Hello Emerging Technologies Career Community! A lot is happening during this time of the year. Whether its mid-terms, planning Spring break, or searching for Summer internships – please remember to get some rest and relaxation. After you have done that, make sure to check out this week’s blog as we have some exciting events and opportunities listed!
Upcoming Events
Navigating Your Future Career with a Disability | Tuesday, March 4, 2025 6:00pm – 7:30pm EST | Location: Frederick Douglass, 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 and Nicole Cavallaro — 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.
Career Clothing Pop-up! | Wednesday, March 5, 2025 12:30pm – 2:30pm EST |Location: Rettner Hall Atrium (1st floor)
The Greene Center is excited to host a clothing pop-up event to help you dress for success! Come and explore our collection of career attire, generously donated by our network of supporters. We will have suits, dress pants, dress shirts, skirts, shoes, and accessories available. Choose an outfit for FREE! We look forward to seeing you there 🙂
If you require disability-related accommodations, please contact the Greene Center at career.center@rochester.edu as soon as possible, ideally at least 3-5 business days in advance of the event.
Early Identification Program at Humana | Expires March 7, 2025 | Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Humana’s Early Identification program (or Early ID) has been developed for current first-year college students from diverse communities and underrepresented groups who are entering into their second year in Fall 2025 and interested in exploring career pathways with Humana. This 2-day on-site, immersive, development program from July 21 to July 23 will be hosted at our headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky.
Click here to learn more about this event!
2025 GeoTech Forum | Location: Washington D.C. on April 10th and 11th, 2025 | Deadline: March 4, 2025
Apply today for the 2025 Geopolitics of Technology Forum, a national technology policy conference co-hosted by the GeoTech Initiative; the Yale Schmidt Program on AI, Emerging Technologies, and National Power; and the National Security Institute at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School!
The conference is a two-day event, held on April 10-11th in Washington D.C., and will feature frontier speakers from both policy and technology backgrounds.
Past speakers have included Doug Beck (Director of Defense Innovation Unit), Ylli Bajraktari (President of the Special Competitive Studies Project), and Dr. Seth Center (State Department’s Special Envoy on Critical & Emerging Technologies). Registered attendees will also be able to attend a Career Fair, startup mentorship sessions, tech policy workshops and site visits, and more. All selected attendees will be provided two nights of free housing. Apply by March 4 with the link, tinyurl.com/gtforum2025
Internships and Job Opportunities
Engineering Intern at Ingredients Plus | Expires May 21, 2025 | Location: Lakeville, New York
Ingredients Plus is looking to immediately fill a paid internship position at our production facility located in Lakeville, NY! This is a great opportunity to gain firsthand insight and knowledge into the world of supply chain operations and learn from leaders in the business.
Summer 2025 Sales Intern at Paychex, Inc. | Expires March 9, 2025 | Location Rochester, NY (Hybrid)
Work with experienced sales leaders in:
- Collaborating with our elite sales team to present prospective clients with solutions that make their lives easier and their businesses more successful
- Presenting products and services of Paychex to final decision makers and end users within the prospect universe.
- Prospecting for new clients and new referral sources utilizing the telephone, direct mail, seminars, current client visits, or other local marketing programs directed by Sales management.
- Assisting the Sales Leaders with Networking Events and Trade Shows
- Research industry leaders, competitive data, and marketing strategies
- Assist in the management and reporting of client relationship management
Intern, Corporate Security Analyst at Constellation Brands Inc. | Expires March 11, 2025 | Location: Rochester, NY
A Security Analyst Intern needs to possess strong analytical skills. They need the capacity to work with large amounts of information, extract relevant and draw logical conclusions. Possess a critical skill of being able to collaborate across departments, work well with vendors and security department customers. Work independently as needed and may require occasional travel in the region.
Process Engineer at STEM Diverse Talent Solutions | Expires: August 29, 2025 | Locations: Upstate Way, Charlotte, North Carolina · Rochester, New York
STEM DTS is a 3rd party full-cycle recruiting firm who represents some of the leading companies in medical device, pharmaceuticals, biotech, consumer products and automotive. We are currently working with a client in upstate New York who is in need of a Process Engineer.
Our client is looking for a degreed engineer, preferably in Chemical Engineering, with 0-3 years’ experience to help with their blending and compounding processes. This individual will work with R&D, Sales, and Marketing to help introduce new products into manufacturing. This individual will also help with scale up activities. Additional duties include:
- Executes engineering processes ensuring that quality products are delivered on-time at competitive cost
- Liaises with other stakeholders in order to provide professional support and advice
- Strives for improvements and efficiencies in Engineering area Monitors KPIs for engineering processes
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of technical development and trends in the field of expertise
In addition to the BS degree, candidates should have relevant experience in a manufacturing environment from co-ops or internships.
Our client offers a competitive salary, benefits a great company culture and opportunity to grow and learn in the position.
Be sure to visit the Greene Center on the 4th floor of Dewey Hall!
Thank you!
Be sure to visit the Greene Center on the 4th floor of Dewey Hall!
Thank you!
Cordelia Smith, Career Advisor
Emerging Tech Community
