This Week in Social Good | September 5, 2024

Happy Thursday, Social Good Career Community! Wishing you much success, support, and new beginnings as we’re entering this burgeoning month of September. Anyone else seeing any leaves start to change? With the shift to a new semester means new opportunities and much to discover, so here are some valuable resources that will aid you on your journeying to start off this month strong!

Exciting Opportunities Hosted by the Greene Center!

Fall Career Week is fast-approaching, and is full of exciting opportunities for interested students! During this week, from September 30th to October 4th, the Greene Center will be hosting: Employer/Student Diversity Networking Event and the Fall Career Expo (which targets the engineering, finance, tech, business, and data science industries)

Looking to get the inside scoop? Register for either of the sessions linked below, and get in touch with tips and tricks for how to prepare for these events, meet with employers, and participate to maximize your personal and professional benefit! We hope to see you there!

Navigating Fall Career Week: Prep Session
Friday, September 20th from 12:00PM-1:00PM (Register Here!) OR
Wednesday, September 25th from 4:00PM-5:00PM (Register Here!)

Career Clothing Pop-up!
Wednesday, September 25th from 1:30PM-3:00PM (Register Here!)

Fall Career Week
Employer/Student Diversity Networking Reception: Monday, September 30th from 4:30PM-6:00PM (Register Here!)
In-Person Career Expo: Tuesday, October 1st from 11:00AM-2:00PM (Register Here!)

Legal Pathways: UR Alumni Networking Event + 2024 Law and Grad School Fair
Wednesday, October 2nd from 3:00PM-4:00PM (Register Here!) AND
Wednesday, October 2nd from 4:00PM-6:00PM (Register Here!)

Presented as a two-part series, these events will help you both to connect with alumni who currently work in the Law field as well as meet with representatives from a myriad of schools and programs focused on law, engineering, healthcare, education, business, liberal arts, and so much more. With the combined knowledge from these opportunities, you can discover new ways to maximize your time at UR to prepare for a profession that aligns with your personal interests and goals. We are so excited to see all interested students in attendance!

Employer Road Trip: Trillium Health
Friday, October 4th from 11:15AM-1:45PM (Register Here!)

We are so excited to share that we are conducting an Employer Road Trip with none other than Trillium Health, a premier Community Health Center that provides extraordinary care for all including the LGBTQ+ community, ensuring equitable, judgement-free and affordable care. Get a first-hand experience of what it’s like to work at Trillium, including an exclusive tour of the facility, networking with UR alumni, and information on full-time job opportunities. This trip is limited only up to 15 students, so sign up today if it’s of interest! 

To discuss these opportunities or anything else, schedule an appointment with a Greene Center advisor through Handshake.

Have a great week, and know that right where you are is exactly where you are meant to be!

Faith Welsford | Career Advisor
Social Good Community

By Faith Welsford
Faith Welsford Career Advisor