The semester is well underway, and while the snow keeps piling up, don’t let yourself get buried—whether in work or winter weather! Now is a great time to build momentum and stay on track with your goals. We have some fantastic opportunities coming up, including employer events, networking sessions, and career exploration resources to support you. Stay motivated, stay connected, and don’t let the semester snowball out of control—we’re here to help!
Greene Center and Career Community Programs
Sign Up to attend Past to Present: Alumni Roadmap to Networking | Tues. Feb. 25th 5:30-7pm | Feldman Ballroom
Join us for an evening of connecting with alumni, with a focus on historically marginalized communities, to hear their experiences navigating the workplace and building social capital within various fields and career paths. There will be a 20-minute panel followed by small-group discussions. A dinner buffet will be provided!
Hosted by the Greene Center and OMSA with co-sponsorships from University of Rochester student organizations: Douglass Leadership House (DLH), Minority Male Leadership Association (MMLA), Black Students’ Union (BSU), Women’s Leadership Alliance (WLA), Minority Student Advisory Board (MSAB).
Alumni participants include:
Halimah Ouedraogo, Ne Taba International, Chief Executive Officer,
John Breedy, Jr., Nylife Securities LLC, Financial Services Professional
John Martinez, University of Rochester, PhD Student
Sarah Bartrum, University of Rochester, Digital Services Specialist
Aleem Griffiths, University of Rochester, Studio X Library Section Supervisor
Kevin Brown, Jr., NOHMs Technologies, Clinical Research Associate
Julia Soto, PPD, Clinical Research Associate
Jenna Raslan, McAlpin Industries, Quality Engineer
Cesar Perez, PFISTERER, Project Engineer
Sign Up to attend International Connections with Alumni Networking | Thurs. Feb. 27th 5:30-7pm | Humanities Center Conference Room D – Rush Rhees Library
The evening will feature international alumni who have studied and worked in the U.S. sharing their experiences navigating the workplace across various industries and career paths. Alumni will join us virtually, while students gather on campus for interactive and meaningful conversations.
The event will include: Alumni-led discussions about their professional journeys, a Q&A session to address students’ questions, dedicated networking time for students to engage with alumni and peers.
Co-sponsored by the International Students’ Association (ISA), Chinese Students’ Association (CSA), Korea Connection, Association for the Development of Interest in the Indian Subcontinent (ADITI), Student Organization for Caribbean Awareness (SOCA), and Japanese Students’ Association (JSA).
Sign Up to attend Navigating Your Future Career with a Disability | Tues. March 4th 6-7:30pm | Feldman Ballroom
The Greene Center’s Students with Disabilities identity community is partnering with Active Minds and Eye to Eye to host an engaging panel and networking event focused on navigating the transition from college to your first job and strategies for professional success while living with a disability (both visible and invisible, including mental and physical health). Our panelists—Rebecca Block, Nicole Cavallaro, and Lena Wiedemann—will share their personal experiences of managing disabilities in the workplace and provide valuable insights, guidance, and advice. The discussion will cover a wide range of topics, including mental health, depression, addiction, student well-being, physical disability, neurodivergence, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Program Flow: Panel and Q&A: 6-6:45pm, Networking: 6:45-7:30pm. Refreshments will be provided.
Register Today to compete in L’Oréal Brandstorm | Competition Completion by March 7th
Reinvent the future of men’s beauty through tech, products, sustainability, DEI & beyond. L’Oréal’s Groupe’s international case competition is for professionals & students ages 18-30 years old. Open to all majors & fields of study. Opportunity to work on a real business case, get coached by a L’Oréal professional, discover the beauty & tech industry, and you could even win a trip to Paris and a role at L’Oréal.
For more information visit BRANDSTORM.LOREAL.COM
Register Today for BCG Advance: Undergraduate Conference | Registration closes March 17th | Half Day Conference April 11th
BCG Advance is an inspiring, interactive, invite-only virtual conference for sophomore/second-year women currently enrolled in a college or university in the U.S. or Canada and graduating between December 2026 – July 2027. The half-day conference is designed to help women prepare to become leaders in consulting and the global business community.
Summer 2025 Internships for UR Students
The Greene Center is excited to invite you to apply for two prestigious internship programs for Summer 2025: Schwartz Community-Based Internships and Bond Family Scholars Internships. Both programs offer internship opportunities for UR undergraduate students in the Rochester, NY region.
Schwartz Community-Based Internships
This program connects students to internships with non-profit organizations such as the YMCA, Susan B. Anthony House, American Red Cross, United Way, The Strong National Museum of Play, and more working in diverse roles. Benefits of participation include:
- $5,000 stipend
- Two summer excursions
- End-of-summer celebration with the Schwartz Family
- Internship credit (with transcript notation)
- A dedicated career advisor
Applications are now open through Handshake. The deadline to apply is February 23, 2025.
