Do you have an interest in Becoming a Nonprofit Leader or Social Entrepreneur?
Are you ready to intern within a Nonprofit or Social Venture this Spring?
If yes, apply to the Shattuck Family Internship Program for
Entrepreneurship Innovation and Social Change. DEADLINE TO APPLY:
Monday, 12/3
The Shattuck Family Internship Program for Entrepreneurship
Innovation and Social Change prepares UMBC students for the rigors and
rewards of entrepreneurship and social innovation. This program places
highly-motivated students from diverse backgrounds in mentored
internships to better prepare them to launch nonprofit or social
ventures. Students get training and experience to empower them to become
the next generation of social entrepreneurs–working largely in the
not-for-profit world, developing and delivering innovative solutions to
some of our region’s most urgent social problems.
Internships last one semester (15 weeks) and students will work, on
average, 8 to 10 hours per week. Students receive a stipend of $1,500
toward their compensation. In addition to the internship, students
engage in projects and activities that further expose them to the social
entrepreneurial mindset.
Why Participate?
- Earn a competitive stipend of $1,500
- Gain valuable experience in your career field by interning 120 hours over the course of the semester (8-10 hours per week)
- Be exposed to the knowledge, skills, and mindset required to successfully launch and manage a nonprofit/social venture
- Develop a network of contacts in the nonprofit community for future references and opportunities
- Apply classroom knowledge in a realistic work environment and apply lessons learned in the workplace to academic coursework
TO APPLY:
Interested students are asked to submit a Resume and a Cover Letter answering the following questions:
Discuss your interest in social entrepreneurship/nonprofit leadership
and this intern program. What has been your entrepreneurial involvement
thus far such as coursework, seminars, etc. (if applicable)? What type
of nonprofit would you like to intern for and why?
Credentials can be submitted via UMBCworks (position 9303390). If you do not have your resume approved in UMBCworks, please e-mail your credentials to:
Christine Routzahn
Director
UMBC Career Center, UMBC
routzahn@umbc.edu, 410-455-3671
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Monday, December 3rd
Name:Sheetal George
Internship, Co-op or Research Site:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Position Title: Student Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s):Information Systems
Work Term:Summer 2018
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
Being an intern in the Department of Program Management at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services was an amazing learning experience. Not only did I have the opportunity to gain real world experience in the field of project management, but I was given several responsibilities and accomplished several tasks. As in intern in the department, I provided support in scheduling meetings and conducted meeting WebEx calls. I was also responsible for creating and organizing supplemental meeting materials such as meeting agendas for attendees. I had the opportunity to obtain certification for the agency project management system, and through the training and certificate, I was able to implement Microsoft Project and SharePoint in several tasks that I was responsible for completing. I learned how the project managers use these softwares to track their projects till its completion and was able to implement the softwares by tracking my own project schedule throughout the course of my internship. I collaborated with the department staff and a fellow intern to create a SharePoint site for the manager of the department to use for organization of staff and project documents. I was responsible for contributing to the creation and testing of the site throughout the process as well as presenting the site to the department at the end of my internship. Lastly, I was responsible for creating requirements, testing, and user manual documents for the SharePoint site throughout the development process.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
During the Fall 2017 semester I attended a panel hosted by the Career Center in which the focus was health information technology. Several companies were present at the panel and one of them was the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services(CMS). The speaker provided us with information regarding the work and mission of CMS and it greatly interested me. I visited their website later that day and came across the internship opportunity. I then emailed the recruiting team and sent them my resume and transcript to consider me for the opportunity. I received an email response a few weeks later from the recruiting manager and was invited for an interview.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
I enjoyed the opportunity to gain real world experience through participating in meetings and implementing the use of different systems such as Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Project after receiving training. Being an intern at CMS also allowed me to develop skills and enhance my personal strengths that I will carry with me throughout my career. The department staff was amazing and provided me with guidance throughout my internship, while encouraging me to step outside of my comfort zone everyday. I enjoyed being challenged to complete tasks and participate in presentations that I never thought I would have the opportunity to do and It was a great learning experience.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
One thing that really motivates me is knowing that the end result of what I am working on is going to make a positive impact in some way and so with every task that I was assigned at my internship, I tried to make sure that I was working hard to make an impact. Whether it was through assisting my fellow intern with completing tasks or assisting the project managers with organizing their project schedule, my internship at CMS has allowed me to make an impact through my work in various ways. The SharePoint site I contributed to creating also still continues to be used today and helps the management staff in organization of their documents.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
My advice to another student who is seeking an internship would be to apply to an internship that not only coincides with your future goals and prepares you for your future career, but also one that interests and motivates you. I would also say to to take advantage of every opportunity available at different on campus information sessions and career events that interest you because you never know what doors can open for you.
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I have a confession to make: up until a few weeks ago, I didn’t have a Linkedin account. To some that may sound insane, to others completely normal. I’d been receiving the occasional Linkedin email from friends syncing their contacts for years. I think some part of me wanted to resist the urge to join just to spite them. Show them that annoyance wasn’t going to wear me down. Then, I start applying for corporate internships. I saw friends accepting offers after talking to recruiters on Linkedin. I caved. I made an account and was immediately able to find friends who’d interned at the place I wanted to intern, reach out to them, and talk about their experiences. I will admit, Linkedin is incredibly useful. Even if they need to tone it down on their email campaigns. So whether you’re just joining or want to revamp your profile, here's a quick and easy guide to setting up and making the most out of your Linkedin account.
