expo | Handshake

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The Greene Center will host our 2023 Virtual Fall Career Expo on the Handshake platform. Explore entry-level and internship opportunities within a variety of industries that are seeking to recruit University of Rochester undergraduate and graduate students, including engineering and tech, data science and analytics, finance and business operations, non-profits, marketing, and more.

Need assistance with updating your resume, drafting a cover letter, practicing for an interview, or networking? Stop in for a drop-in appointment with a Peer Career Advisor. For more information, click here!

If you require disability-related accommodations, please click here for more information or contact the Greene Center (career.center@rochester.edu) as soon as possible, ideally at least 3-5 business days in advance of the event. Thank you.

Alumni Connected and Featured Opportunities

Grant Writer – United National Association of Rochester (UNAR)

The United Nations Association of Rochester (UNAR) is always looking for passionate college interns to help us promote UN initiatives and make a difference in the community and the world. Because this is an unpaid internship, students are encouraged to consult with your faculty advisor to determine if this opportunity is eligible for academic credit.

Interested applicants should apply on www.unar.org or email internship.program@unar.org

Virtual Internship Program for Fall 2023 – Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association

The APAPA Internship Program is a professional development internship program, providing professional skills and experiences to help advance our future generation of leaders in government, industry, and community affairs. This program is unique because it provides interns opportunities to put into practice skills that are valuable and transferable in multiple industry sectors.

Apply by submitting your resume to internships@apapa.org by September 24th, 2023 @ 11:59 PM. Early applications will receive an earlier interview and preferred admittance. In the subject line of your email, please write: Intern Applicant – “Your Name”. Please attach your resume.

National Football League (NFL) Rotational Program

The NFL’s highly selective and competitive Rotational Program provides recent college graduates with an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to the organization’s success through a series of challenging project work assignments, League events, and networking opportunities across various departments.

Application deadline: all applications must be submitted by Wednesday, September 27 at 11:59pm EST.

Only fully completed applications will be considered, that includes an updated resume.

Consideration will be given to currently enrolled undergraduate students in their senior year (including students completing their 5th consecutive year), graduating between Winter 2023 and Spring 2024 with an overall GPA of 3.0 or above.

Apply today! 

Have a great week!

Jennifer Hall | Career Advisor
Social Good Community

By Brittney Turner
Brittney Turner Employer Engagement Program Director