Bond Family Scholars Internships
This program connects students with diverse, paid internship experiences at for-profit organizations like Paychex, Avangrid, First American Equipment Finance (FAEF), CPL, Corning Incorporated, and more. Benefits of participation include:
- $3,000 stipend (in addition to a paid internship)
- Two summer excursions
- End-of-summer celebration with the Bond Family
- A dedicated career advisor
Applications are now open through Handshake.
Both programs offer unique and valuable experiences with a variety of roles being offered. We encourage you to apply to any and all internship experiences that connect to your career interests!
Have questions? Please feel free to reach out to us at career.center@rochester.edu or call 585-275-2366.
Alumni Connected and Featured Opportunities
Apply Now for Development Intern at Garth Fagan Dance | Deadline Feb 23rd
Garth Fagan Dance is seeking a motivated Development Intern to assist with various aspects of communications and fundraising for the organization. Garth Fagan Dance is an artistic cultural institution with an internationally acclaimed dance company, firmly established dance school, and innovative educational programs designed to serve and engage community members of all ages and backgrounds.
The Development Intern will provide crucial support for the fundraising and public relations activities taking place for the benefit of the organization. A successful candidate will work with the Director of Development, and assist with various duties related to donor and public relations, secure data management, annual appeals, and special events.
Apply Now for Development Intern at Ugandan Water Project | Deadline Feb 23rd
As the Development Intern, you’ll work directly with our Development Director to grow Ugandan Water Project’s community. During your time at UWP, you will help secure resources that will provide solutions to the water crisis in Uganda. You will have many opportunities to work with other members of the team, including the Director of Community Partnerships, Events Manager, and Executive Assistant. This position consists of working in UWP’s donor database, experiencing event planning, and spending time with leaders within UWP to grow your leadership skills.
Apply Now for Leadership Development/ DEI Intern at United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes | Deadline Feb 23rd
United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes is a dynamic and collaborative work environment comprised of dedicated professionals who are driven to make our community a better place. Join our team and make an impact serving our region with your time and talent. As a Leadership Development and DEIB Intern, you will have the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in driving initiatives that shape the future of our organization. This internship is designed for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for leadership development, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Apply Now for 2025 Summer Associate Program at Five Star Bank | Deadline April 1st
Five Star Bank understands that people are at the heart of its success and as such, its full-time paid summer associate program is designed to identify and develop the next generation of financial services professionals. We are looking for students with H.E.A.R.T. who embody our core values – humble, empowered, ambitious, resilient, and transparent – to help us advance our vision of being an independent, high-performing community bank offering bold and innovative products to the markets we serve.
Apply Now for Digital Marketing Summer Internship at First American Equipment Finance | Deadline May 2025
Looking for a fast-paced, energetic and professional atmosphere that revolves around a team approach? First American is looking for exceptional, career-oriented students who have an interest in gaining B2B marketing experience in the field of commercial finance. The right candidate for the Digital Marketing Internship will have a strong work ethic, be exceptionally detailed, and will demonstrate a commitment to learning. Specific areas of responsibility include managing administrative tasks related to website updates, supporting social media content production, creating internal communications, and providing project support. First American will provide training.
Apply Now for Financial Representative Intern – College Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual
Financial Representative Interns at Northwestern Mutual of Rochester help their clients live more and worry less through our unique approach to financial planning. Our interns, who come from varying academic backgrounds and experiences, begin to build a financial planning practice while employing local and nationwide experts, exclusive financial products, and the support of a Fortune 100 company. You will have the opportunity to build your confidence, develop a professional network, and change people’s lives by helping them achieve financial freedom. Here, hard work pays off!
Apply Now Sales Support Summer Internship at First American Equipment Finance
Looking for a fast-paced, energetic and professional atmosphere that revolves around team approach? First American is looking for exceptional, career-oriented students who have an interest in gaining experience in the field of commercial finance. The right candidate for the Sales Support Internship will have a strong work ethic, discipline, enthusiasm, and a commitment to learn. Specific areas of responsibility will include office support, market research, data management and marketing campaigns. First American will provide training.
Apply Now Credit Summer Internship at First American Equipment Finance
Looking for a fast-paced, energetic and professional atmosphere that revolves around a team approach? First American is looking for exceptional, career-oriented students who have an interest in gaining analytical experience in the field of commercial finance. The right candidate for the Credit Internship will have a strong work ethic, be exceptionally detailed, and will demonstrate a commitment to learning. Specific areas of responsibility will include credit support, including preparing client files for analysis and project support as needed. First American will provide training.
All the best,
Hannah Holland| Career Advisor
Brad Rosenbaum | Advising Program Director
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