Happy Money Smart Week!
Please join us this week to get some great financial literacy knowledge!
Almost all of our events have $25 raffle entries for attendees!
]]>I don’t know if you’ve heard the news, but April is the annual Career Center Career Month! It’s so big and exciting we even have a website dedicated to all things Career Month. Check it out here. But what exactly does Career Month mean? How are these events any different than the usual Career Center workshops? Well, I am so glad you asked…
One of the big differences is just how many events we are hosting. During Career Month, we will have at least one event almost every single day! Events are split into three categories: Networking, Career Exploration, and Professional skill building. We’ll have student-alumni networking events, bus trips to companies’ offices, and workshops for specific majors and interests. Want to know the NSA’s process for issuing security clearances? We have that. Want to transition your internship into a full-time offer? Stop by on April 22nd to find out. Curious about how to develop and maintain your personal brand? We can do that too. Check out our full calendar of events here! There's something for everybody.
Two major events that you should consider stopping by are our Arts with a Purpose event and our Clothing Closet event. Arts with a Purpose is on Thursday, April 11th. Stop by the top floor of the library and listen to talks by employers about how they’ve built successful careers in the arts. Be sure to stay till the end for a networking session! The Clothing Closet event is happening this week at the Harbor MPR! Come pick up your free professional outfit Wednesday or Thursday of this week!
Another big difference about Career Month is the prizes! We’re raffling a prize every day. To enter, all you have to do is take a selfie at a Career Month event, post it on your Instagram, and tag it with #UMBCCareerMonth. More information can be found here.
Each year, up to two new $1,000 scholarships may be awarded. Scholarship recipients are eligible for additional awards for up to four consecutive years, which may include post-graduate studies in engineering. Scholarship recipients also are given priority consideration for WSSC’s paid summer internship positions while enrolled in school. The scholarships and internship opportunities total a potential value of more than $10,000 over four years.
New this year, instead of a cover letter, applicants are asked to submit an introductory video telling a little about themselves and why tap water is better than bottled water.
To qualify for the 2019 scholarship program, applicants must also:
Name:Rachael Sanchez
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: UMBC Event Center
Position Title:Marketing Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s):Business Technology Administration/Media and Communication Studies
Work Term: Spring 2019
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
My internship encompasses a lot of different aspects of Marketing, PR, and event promotion. I have weekly office hours where I come in and am assigned a task to do either individually or with my supervisor. I've worked on media lists (finding contacts for event media coverage) as well as editing photos for social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. My main responsibilities are during events, such as Men's basketball games and concerts. I'm often running around taking pictures or coordinating games and activities during basketball games. It's a fast-paced job, but I love it!
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I heard of the position through a past professor, who has emailed it out to the Media and Communication studies list proc. I then looked up the position through UMBCworks and applied. I also contacted Marie, my supervisor and the Marketing Manager, directly to discuss more details about what the internship would entail.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
I love getting a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run a successful, large-scale event and getting to know the people that make it happen. Concerts are definitely a favorite, as I get to be right in all the action of what goes on in the production side of things and get the opportunity to assist with things like press photos and social media.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I believe I've made an impact through my internship by showing students that if you put yourself out there, you're able to not only learn a lot but gain valuable experience that will only help you grow both personally and professionally. I want to show others that it's possible to make time to do an internship and balance it with other things, like part-time jobs and academics.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
I really enjoyed the opportunity to gain valuable experience through my internship that not only provided me with fun times but also a chance to discover more about other career fields that I am interested in pursuing and learning more about.
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Want to be the next Intern of the Week? Make sure to fill out this form and stay tuned. New interns are announced every Friday!
]]>On March 11, UMBC’s Financial Literacy and Education Committee was recognized in Annapolis by the General Assembly and the non-profit groups CASH Campaign of MD, the Maryland Council of Economic Development and the Maryland Department of Education as the recipient of the 2019 Financial Education and Capability Award – Community Champion Award. The award highlights the dedication and success of organizations that deliver financial education including budgeting, savings, investment, credit, debt, financial decision-making and understanding values and habits about money. The recognition included a $1,000 cash award.
More on the 2019 Financial Education and Capability Awards -https://youtu.be/tgvKYEvTSkU. (Video Credit: MD State Department of Education).
The UMBC Financial Literacy and Education Committee (FLEC) is comprised of campus partners (both internal and external) committed to the goal of providing our students timely and relevant resources to be as well-prepared to manage their budgets, bank accounts, assets and debts, as they are to master their academic pursuits. FLEC plans and coordinates the delivery of UMBC’s FinancialSmarts program which include the FinancialSmarts CashCourse (a 7-module online course), myBudget Coach (one on one budget coaching), Volunteer Income Tax Preparation (free tax preparation), Credit Café (one on one credit counseling), the Financial Education Playlist (3-5 minute interactive financial education modules) and the annual Financial Literacy Enthusiast Contest and Award. In addition to these programs, each year, hundreds of first-year students engage in personal financial management topics through UMBC’s Introduction to an Honors University (IHU) seminar.
This year, FLEC launches its inaugural signature event, Money Smart Week @UMBC (April 1-6). Among other goals, Money Smart Week aims to build student awareness of the importance of financial literacy in overall personal wellness and success. Money Smart Week activities include Ca$h Cart, Credit Cafe, A Comedic Guide to Money, Home Buying Seminar, Rich Grad-Poor Grad, Alternative Funding Sources for Student Orgs, and much more! For more information on Money Smart Week, see attached flyer or visit financialsmarts.umbc.edu.
Congratulations to the following UMBC Financial Literacy and Education Committee members and campus partners for their commitment to ensuring UMBC students are “not just educated, financially smart!.”
Committee Members:
Whitney Ames, Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation
Evan Avila, Undergraduate Student, Economics and Political Science, ‘20
Cheryl Benitez, University Health Services
Heather Brown, Student Business Services
Kate Drabinski, Gender and Women’s Studies
Isabel Garrido, Graduate School
Jane Hickey, Financial Aid and Scholarships
Sasha Hudson, Financial Services
Colleen Lindbeck, Financial Aid and Scholarships
Yvette Mozie-Ross (Co-Chair), Enrollment Management
Jill Randles, Academic Engagement and Transition Programs
Hannah Sadollah, Undergraduate Student, Biology and Psychology, ‘19
Trisha Wells (Co-Chair), Professional Studies
Campus Partners:
CashCourse
Guidewell/CCCSMD
Higher One
PNC
TIAA
SECU
]]>Please join us April 1st-6th for Money Smart Week!
Check out the schedule below for the amazing events happening during the week!
There will also be raffle opportunities throughout the week to win $25 of campus cash!
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