The Basics:
Make your account using a professional email you check regularly. Notification emails can be annoying, but they let you know when important things are happening.
Upload a professional profile picture. Get a friend to take one with your phone camera if you have to, although the Career Center often has Linkedin head shot stations at our Career Fairs.
Write a brief but keyword-filled description of your career goals.
Keep your list of positions and companies up to date.
Fill out your skills and projects section with some examples of your work and skills you feel confident in showcasing.
Going Farther:
Begin making connections. Maybe you’re a member of a professional organization or club on campus. Add the members to your network. Make friends in classes and add them. On the job, add your coworkers and supervisor (if appropriate).
Endorse other people's skills (to get endorsements yourself). Much like the age-old follow-for-follow Instagram profiles, to get endorsements, you must give endorsements.
Join groups that are relevant to you. My first suggestion: the UMBC student-alumni group!
Check out the Linkedin student job portal. Not only can you filter jobs by qualifications, fields, and locations, but they also have handbooks in the form of free downloadable PDFs to walk you through the job search and interview process.
Want to go further? Look at Linkedin’s guide for students and check out our Career Guide (page 50) for more LinkedIn information.
Martha Laughman
Director, Workforce Channel Development & Veterans Programs
UMBC Training Centers
Name:Zack Herd
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: UPS
Position Title: Business Analyst
Major(s)/Minor(s):Business Technology Administration
Work Term:Summer 2018 and Fall 2018
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
Each morning when I arrive to my cubicle I check my email inbox and my calendar to see what I may have missed after leaving the office the day prior and what I should anticipate for the day ahead of me. I have been working on a project that features the expansion of UPS into new markets overseas so I typically have conference calls with international stakeholders the first half of my day to accommodate varying time differences. After I have participated in the calls for the day, I typically begin to work on follow up action items and deliverable that often require Skype meetings with some of my peers in our Georgia and New Jersey offices. I have presented roughly every two weeks while in my current role of a business analyst. Typically these presentations are PowerPoint's that feature some Excel spreadsheets that display the numerical analysis showing opportunities for the company.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I attended the career fair in Fall of 2017 and happened to walk past UPS and noticed a large line and I was curious what positions UPS were recruiting for. I stopped and talked a few minutes and became interested. A few weeks later I received an email directing me to complete an application, and within another few weeks I completed two phone interviews and one in person interview with my now manager and my team lead. Within 48 hours of the in person interview I received a formal offer to begin in May. And I felt extremely encouraged as the time from when I completed and application to when I received an offer was only about 6 weeks and the position was not set to begin for roughly 7 months. I felt excited that they wasted no time in letting me know they wanted to bring me aboard.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
I honestly enjoy the opportunity to make a real world contribution since the very first day I arrived. I am treated as a normal employee, I am never tasked with anything that feels as busy work instead I work on projects like any new hire would. There are always opportunities to cross train in other departments and further my education through external and internal programs that are company funded.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I definitely feel like I have made an impact in my short time at UPS so far. I have been lucky enough to see and hear my analysis utilized in meetings with senior management. I have seen an entire project from start to finish at this point and I felt so accomplished that I was apart of something that will be released in the near future. I also had the opportunity to use some of my educational background and previous work history and pitch an idea to the marketing department which was well received and now being conceptualized for beta testing.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
I would tell everyone to take full advantage of everything the company has to offer. I have the opportunity to not only apply what I have learned in the classroom to real life situations but I have been able to pinpoint areas of opportunity for me to excel as a professional. UPS not only has an access to a ton of webinars that they cover the expense for but also external learning sites that teach you new skills in your downtime. Their interest in investing in my personal and professional development makes me consider them as a potential long term employer.
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]]>According to career specialists, 70-80 percent of jobs are never posted online. This means most jobs are filled through word of mouth or other private communication, otherwise known as a professional network. I don’t know about you, but whenever I’m faced with someone 10-15 years older than me wearing a power suit, I freeze. Everything interesting I’ve ever said or thought flies out of my head. It isn’t optimal. I’ve had to find resources to teach and prepare me for those awkward handshakes and first meetings. It is important to develop your own professional network while you’re in school so that you have contacts to reach out to when you begin looking for an internship and full-time job.
When to Network:
“Networking” sometimes sounds like a special skill that everyone seems to know except you. Actually, networking is pretty basic. It can happen with friends, family, or strangers, at a career event, in the classroom, on the job, or anywhere you run into someone with an interesting career path, similar career interests, or skills you find interesting. Just be approachable, open, and willing to talk about your education, background, and career goals, and you’ll be networking in no time!
How to Network:
Again, networking isn’t a special skill you unlock after you obtain a secret adult card. It's just talking and connecting to people in your field. That being said, there are a few things you can do to prepare for the dreaded question: “So what do you want to do?” First, create a 30-second commercial. We have a guide here on on website. Next, remember that networking is a conversation. Have a few interesting questions to ask the other person about their work or career path. Finally, be yourself. People want to work with people who are friendly and competent at what they do. Show that you know what you’re talking about and how to work in a team, and you’ll be good to go!
Where to Network:
Like I said before, networking can be done anywhere. But, there are a few spaces dedicated to making professional connections. Online, you can join Linkedin. We have a student-alumni group you can participate in, and adding your classmates as professional contacts can’t hurt either. Once a semester, the Career Center hosts a huge Career Fair. Check out our tips on navigating that here. Finally, we have events happening at least once a week, where you can interview alums, meet with company recruiters, or visit corporate offices. Check out our calendar for the comprehensive list! ]]>