Hello Social Good Career Community!
Whether you’re just beginning your career journey or you’re ready to jump into the job market, the Greene Center’s Career Expo on February 12th is the perfect chance to connect with industry professionals and explore exciting career paths. In addition to the Expo, we’re offering several valuable events to help you prepare and succeed:
- Career Expo Prep Session – Get tips on navigating the event and making the most of your time there.
- Career Clothing Pop-Up – Pick up professional attire to help you look your best.
- Professional Success Night – A networking event designed to boost your career confidence and connections.
We hope to see you there!
Spring Career Week 2025!
Navigating Spring Career Week: Prep Session – 2/3 Register Here! , 2/10 Register Here!
Set yourself up for success by attending one of two workshops (February 3rd and 10th) to get the inside scoop on all of the exciting activities that will be happening throughout the week of February 10th – 14th.
We will host our Spring Career Expo, Professional Success Night, Career Clothing Pop-Up, and a free Headshot event. Learn how to prepare for these events, pick up tips about meeting with employers, and what your next steps should be after participating in Spring Career Week. We hope to see you there!
Career Clothing Pop-Up – 2/7 Register Here!
Spring Career Week is fast approaching, and you need something professional to wear, right? We have just what you need! The Greene Center is hosting a clothing pop-up event to help you dress for success. Stop by and browse our selection of career wear, generously provided by our network of donors. We will have suits, dress pants, dress shirts, skirts, shoes, and accessories available. Pick out an outfit for FREE! See you there 🙂
Professional Success Night with Alumni Networking – 2/11 Register Here!
Dinner, stories, and new alumni connections! Join the Greene Center for a lively evening with Dr. Jonathan Shipley to learn more about developing your professional communication and networking skills. This program is an opportunity to talk with other students and local alumni who are joining us to share their stories from the workplace – successes, missteps, and how they responded to them.
Spring Career Expo – 2/12 Register Here!
The Greene Center invites you to our 2025 Spring Career Expo! Explore entry-level and internship opportunities with companies that are looking to recruit University of Rochester undergraduate and graduate students. Employers will be on-site from industries including advertising, banking, engineering, finance, healthcare, marketing, tech, and many more!
Need assistance with updating your resume, drafting a cover letter, practicing for an interview, or networking advice? Stop in at the Greene Center for a drop-in appointment with a Peer Career Advisor. For more information, click here!
Schwartz Community-Based Internships
This program connects students to internships with non-profit organizations in the Rochester, NY region. Applications are now open through Handshake. The deadline to apply is February 23, 2025. Opportunities include:
- Open Door Mission – Case Management Intern
- Mary’s Place Refugee Outreach – Case Worker
- Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) – Education Intern
- YMCA – People & Culture Summer Intern
- Ugandan Water Project – Development Intern
- Red Cross – Disaster Cycle Services Mass Care Internship
- Girls Rock! Rochester (GR!L) – Program Assistant Internship
- Ronald McDonald House – Development Intern
- United Way – Leadership Development/ DEI Intern
- Alive & Well – Youth Engagement Intern
- SEAC (South East Area Coalition) – Community Development Intern
- Esther Project – Community Empowerment Intern
- Rochester Refugee Resettlement Services – Case Management Intern
- Empowering People’s Independence (EPI) – Camp COAST Counselor
To discuss these opportunities or more, schedule an appointment with a Greene Center advisor through Handshake.
Have a great week!
Brittney Turner
Social Good Community
